Music - Head Orchestra Director - Junior High

Role and Purpose:

• Provide instruction to students in order to develop the skills and ability to excel in chosen area of music. Contribute to music program as a whole and to the individual growth of students involved in music.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree
• Valid Texas teaching certificate or eligible for alternative certification

Experience:

• Successful experience as music teacher or participation in an applicable music program

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Management

• Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student musicians in the program assigned.
• Manage and assist music activities, contests and rehearsals to promote individual growth in musical skills.
• Work with other members of staff to plan and implement instructional goals and objectives to ensure overall educational development of student musicians.
• Assist in establishing performance criteria for ensemble and individual competition and evaluate student's musical abilities initially and on a regular basis.
• Significant knowledge of teaching techniques and procedures.
• Ability to instruct and supervise students at either or both the secondary and elementary level.

School/Organization Climate

• Take all prudent and necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Keep informed of and ensure compliance with all UIL rules and regulations.
• Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Assist in working with appropriate campus administration to schedule and coordinate events.

School/Organizational Improvement

• Assist in developing and maintaining an evaluation of the music program and make changes based on assessment.

Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management

• Assist in selection of appropriate equipment and instructional materials.
• Compile, maintain and file all reports, records, entry forms and other required documents.
• Assist in maintaining a current inventory of all fixed assets applicable to the program.
• Assist in overseeing the process of cleaning, repairing and storing all applicable equipment.

Student Management

• Properly supervise students during all applicable events.
• Establish and consistently enforce student discipline during performances, rehearsals, contests and while on trips off school property in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and the student handbook.
• Encourage and promote, by instruction and positive example, proper conduct in all phases in contest and performance participation.

School/Community Relations

• Establish and maintain open and productive communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, administrators and teachers.

Professional Growth and Development

• Actively engage in life-long learning.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Miscellaneous

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Districtwide and area wide travel for various performances and contests.
• Frequent prolonged and irregular hours.
• Possible outdoor exposure to sun and heat (most applicable to high school band positions).

Note: In order to minimize current campus disruption, current teachers and classroom assistants may only apply to job postings if the position is a promotion. A promotion is defined by an increase in salary grade or incremental stipend. This does not apply if the transfer window is open.

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