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Contract: The position is for six and one-half (6 ½) hours on days when students are in class. Daily routine: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., and 12:00 noon – 3:30 p.m. Other details are defined in the Classified Employees’ Handbook.
Qualifications:
High school diploma, with post-secondary education preferred.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Skilled in interpersonal relations with students and fellow employees.
Prompt in job-related functions and in work schedule.
Effective organizational and problem-solving skills.
Adherence to ethical work habits.
Other, as immediate supervisor deems appropriate and necessary.
Job Functions:
Provide musical accompaniment for vocal music students.
Effectively accompany soloists as well as singers of multiple-part selections.
Assist with classroom preparation and organization.
Assist with grading papers, as requested.
Respond to students with care, patience, and professionalism.
Perform relevant duties as assigned by the teacher and the building principal.
Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:
Requires prolonged sitting and/or standing.
Requires repetitive wrist motion.
Reports to:
Activities Director
Superintendent of Schools
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Director of Business and Operations
Qualifications:
Have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree (may have additional advanced degrees) and a Kansas Teacher License.
Accept the responsibility of assigned tasks.
Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
Perform simple classroom tasks proficiently.
Maintain discipline in the school setting.
Be punctual in all assignments.
Have expertise in music theory, instruction, and performance.
Job Functions:
Prepare the classroom for sessions.
Distribute and collect lesson materials.
Instruct students according to prepared lesson plans.
Maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
Perform duties to meet the safety and personal care of students.
Observe all district policies.
In cooperation with the Director of Business and Operations and the building principals, coordinate developing budgets for all district instrumental music programs.
Attend school performances, as appropriate.
Supervise and assist with performance settings and subsequent removal of items, as appropriate.
Perform relevant duties as assigned by the building principal.
Exhibit total confidentiality in matters relating to students.
Under the supervision of the principal, plan, organize, and supervise the district’s music programs.
Organize and participate in informational meetings.
Physical Requirements/ Environmental Conditions:
Sitting and standing.
Repetitive wrist motion.
Physical exertion including bending, twisting, and turning.
Occasional lifting and moving objects of up to thirty pounds.
Occasional interaction among unruly students.
Orchestra teacher should be willing to travel to other schools (if necessary) or assist the band director within the building.