7842-Intermediiate Assistant Orchestra Director

Pasadena Independent School District; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasadena Independent School District is seeking an Assistant Director Orchestra to create a flexible and meaningful music program, plan instruction, and foster a learning environment that supports student growth and community engagement.

The role requires TEA-compliant curriculum delivery, leadership of orchestra ensembles, collaboration with staff and parents, and responsible management of equipment, budgets, and schedules.

Qualifications

• Degree and/or certification to meet TEA requirements.
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret instructional materials.
• Plan a program of study that meets student needs with varied strategies.
• Establish and maintain relationships with students, peers and parents. Skills in oral and written communication.
• Thorough knowledge of all orchestra instruments.
• Ability to demonstrate correct sound production.

Responsibilities

• Teach TEA/District/Campus approved curriculum.
• Meet and instruct classes at designated locations and times.
• Plan a program of study to meet student needs with varied activities.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to student maturity.
• Provide opportunities for students to perform and demonstrate musical skills.
• Guide students to maintain standards of classroom behavior per policy.
• Communicate objectives for lessons and units to students.
• Diagnose learning styles and teach to all modalities.
• Evaluate student growth and keep records and progress reports.
• Be available to students, parents and staff outside instructional day.
• Initiate home-school communication and interpret policies to community.
• Maintain inventory of equipment and budget for repairs and music.
• Develop a PR program to showcase program achievements.

Skills

Reasoning ability

TEA/policy awareness

Reading/interpret materials

Curriculum planning

Communication skills

Organization skills

Orchestra instruments knowledge

Sound production

Education

TEA requirements degree/certification

Job description

Assistant Director Orchestra

Duty Days: 187

Pay Grade: T07-T08

Salary Schedule: Click for Salary Schedule

Primary Purpose

To create a flexible and meaningful music program and to plan instruction to enable students to benefit from musical experiences. To promote a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth. To motivate pupils to develop musical skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for all learning, in accordance with each students’ ability. To establish good relationships with parents and other staff members. To help students develop appropriate social skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible citizens.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• Degree and/or certification to meet TEA requirements.

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Reasoning ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and TEA policies.
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret instructional materials.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program, ability to plan and implement lessons based on objectives, needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents. Skills in oral and written communication.
• Organizational skills to manage classroom behavior, routines, and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of all orchestra instruments.
• Ability to demonstrate correct sound production.

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Maintain a thorough and extensive knowledge of the assigned teaching field/level.
• Teach TEA/District/Campus approved curriculum.
• Meet and instruction assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students with challenging and varied interactive strategies/activities.
• Create a classroom environment that is attractive and conductive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
• Provide students with the opportunity to perform and demonstrate their musical skills and knowledge.
• Guide students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior that conform to district policy and that encourage self-discipline.
• Steer the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, etc. and communicate these objectives to students.
• Diagnose the learning styles of students and teach to all modalities.
• Evaluate students’ academic and social growth with a fair and impartial attitude, keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports.
• Be available to students, parents and staff for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
• Initiate and encourage communication between the home and the school and interpret the school program and district policy to the community.
• Understand and support administrative decisions, guidelines, and instructions and assist in formulating campus and district policies when requested.
• Maintain a current inventory of all pianos, textbooks, music, uniforms, metronomes, computers, audio/visual aids, video cameras, records, cassettes, CDs, sound equipment, tape recorders, and all other equipment belong to the fine arts department.
• Maintain records for and spending of budget for repair, supplies and sheet music.
• Develop a public relations program that will keep the public aware of the accomplishments and endeavors of the program.
• Maintain a current edition of the U.I.L Constitution and Rules and have a thorough understanding of all rules, regulations, and dates that pertain to the programs.
• Be aware of any health problems that any students in the program may have and to see that any activities required of the student will not adversely affect his/her health.
• Be responsible for having each student in the program complete, have parent or guardian sign, and return to school a medical release/information form.
• Be responsible for all eligibility checks as required by U.I.L and PISD.
• Encourage students to participate in all areas of competition as it relates to the program.
• Be responsible for supervision of students after all activities until all students have let the area.
• Assist lead director with classes/performing groups as requested.
• Work cooperatively with intermediate other directors to promote long-range experience for students.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal/director of fine arts.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal); maintain emotional control under stress; interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Frequent prolonged and irregular hours; repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; steady phone interactions; moderate standing, walking, and bending.