Fine Arts Teacher - High School Orchestra Director - General Interest

Fine Arts Teacher - High School Orchestra Director - General Interest

Direct and manage the orchestra program for the assigned school by providing students with an opportunity to participate in curricular and extracurricular orchestra activities in accordance with all District, University Interscholastic League (UIL), and Texas Education Agency (TEA) requirements.

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• Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree in Music or Music Education from an accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements.
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Extensive content knowledge;
  Operational knowledge of all aspects of a high school orchestra program;
  Effective leadership skills;
  Ability to manage budget and personnel;
  Knowledge of state and UIL policies pertaining to orchestra;
  Ability to implement policy and procedures;
  Ability to interpret data;
  Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills;
  Working knowledge of relevant technology;
  Strong collaborative skills.

• Develop an annual calendar of student performance opportunities and events with at least three major concerts and all required region and state competitions and evaluations.
• Maintain eligibility records of students as they pertain to UIL and extracurricular activities.
• Prepare students for participation in UIL Solo and Ensemble and UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Evaluations.
• Prepare students for participation and actively participate in the Texas Music Education Association (TMEA) All-Region/All-State orchestra audition process.
• Manage all personnel associated with the orchestra program including paraprofessionals, accompanists, private instructors, clinicians, and guest musicians.
• Provide opportunities for student participation in extracurricular events.
• Arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town events.
• Comply with federal and state laws, TEA rules and UIL rules and regulations, and Frisco ISD Board and Fine Arts Department policies.
• Follow Frisco ISD policies regarding the oversight of Booster Organizations (where applicable).
• Actively participate in campus musical and collaborative events as determined at the campus level.
• Collaborate with directors in the same feeder pattern and/or across the District.
• Develop and implement lesson plans for orchestra rehearsals and provide written lesson plans as required.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by TEA, Board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect an understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of all students.
• Maintain educational records demonstrating student mastery and growth in curricular content.
• Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and the student handbook.
• Accompany and supervise students for both on campus and off campus activities.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Be a positive role model for students.
• Support the mission of the Frisco Independent School District, to know each student by name and need.
• Ensure that program funds are managed wisely to stay within the program budget allotment.
• Compile budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
• Coordinate fundraising activities and manage proceeds.
• Maintain current inventory of all fixed assets within the department.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers as needed.
• Employ excellent interpersonal…