Strings Teacher

UPPER ARLINGTON CITY SCHOOLS

Location:

Upper Arlington High School

Position:
Strings Teacher

Reports to:

Building Principal and Superintendent's Designee

Status:
Regular/Full-time

Licensure: K-12 Music

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Description:

Provide an effective instrumental music education to students; duties include all aspects of the strings organization, auditions, programming, and rehearsing all music for ensemble performances at concerts, assemblies, contests, civic performances, and festivals

NOTE:

The lists below are not ranked in order of importance

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a four-year college or university

* Appropriate State of Ohio certifications/license

* Prior teaching experience is preferable

* Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or the Board of Education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Ability to work effectively with others

* Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

* Effective, active listening skills

* Organizational and problem-solving skills

* Knowledge in all areas related to program activity

* Basic skills in equipment repair and maintenance, as applicable

* Skills in public speaking

* Knowledge of academic area and teaching methodology

* Training in varied instructional design

* Computer/word processing skills

Essential Functions:

* Ensure the safety of students

* Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment

* Prepare clear and timely lesson plans

* Maintain accurate and complete records as required

* Provide guidance to students to promote their educational development

* Attend parent/teacher conferences

* Collaborate with colleagues

* Attend educational field trips

* Ensure students are learning all subject material by appropriately assessing on a regular basis

* Provide complete lesson plans for substitutes

* Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards, and conferences

* Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students

* Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life

* Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined in the Board of Education-approved courses of study

* Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities

* Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete, and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners

* Organize and direct student performance productions

* Prepare students for performances and/or contests as applicable

* Schedule numerous related events, including performances, camp and clinic arrangements, field trips, and award programs as appropriate

* Arrange for photo opportunities

* Maintain respect at all times for confidential information

* Attend meetings and in-services as required

* Teach students using sound instructional practices

* Refer students suspected of learning difficulties to the intervention assistance team

* Notify parents if the student is not meeting goals

* Observe the ethics of the teaching profession

Other

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Promote good public relations

* Serve as a role model for students

* Respond to routine questions and requests in a timely, appropriate manner

* Perform other duties as assigned

* Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships

* Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment, and other educational materials as applicable

* Participate in committees, study teams, and co-curricular activities as agreed upon

* Participate in intervention assistance team meetings as applicable

* Maintain and improve professional competence by attending professional seminars, workshops, etc., to keep current on relevant issues

* Supervise student teachers

* Counsel, advise, encourage, and motivate students

Equipment Operated:

* Television/DVD player

* Recording equipment

* CD player

* Copy machine

* Overhead projector

* Other equipment as needed

Additional

Working Conditions:

* Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue

* Occasional interaction with unruly students

* Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions, i.e., being prepared to work on all scheduled school days, except calamity days

* Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 25 pounds, e.g., paper boxes, deliveries of supplies and equipment

* Frequently move and position oneself as necessary to access and operate equipment

* Frequently move around the workspace and travel throughout the school building

Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the District.

The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on…