Orchestra Teacher

Summary
Supervises and coordinates orchestra activities; Supports each participant in achieving a higher level of personal skill, fosters an enhanced appreciation for music, and increases student musical capability through rehearsals and performances; Provides students with an opportunity to participate in extracurricular orchestra activities; Ensures compliance with all state and District regulations and requirements; Participation in approved orchestra performances in the community are also an expectation of this positionEssential Duties Directs middle-school orchestra, or high school orchestra, including concert ensembles, and jazz program
Prepares lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences
Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned
Collaborates with Band, Chorus, and Drama teachers to provide students with integrated experiences
Conducts on-going assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing
Creates an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
Provides for orchestra participation at extracurricular events, including concerts, football games, pep rallies, parades, and GMEA Large Group Performance Evaluation and Solo and Ensemble events
Ensures compliance with federal and state laws and Fulton Board of Education board policy
Works collaboratively with feeder school orchestra directors to recruit and retain students at the high school
Compiles budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs
Coordinates fundraising activities and manages funds
Oversees process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all orchestra equipment
Accompanies and supervises students on out-of-town trips
Ensures all necessary and reasonable precautions are taken to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Maintains emotional control under stress
Communicates responsibly with students, parents, colleagues, and school leadership
Accounts for student attendance and punctuality
Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities
Maintains professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community members
Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent
Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications
Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale
Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator Required Education
Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited university in Music EducationCertification/Licensure
Valid Georgia Teaching Certification in applicable field required, or must be eligible to hold a valid Georgia Teaching CertificateExperience Qualifications
Minimum 3 years of successful teaching experience required; Experience at the high school level preferredKnowledge/Skills/Abilities
Ability to collaborate with staff in an extremely active performing arts environment is essential
Knowledge of overall operation of instrumental music program
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Classroom management skills
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
Working Conditions
Classroom environment
Physical Demands
Frequent lifting 5-10 lbs.
Occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.
Frequent sitting, bending, walking, and standing
Occasional stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching
Occasional exposure to adverse weather conditions