What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher - Orchestra - Connolly Middle School 25-26 SY position at Connolly Middle School?
TITLE: Teacher – Middle School Orchestra 25-26 SY
JOB DESCRIPTION:
To teach the sequential skills, content, and attitudes necessary to develop a musically literate student body through exposure, and enrichment opportunities in music. To teach techniques of instrumental music expression; to discover and develop talents of pupils in the field of music; to develop knowledge and skills in listening to and reading music.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor Degree
- Arizona Elementary or Secondary Certification with Music endorsement
- SEI or full Bilingual or ESL endorsement
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by the incumbents of this class.)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teach foundations of playing a musical instrument (orchestra) to pupils. Teach fundamental principles of music theory and musicianship skills. Build musical instrument proficiency.
- Plan a balanced music and drama program and organize daily class time so that preparation, rehearsal and instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time.
- Provide individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil and prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.
- Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior to provide on orderly, productive environment during practice, group rehearsals, and music performances.
- Evaluate each pupil’s musical and dramatic growth and performance, assessing each individual’s contribution to the performance of the group.
- Plan, rehearse, and direct pupils in musical programs for school and community. Participate in district-wide festivals, and honor programs. Cooperate with school administration in providing programs for school productions, and civic functions.
- Utilize repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary, that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of pupils.
- Maintain an accurate inventory of district and school owned instruments, method books, instrument parts and supplies. Control the storage and use of equipment and materials; make minor repairs and request further repairs to instruments as required.
- Communicate with parents and school counselors on pupil progress.
- Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district, and/or self-selected professional growth activities and collaborate with colleagues as necessary.
- Participate in school and district meetings, committees and workshops as appropriate.
- Apply knowledge of state and district policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Salary : $51,000
