Description: Provide an effective instrumental music education to students; duties include all aspects of the strings organization, auditions, programming and rehearsing all music for ensemble performances at concerts, assemblies, contests, civic performances and festivals
NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a four-year college or university
Appropriate State of Ohio certifications/license
Prior teaching experience is preferable
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to work effectively with others
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
Effective, active listening skills
Organizational and problem solving skills
Knowledge in all areas related to program activity
Basic skills in equipment repair and maintenance as applicable
Skills in public speaking
Knowledge of academic area and teaching methodology
Training in varied instructional design
Computer/word processing skills
Essential Functions:
Ensure safety of students
Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment
Prepare clear and timely lesson plans
Maintain accurate and complete records as required
Provide guidance to students to promote their educational development
Attend parent/teacher conferences
Collaborate with colleagues
Attend educational field trips
Ensure students are learning all subject material by appropriately assessing on a regular basis
Provide complete lesson plans for substitute
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards, and conferences
Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life
Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined in the Board of Education-approved courses of study
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities
Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners
Organize and direct student performance productions
Prepare students for performances and/or contests as applicable
Schedule numerous related events, including performances, camp and clinic arrangements, field trips, and award programs as appropriate
Arrange for photo opportunities
Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
Attend meetings and in-services as required
Teach students using sound instructional practices
Refer students suspected of learning difficulties to the intervention assistance team
Notify parents if student is not meeting goals
Observe ethics of the teaching profession
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Promote good public relations
Serve as a role model for students
Respond to routine questions and requests in a timely, appropriate manner
Perform other duties as assigned
Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships
Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment, and other educational materials as applicable
Participate in committees, study teams, and co-curricular activities as agreed upon
Participate in intervention assistance team meetings as applicable
Maintain and improve professional competence by attending professional seminars, workshops, etc. to keep current on relevant issues
Supervise student teachers
Counsel, advise, encourage, and motivate students
Equipment Operated:
Additional Working Conditions:
Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue
Occasional interaction with unruly students
Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions, i.e., being prepared to work on all scheduled school days, except calamity days
Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 25 pounds, e.g., paper boxes, deliveries of supplies and equipment
Frequently move and position self as necessary to access and operate equipment
Frequently move around workspace and travel throughout school building
Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance, use in the work place throughout his/her employment with the District.
This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent’s supervisor and or appointing authority.
