Teacher​/Secondary Head Orchestra Director, Cypress Springs HIGH SCHOOL

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from a recognized, accredited college or university.
• Valid teaching certificate appropriate for secondary music.
• Demonstrates skills in teaching string pedagogy and orchestra.
• Demonstrates skills in leading, motivating, and cooperating with students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of T.M.E.A. and U.I.L. rules and procedures.
• For Head Director applicants, demonstrates ability to grow and maintain a large, successful orchestra program in a public school setting.
• For Head Director applicants, minimum of three years of experience as a secondary public school director preferred.

Probationary/Term

Contract:

187 days

Pay Grade T60 (Teacher Classification) as approved by the Board of Trustees

Additional stipend as approved

• Recruit and retain students in the orchestra program.
• Teach appropriate instrument pedagogy and ensemble skills for student success when performing, including at UIL evaluations.
• Prepare individual students for success at individual auditions and competitions, including UIL and TMEA competitions.
• Collaborate with building Fine Arts staff and vertical staff.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work frequent prolonged and irregular hours.
• Collaborate in preparation of Non-Varsity and Varsity Ensembles for successful performances and competitions.
• Head Directors will be expected to mentor and train assistant director(s) when appropriate.
• Head Directors will be expected to manage the budget, fundraising, private lesson program, library, inventory, and instrumentation of program (where applicable).
• Head Directors will be expected to work with the booster club to implement approved goals (when applicable).
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.

• Tools/Equipment Used:
  Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment
• Posture:
  Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing
• Motion:
  Frequent walking
• Lifting:
  Regular moderate lifting and carrying (15–44 pounds); may lift and move musical instruments
• Environment:
  Regular exposure to noise
• Mental Demands:
  Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent travel and frequent travel by school bus.