| Long Term Substitute Strings Teacher |
| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Title: Long Term Substitute Strings Teacher |
Department:
Linkhorne Middle School |
Salary Grade: 10 Month Teacher
FLSA Status: Exempt |
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Site/Location: Linkhorne Middle School
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Reports to: Building Administrator |
Date: 03/05/2025 |
| POSITION SUMMARY |
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Teach students in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade middle school orchestra at Linkhorne Middle School. Provide instruction in violin, viola,
cello, and bass with some students on the beginning level.
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| ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS |
- Instruct all students on their instruments at their level and to ensure each student’s progress by as much individualization as possible
- Use excellent classroom management
- Select appropriate repertoire to advance the technique and ensemble skills of each orchestra
- Ability to teach beginning violin, viola, cello and bass
- Assist in organizing and maintaining division-owned instruments.
- Differentiate instruction to meet varying needs and ability levels of all students.
- Participate in all city-wide string events involving middle school and provide performance opportunities within the school and community.
- Participate in all Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association (VABODA) district and regional events.
- Fulfills all responsibilities of paperwork such as inventory, purchase orders, instrument check-out forms, report cards, attendance, music, and rosters
- Use available technology when appropriate.
- Communicate promptly and effectively with students, parents, school staff, and administration.
- Be a contributing member of the LCS Strings Professional Learning Community.
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| LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES |
Personal Competencies
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Ethical
- Equity Minded
- Emotional Intelligence
- Cultural Competence
- Safety
- Quality
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Leadership Competencies
- Models Excellent Customer Service
- Thinks Strategically
- Shows Initiative
- Acts Decisively
- Communicates Effectively
- Works Collaboratively
- Resolves Conflict Proactively
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Functional Competencies
- Technical Capabilities
- Computer Literacy
- Data Analysis and Management
- Fiscal Planning and Management
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
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| EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE |
- Bachelors/Masters Degree in music or music education with an emphasis in instrumental music.
- Possess or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in instrumental music, Prek-12.
- Experience teaching middle school orchestra and teaching beginner techniques in all string instruments is preferred.
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| KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES |
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| SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY |
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| TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS |
- Travel within the school division.
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| WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS |
| The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. |
| OTHER DUTIES |
| Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. |
| AAP/EEO STATEMENT |
| LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. |
| JOB STATUS: |
OPEN |
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| SALARY: |
Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales. |
| DAYS: |
200 |
| START DATE: |
2024-2025 |
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Lynchburg, VA
Part Time