Part-Time Orchestra Teacher (Grades: 5-8) - (RTP20260622-057)

Assist with direction of all school band performances

• Assist with establishing performance requirements
• Enforce academic requirements
• Verify each student’s eligibility to participate in band
• Provide opportunities for band participation in curricular and extracurricular events, including concerts, football games, pep rallies, parades, TMEA, and UIL activities
• Arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town events

Comply with regulations

• Comply with federal and state laws
• State and Local Board of Education policy
• UIL rules governing band participation

Evaluate program effectiveness

• Assist with evaluative findings (including student achievement data)
• To determine program effectiveness
• To ensure that program renewal is continuous and responds to student needs

Plan and use instructional strategies

• Aid in the development of appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment
• Reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned
• Show written evidence of preparation as required

Develop and implement plans for improvement

• Aid in the development and implementation of plans for improvement and growth of band program
• Show written evidence of preparation as required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or required training for subject and level assigned
• Direct and manage the overall program of instrumental music for the school(s) assigned
• Advanced typing skills of 60 wpm
• Provide students the opportunity to participate in extracurricular band activities and ensure compliance with all state, University Interscholastic League (UIL), and District requirements
• Plan activities to achieve district, region, and state recognition
• Direct and supervise all school band performances, including marching band, concert band, jazz band, soloists, and small ensembles