Orchestra Teacher

This position is for the 2025-2026 School Year

*Salary range is subject to pending contract negotiations. The 2024-2025 salary ranges are listed for reference*

Position Purpose: Provide instruction for music students in band. Staff will be responsible for the physical needs of the classroom environment, provide instruction which meets the district goals, benchmarks and scope and sequence, and instruct and rehearse musical ensembles/composition class.

Responsibilities:
Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, and students.
Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and - in harmony with the goals-establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
Transports district materials to specific buildings.
Arranges and sets up classrooms.
Maintains inventory of instruments and equipment.
Plans and directs performances.
Coordinates schedules with building staff.
Travels between buildings.
Participate in all mandatory training or training appropriate to the position as required by the district.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Music Education
ND Teaching License or ability to obtain prior to start date

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Music Education with band emphasis
Two to three years teaching experience
Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations

Application Procedures
All applications for open Fargo Public Schools positions must be made via www.applitrack.com/fargo/onlineapp. Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job duties.

Applicants for administrative, teaching, professional and other certified staff positions will need to attach: 1) Cover Letter 2) Resume/CV 3) Three (3) Professional References 4) Complete transcripts for each degree from the institutions conferring the degrees. In addition, Teacher Applicants will need to attach: Current teaching license.

Fargo Public Schools does not offer or provide sponsorships. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must upload a Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran's preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veterans Affairs Office.

For more information or questions please call 701-446-1000 or email humanresources@fargo.k12.nd.us.
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