What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher, Middle School Orchestra (120B)[184] position at Garrett Middle School?
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POSITION TITLE: Teacher, Middle School Orchestra |
JOB CODE: 120B |
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DIVISION: Leadership |
SALARY SCHEDULE: Teacher |
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DEPARTMENT: Leadership |
WORKDAYS: 184 |
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REPORTS TO: Principal |
PAY GRADE: CIT (4, 5, 6, or 7) |
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FLSA: Exempt |
PAY FREQUENCY: Monthly |
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PRIMARY FUNCTION: To provide musical instruction for students and to present them in performance as part of that instruction. |
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REDISION DATE(S): 9/24; 8/25 |
REQUIREMENTS:
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Educational Level: Bachelor’s degree |
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Certification/License Required: Valid Georgia Teaching Certification |
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Experience: None |
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Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities |
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Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learners; student management |
The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
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Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance. |
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Responsible for the instructional delivery of the Cobb County School District orchestra curriculum. |
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Instructs all students on their instruments at their level and ensures each student’s progress by as much individualization as possible. |
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Presents concerts or programs as dictated by the instructional needs of the students and the valid expectations of the community. |
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Selects music for performances which will further the student’s musical technique, understanding and appreciation. |
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Encourages and assists worthy students in ensembles, solos, and preparation for auditions such as GHP, Honor Orchestra, All State Orchestra, and music scholarships. |
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Prepares 7th and 8th grade orchestras for the Middle School Orchestra Large Group Performance Evaluation each year. |
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Recruits an adequate number of new students in proper string instrumentation into the orchestra program to ensure its existence and to make continued improvement possible. |
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Spends a minimum average of 7½ hours per week beyond the hours required of non-supplemented teacher in instructional (including performance) activities with orchestra students or in county-wide meetings and events. |
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Fulfills all responsibilities of paperwork such as inventory, purchase orders, instrument check-out forms, report cards, attendance, uniform records, music, library records, and rosters. |
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Meets other responsibilities, including presentation of performances, as may be directed by the administration. |
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Plans, accompanies and is responsible for the orchestra on trips to concert performances. |
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Accompanies and is responsible for the orchestra’s performance at approved civic functions such as dedications and other ceremonies. |
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Meets expectations according to the regular middle school teacher job description. |
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Maintains prompt and professional communication with parents. |
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Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator. |