What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher 2022-2023 / Secondary Head Orchestra Director, SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL (Anticipated Vacancy) position at Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District?
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from a recognized, accredited college or university.
- Valid teaching certificate appropriate for secondary music.
- Demonstrates skills in teaching string pedagogy and orchestra.
- Demonstrates skills in leading, motivating, and cooperating with students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
- Strong communication skills.
- Knowledge of T.M.E.A. and U.I.L. rules and procedures.
- For Head Director applicants, demonstrates ability to grow and maintain a large, successful orchestra program in a public school setting.
- For Head Director applicants, minimum of three years of experience as a secondary public school director preferred.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Probationary/Term Contract: 187 days
SALARY:
Pay Grade T60 (Teacher Classification) as approved by the Board of Trustees
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Additional stipend as approved
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Recruit and retain students in the orchestra program.
- Teach appropriate instrument pedagogy and ensemble skills for student success when performing, including at UIL evaluations.
- Prepare individual students for success at individual auditions and competitions, including UIL and TMEA competitions.
- Collaborate with building Fine Arts staff and vertical staff.
- Maintain emotional control under stress.
- Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Work frequent prolonged and irregular hours.
- Collaborate in preparation of Non-Varsity and Varsity Ensembles for successful performances and competitions.
- Head Directors will be expected to mentor and train assistant director(s) when appropriate.
- Head Directors will be expected to manage the budget, fundraising, private lesson program, library, inventory, and instrumentation of program (where applicable).
- Head Directors will be expected to work with the booster club to implement approved goals (when applicable).
- Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment
2. Posture: Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing
3. Motion: Frequent walking
4. Lifting: Regular moderate lifting and carrying (15–44 pounds); may lift and move musical instruments
5. Environment: Regular exposure to noise
6. Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent travel and frequent travel by school bus.
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Applications will be reviewed.
Not all applicants will be interviewed.
Hiring Managers may choose to email you regarding this application. Please monitor your email regularly for any communication.
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