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:

Ensure safety of students
Promote good public relations by personnel appearance, attitude and conversation
Interact with superintendent and/or board of education, supervisors and present information as requested
Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g. student records,
Attend meetings and in-services as required
Serve as a role model for students
Devise, implement and engage in fund-raising activities
Respond to routine questions and requests in a timely, appropriate manner
Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal or designee
Assist with events related to organization, e.g. pep assemblies, bonfires, raffles,
Attend and supervise events in which activity participates
Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
Plan and coordinate special activities and events
Coordinate activities with other groups, events and/or fund-raising projects

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited college or university
Appropriate State of Ohio teaching certifications/license
Alternative to the above qualifications as superintendent and/or board of education may find appropriate

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Interact with public in official capacity when required
Interact with superintendent and/or board of education and present information as requested
Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings
Supervise student teachers
Respond to routine questions and requests in a timely, appropriate manner
Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal or designee
Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships
Assist in the determination of appropriate curriculum, materials, supplies, and texts in cooperation with the curriculum director, principal and/or guidance counselor
Serve on committees, and co-curricular activities as agreed upon
Attend professional growth seminars, workshops, etc. to keep current on relevant issues
Instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values
Counsel, advise, encourage, and motivate students
Serve on curriculum committees when requested
Interact with other departments and school personnel when necessary
Delegate work when appropriate and supervise same
Discipline students when necessary
Refer attendance, health, and psychological emotional problems to principal and/or guidance counselor

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to work effectively with others
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
Effective, active listening skills
Organizational and problem solving skills

Additional Working Conditions:

Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue
Occasional interaction with unruly students
Occasion requirement to sit, stand, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, balance, climb,
Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 20 lbs. pounds
Occasional evening/weekend/summer work
Occasional travel, e.g., attending concerts
Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions, i.e., being prepared to work on all scheduled school days, except calamity days
Occasion repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, writing
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.

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Teacher - Orchestra Director (5 - 12)