Teacher, Orchestra

Position: Teacher, Orchestra 2025-2026 School Year

Teacher, Orchestra  School Year

• Position Type:
  Campus Teacher:
  High School/ Fine Arts HS
• Date Posted:
  2/3/2025
• Location:
  
  District Wide
• Closing Date:
  Until Filled

Job Title: Teacher Orchestra Director High School
Reports To: Principal and Director for Fine Arts
FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY
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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Directs high school orchestral ensembles.

Organizes and plans performances of the high school orchestras for both campus and other events.

Organizes, plans and executes summer string rehearsals and/or summer string classes.

Sets goals for the high school and feeder middle school orchestra programs and recommends instructional practices to provide for their continuous improvement.

Prepares for 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.

Assists students and the region TMEA officials in the preparation and implementation of All-Region, Area, and All-State auditions and orchestra clinics.

Assists the TMEA region officials by judging at All-Region middle school and high school orchestra auditions.

Assists in the preparation and implementation of district-wide musical events such as Pre-UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest, instrument fairs, and middle school orchestra concerts.

Assigns jobs and tasks to Assistant Directors.

Assists with the recruitment, recommendation, and mentorship of assistant and middle school directors.

Supports and actively encourages student involvement in the music program.

Provides for the care, protection and maintenance of school property, string instruments, equipment, and uniforms.

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.

Assists with other string directors in the school district.

Assists with instructional support at feeder middle schools.

Organizes and assists with after school elementary string programs.

Establishes and maintains open communications and professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.

Coordinates fundraising activities and manages funds as directed by the campus principal.

Assists and cooperates with the Director for Fine Arts in the preparation and implementation of new and existing programs.

Performs other duties as assigned.

REMOTE INSTRUCTION ONLY
Provides students with appropriate distance or virtual instruction in the academic subject area assigned to help students fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.

Develops and implements lesson plans and activities through distance or virtual learning to fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation, as required. Prepare lessons instructional formats that accommodate differences in individual students.

Plans and uses appropriate instructional strategies, activities, and resources for distance or virtual learning that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of assigned students according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.

Be available by phone, email, or video conferencing between the hours established by the campus and departmental leadership to confer with district personnel, students, and/or parents. The rest of the workday is committed to planning, preparing, implementing, and evaluating lessons and activities.

Communicates with students or parents in accordance with the…