Head Orchestra Director

Ector County Independent School District PERMIAN HIGH SCHOOL - ODESSA, Texas

Ector County Independent School District PERMIAN HIGH SCHOOL - ODESSA, Texas

This job is also posted in Ector County ISD

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title: Head Orchestra Director Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Principal / Executive Director of Fine Arts Pay Grade: Admin Pay 5

Dept. / School: High School / Fine Arts Days: 197

Primary

Purpose:

Direct and manage the campus orchestra program at assigned campus, and lead/evaluate the entire orchestra cluster that feeds their campus. Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth and provide an opportunity to participate in extracurricular orchestra. Ensure compliance with all federal, state, University Interscholastic League (UIL), and local requirements.

Education / Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid Texas Teacher Certificate

Special Knowledge /

Skills:

• Knowledge of overall operation of orchestra program
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Knowledge of state and UIL policies governing orchestra
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Ability to interpret data
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years successful teaching experience

• Direct string performers, including symphonic orchestra, full orchestra, soloists, and ensembles.
• Establish performance requirements, enforce academic requirements, and verify each student’s eligibility to participate in orchestra.
• Provide for orchestra participation at extracurricular events, including concerts, pep rallies, community events, All-Region competition, All-State competition, and UIL events.
• Support orchestra booster club activities.
• Develop and implement plans that fulfill the requirements of the district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Work with Middle School campuses directors on a weekly basis, insuring the use of instruction and learnings strategies that align to those for the orchestra cluster.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Work with other members of the staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to determine program effectiveness and ensure that program renewal is continuous and responds to student needs.

• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Be a positive role model for students and support mission of the school district.

• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Accompany and supervise students on out-of-town trips activities and arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town events.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

• Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.

• Develop and administer budget based on documented program needs and ensure that operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.
• Coordinate…