Teacher, Orchestra (2026-2027 School Year)

About the role

Produces outstanding performing groups; develops individual musicianship with all students; promotes an appreciation for the best in all areas of music; and teaches the value of individual and team effort in reaching a common goal.

Responsibilities

• Directs middle school orchestral ensembles.
• Organizes and plans performances of the middle school orchestras for the campus and other events.
• Organizes, plans and executes, in cooperation with high school orchestra director, summer string rehearsals and/or summer string classes.
• Sets goals for the middle school program and recommends instructional practices to provide for their continuous improvement.
• Prepares and participates in all UIL contests and functions.
• Enforces academic requirements for performances and verifies each student's eligibility to participate.
• Arranges transportation, lodging, and meals as needed for events and ensures adequate supervision of students.
• Prepares students and participates in all TMEA and district sponsored events.
• Judges at All-Region, Area, and All-State auditions and orchestra clinics.
• Prepares and implements district-wide musical events such as Pre-UIL, Solo and Ensemble Contest, instrument fairs, and middle school orchestra concerts.
• Recruits orchestra directors.
• Supports and encourages student involvement in the music program.
• Maintains an accurate inventory and check-out record of school-owned instruments, equipment, and uniforms.
• Attends and participates in region and state meetings of professional organizations (i.e. TMEA).
• Organizes, plans, and performs concert events with all orchestras and smaller instrumental groups for the school and community.
• Maintains quality management and discipline in the organization and in the classroom.
• Affords assistance to other string directors to improve orchestra programs in the school district.
• Affords assistance with after school elementary string programs.
• Establishes and maintains open communication and professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Collaborates with the Director for Fine Arts in the preparation and implementation of new and existing programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Assists with interviews, recommendations for hire and training of employees/volunteers; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Texas music teaching certificate.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
  • Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, administration, staff, parents, and the general public.
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
  • Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
  • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Ability to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
  • Ability to lift and carry (15-44 pounds); may lift and move equipment.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
  • Employee may also be required to occasionally travel out-of-district for school functions and/or activities.