What are the responsibilities and job description for the Music - Assistant Orchestra Director - Junior High position at Arlington Independent School District?
Role And Purpose
Education/Certification:
INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT
- Provide instruction to students in order to develop the skills and ability to excel in chosen area of music. Contribute to music program as a whole and to the individual growth of students involved in music.
Education/Certification:
- Bachelor's degree
- Valid Texas teaching certificate or eligible for alternative certification
- Successful experience as music teacher or participation in an applicable music program
INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT
- Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student musician in the program assigned.
- Manage and assist music activities, contests and rehearsals to promote individual growth in musical skills.
- Work with other members of staff to plan and implement instructional goals and objectives to ensure overall educational development of student musicians.
- Assist in establishing performance criteria for ensemble and individual competition and evaluate student's musical abilities initially and on a regular basis.
- Significant knowledge of teaching techniques and procedures
- Ability to instruct and supervise students at either or both the secondary and elementary level.
- Take all prudent and necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
- Keep informed of and ensure compliance with all UIL rules and regulations.
- Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
- Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
- Assist in working with appropriate campus administration to schedule and coordinate events.
- Assist in developing and maintain an evaluation of the music program and make changes based on assessment.
- Assist in selection of appropriate equipment and instructional materials.
- Compile, maintain and file all reports, records, entry forms and other required documents.
- Assist in maintaining a current inventory of all fixed assets applicable to the program.
- Assist in overseeing the process of cleaning, repairing and storing all applicable equipment.
- Properly supervise students during all applicable events.
- Establish and consistently enforce student discipline during performances, rehearsals, contests and while on trips off school property in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and the student handbook.
- Encourage and promote, by instruction and positive example, proper conduct in all phases in contest and performance participation.
- Establish and maintain open and productive communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, administrators and teachers.
- Actively engage in life-long learning.
- None
- Maintain emotional control under stress.
- Districtwide and area wide travel for various performances and contests.
- Frequent prolonged and irregular hours.
- Possible outdoor exposure to sun and heat (most applicable to high school band positions).
