Position: Teacher - Orchestra Director (5 - 12)
Department: Music
Shift Type: Full-time
Reports to: Building Principal
General Description:
Provide diverse opportunities for students which develop aesthetic sensitivity, nurture self-esteem, increase career awareness and encourage active and discriminating participation in music.
Essential Functions:
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Ensure safety of students
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Promote good public relations by personnel appearance, attitude and conversation
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Interact with superintendent and/or board of education, supervisors and present information as requested
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Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
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Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g. student records,
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Attend meetings and in-services as required
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Serve as a role model for students
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Devise, implement and engage in fund-raising activities
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Respond to routine questions and requests in a timely, appropriate manner
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Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal or designee
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Assist with events related to organization, e.g. pep assemblies, bonfires, raffles,
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Attend and supervise events in which activity participates
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Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
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Plan and coordinate special activities and events
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Coordinate activities with other groups, events and/or fund-raising projects
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited college or university
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Appropriate State of Ohio teaching certifications/license
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Alternative to the above qualifications as superintendent and/or board of education may find appropriate
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
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Interact with public in official capacity when required
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Interact with superintendent and/or board of education and present information as requested
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Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings
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Supervise student teachers
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Respond to routine questions and requests in a timely, appropriate manner
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Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal or designee
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Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships
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Assist in the determination of appropriate curriculum, materials, supplies, and texts in cooperation with the curriculum director, principal and/or guidance counselor
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Serve on committees, and co-curricular activities as agreed upon
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Attend professional growth seminars, workshops, etc. to keep current on relevant issues
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Instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values
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Counsel, advise, encourage, and motivate students
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Serve on curriculum committees when requested
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Interact with other departments and school personnel when necessary
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Delegate work when appropriate and supervise same
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Discipline students when necessary
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Refer attendance, health, and psychological emotional problems to principal and/or guidance counselor
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Ability to work effectively with others
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Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
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Effective, active listening skills
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Organizational and problem solving skills
Additional Working Conditions:
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Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue
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Occasional interaction with unruly students
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Occasion requirement to sit, stand, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, balance, climb,
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Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 20 lbs. pounds
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Occasional evening/weekend/summer work
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Occasional travel, e.g., attending concerts
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Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions, i.e., being prepared to work on all scheduled school days, except calamity days
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Occasion repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, writing
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Frequent requirement to walk, stoop, kneel, read and hear
All duties and behavior will be conducted morally and ethically. Acts that are deemed as lewd, sexual or inappropriate will be viewed as unacceptable and may be considered as grounds for administrative action, dismissal, or termination of contract.
This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, appointing authority.
