Teacher, Orchestra

Teacher Head Orchestra Middle School Produces outstanding performing groups; develops individual musicianship with all students; promotes an appreciation for the best in all areas of music; and teaches the value of individual and team effort in reaching a common goal.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

Directs middle school orchestral ensembles. Organizes and plans performances of the middle school orchestras for the campus and other events. Organizes, plans and executes, in cooperation with high school orchestra director, summer string rehearsals and/or summer string classes. In cooperation with the head high school orchestra director and in alignment with the overall orchestra program, sets goals for the middle school program and recommends instructional practices to provide for their continuous improvement. Prepares and participates in all UIL contests and functions. Enforces academic requirements for performances and verifies each student's eligibility to participate. Arranges transportation, lodging, and meals as needed for events and ensures adequate supervision of students. Prepares students and participates in all TMEA and district sponsored events. Assists students and the region TMEA officials in the preparation for the implementation of All-Region, Area, and All-State auditions and orchestra clinics. Assists the TMEA region officials by judging at All-Region high school and middle school orchestra auditions. Assists in the preparation and implementation of district-wide musical events such as Pre-UIL, Solo and Ensemble Contest, instrument fairs, and middle school orchestra concerts. Assists with the recruitment of orchestra directors. Supports and actively encourages student involvement in the music program. Oversees the care, protection and maintenance of school property, string instruments, equipment, and uniforms. Maintains an accurate inventory and check-out record of school-owned instruments equipment, and uniforms. Attends and participates in region and state meetings of professional organizations (i.e. TMEA). Organizes, plans, and performs concert events with all orchestras and smaller instrumental groups for the school and community. Maintains quality management and discipline in the organization and in the classroom. Assists with other string directors to improve orchestra programs in the school district. Assists with after school elementary string programs. Establishes and maintains open communication and professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community members. Coordinates fundraising activities and manages funds as directed by the campus principal. Assists and cooperates with the Director for Fine Arts in the preparation and implementation of new and existing programs. Performs other duties as assigned. Supervisory responsibilities include assisting with interviews, recommendations for hire and training of employees/volunteers; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications include:

Bachelor's degree required. Texas music teaching certificate. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, administration, staff, parents, and the general public. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and carry (15-44 pounds); may lift and move equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to travel to multiple campuses, as assigned and is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Employee may also be required to occasionally travel out-of-district for school functions and/or activities.