Teacher, Assistant High School Orchestra (114)[187]

POSITION TITLE: Teacher, Assistant High School Orchestra

JOB CODE: 114

DIVISION: Leadership

SALARY SCHEDULE: Teacher

DEPARTMENT: Leadership

WORKDAYS: 187

REPORTS TO: Principal

PAY GRADE: CIT (4, 5, 6, or 7)

FLSA: Exempt

PAY FREQUENCY: Monthly

PRIMARY FUNCTION: To provide musical instruction for students and to present them in performance as part of that instruction.

REVISION DATES(S): 9/24

REQUIREMENTS:

Educational Level: Bachelor’s degree

Certification/License Required: Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate

Experience: None

Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; Instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learners, student management The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.

Assists in the instructional delivery of the Cobb County School District orchestra curriculum; assists in the orchestra program at schools other than the one of primary responsibility as directed.

Instructs all students on their instruments at their level and to ensure each student’s progress by as much individualization as possible.

Presents concerts or programs as directed by the instructional needs of the students and the valid expectations of the community.

Selects music for performance which will further the student’s musical technique, understanding and appreciation

Encourages and assists worthy students in ensembles, solos, and preparation for auditions such as GHP, Honor Orchestra, All State Orchestra, and music scholarships.

Assists in preparing all orchestras for the High School Orchestra Large Group Performance Evaluation each year.

Recruits or assists in recruiting an adequate number of new students in proper string instrumentation into the orchestra program to ensure its existence and to make continued improvement possible.

Spends a minimum average of 7½ hours per week beyond the hours required of non-supplemented teachers in instructional (including performance) activities with orchestra students or in county-wide meetings and events.

Assists in the responsibilities of paper work such as inventory, purchase orders, instrument check-out forms, report cards, attendance, uniform records, music, library records, and rosters; responsible for the completion and accuracy of paperwork; responsible for presentation of performances, as may be directed by the administration.

Meets expectations according to the regular high school teacher job description.

Maintains prompt and professional communication with parents.

Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.