Secondary Orchestra Director (Strings)

Pine-Richland School District; Gibsonia (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 2,300 - 3,200; Part time

Job summary

The Pine-Richland School District seeks a Secondary Orchestra Director (Strings) for Fall 2026 at Pine-Richland High School. The role leads the orchestra, providing instruction and direction to develop a high-quality performing program.

Responsibilities include rehearsals, concerts, equipment coordination and program promotion within feeder schools. A PA Music Certification or commensurate experience is desirable and the position carries a stipend.

Qualifications

• PA Music Certification or commensurate experience or knowledge of orchestra music and ensemble direction is desirable.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills are required to manage rehearsals, schedules and performances.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Organize and direct the Secondary Orchestra and develop a high quality performing program.
• Maintain student records and inventory of music and instruments.
• Coordinate purchase of equipment and materials and schedule performances.
• Direct orchestra practices and performances and promote the program with feeder schools.
• Oversee participation in district, regional and state festivals and community events.
• Ensure safety and supervision of students during activities and events.

Skills

Leadership

Music Direction

Orchestra Management

Education

PA Music Certification

Tools

Word processing

Database

Job description

Position Type: Athletic Coach/Activity Sponsor/ Activity Sponsor

Date Posted: 8/5/2026

Location: Pine-Richland High School

Date Available: Fall 2026

Secondary Orchestra Director (Strings)

STIPEND: $2,719.00

Department: Middle School/High School

Reports To: High School Principal

SUMMARY

Organize and direct the Secondary Orchestra, providing instruction and leadership to develop a high quality performing organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintain student records.
• Maintain inventory of all music and instruments.
• Coordinate the purchase of necessary equipment and materials.
• Schedule and conduct performances.
• Organize and direct participation in major concerts.
• Organize, plan, schedule and direct orchestra practices and performances.
• Organize and direct performances at school activities as needed.
• Assist students to tryout for and participate in district, regional and state festivals.
• Coordinate the orchestra's participation in community events or festivals.
• Articulate and promote program with feeder programs.
• Assist students to organize and oversee fund raising activities in accordance with school and district policies, as necessary.
• Supervise students during activities and provide for chaperons as needed.
• Maintain student discipline in accordance with the student K-12 Code of Conduct.
• Maintain two-way communications with parents of participants as needed.
• Prepare and submit end-of-year summary to the High School base school principal.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises students participating in this program. Directs activities of any program volunteers.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

PA Music Certification or commensurate experience or knowledge of orchestra music and ensemble direction is desirable.

CONFIDENTIALITY

The sponsor must respect student and family rights to privacy and comply with all laws, regulations and District policies and procedures governing confidential information.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as rules, operating or procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of students, their parents or employees of the district. Ability to communicate in a positive way with members of the media.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to guide appropriate record keeping of student accounts related to program.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Basic computer skills in word processing and database are helpful.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Exhibit qualities of leadership and organizational ability and reflect a spirit of cooperation in working with staff and school administration. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and stand. Occasionally the employee will sit and may run. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the trunk while performing the duties of this job. The employee may also frequently squat, stoop kneel reach above the head, reach forward and repeat the same hand motion many times while performing the duties of the job. Moderate lifting of equipment weighing between 10-50 pounds may be necessary. The specific vision requirements of the job include good depth perception and occasionally being able to see objects/persons at a distance. While performing the duties of the job the employee frequently is required to hear conversation in a quiet as well as a noisy environment and be able to tell where a sound is coming from. The employee must be able to communicate to the students in order to give directions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will continuously work inside or outside depending on the event. Occasionally the employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with public and other workers. The employee has direct responsibility for the safety, and well being of the students. The noise level will vary from quiet to loud.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned.