ORCHESTRA TEACHER - (6-12)

ANTICIPATED START DATE: 7/1/2025

LOCATION: This is a traveling position between Rogers Middle School and Affton High School.

DETAILS: 9 ½-month professional position (1.0 FTE) for the 2025-26 school year, with paid sick and personal leave. District-provided benefits package that includes health, dental, life and vision insurance. 
 

COMPENSATION: Salary for this position is in accordance with the 2025-26 Teacher Salary Schedule. Placement is determined by education and experience. 

JOB SUMMARY: The successful candidate will be part of high-energy and enthusiastic teams of professionals, dedicated to meeting the academic, social and emotional needs of students. Successful candidates are reliable, show initiative, are self-motivated, and self-directed. Must be able to work with all students and staff to provide academic, social and behavior support for the school.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree, prefers a degree in education
• Requires appropriate Missouri teaching certification in Instrumental Music (K-12), prefers additional certification in Vocal Music (K-12)
• Prefers prior orchestra/band teaching experience in a school setting at the secondary level
• Preference for candidates with professional performance experience
• Brass or Woodwind specialist is preferred
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to travel daily between district schools to fulfill position responsibilities
• Requires the ability to produce engaging lessons
• Requires the ability to listen well and take initiative to solve problems
• Requires strong organizational skills and self-motivation
• Requires the ability to work with a multi-ethnic, multicultural student population
• Requires the ability to remain flexible & positive with the demands & assignments of the job without losing sight of the mission, task or assignment
• Requires the ability to work independently, use good judgment and think quickly and rationally in stressful situations
• Requires the ability to effectively present information, respond to questions, and interact positively with students, staff, administration, and the community
• Requires the ability to work as a team player, communicate and collaborate with staff and other professionals
• Requires willingness to learn new material and attend professional development, conferences and workshops

For more information regarding Teacher duties and responsibilities, please view the Teacher (K-12) job description.

 All applicants must apply through Affton's Unified Talent Applicant Tracking website at:

https://affton.tedk12.com/hire

External candidates must have a resume entered into Unified Talent Applicant Tracking, prior to the closing date, in order to be considered for a position.  Cover letters and copies of transcripts are optional.  Verification of certification and transcripts will be requested upon hire.

All candidates are required to complete the EPI Teacher Assessment, and the digital interview portion of the application through Interview Stream's RIVS platform.  You will receive separate email invitations to complete these next steps.

RIVS interviews will be sent via email to candidates on 2/20/25. Each candidate will have (2) days to complete this prescreening. Candidates must complete the prescreenings in order to be considered for the position.

AFFTON SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER & E-VERIFY PARTICIPANT

Salary : $45,750