Fine Arts Teacher - Middle School Assistant Orchestra Director - General Interest

Assist the head orchestra director

Assist the head orchestra director in the direction and management of the orchestra program for the assigned school.

Provide students with an opportunity to participate in curricular and extracurricular orchestra activities in accordance with all District, University Interscholastic League (UIL), and Texas Education Agency (TEA) requirements.

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Music or Music Education from an accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Extensive content knowledge
• Operational knowledge of all aspects of an orchestra program
• Effective leadership skills
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Knowledge of state and UIL policies pertaining to orchestra
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Ability to interpret data
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of relevant technology
• Strong collaborative skills

Programming

• Aid in the development of an annual calendar of student performance opportunities and events with at least three major concerts and all required region and state competitions and evaluations.
• Maintain eligibility records of students as they pertain to UIL and extracurricular activities.
• Prepare students for participation in Frisco ISD Solo and Ensemble and UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Evaluations.
• Prepare students for participation and actively participate in the Texas Music Education Association (TMEA) All-Region orchestra audition process.
• Provide opportunities for student participation in extracurricular events.
• Assist the head orchestra director with the arrangement of transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town events.

Budget Management

• Assist the head orchestra director in the coordination of fundraising activities and management of proceeds.
• Affiliate with the head orchestra director in maintaining current inventory of all fixed assets within the department.

Communication

• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers as needed.
• Employ excellent interpersonal skills and promote collaborative teaming by working with campus and District colleagues to develop a positive school climate.

Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Keep informed of and comply with state, District, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents pertaining to professional development as required by Frisco ISD and the Texas State Board for Educator Certification.
• Attend and actively participate in required District Professional Learning Communities.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Maintain current knowledge of innovative and effective curriculum practices related to content area.
• Actively participate in official state organizations (TMEA and UIL).
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
• Moving and setting up equipment related to the content area.
• Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment and supplies.
• Some districtwide and statewide travel.
• Some prolonged and/or irregular hours.