Teacher, Middle School Assistant Orchestra (120B)[184]

Cobb County School District; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County School District is seeking a Middle School Assistant Orchestra Teacher to support the band director in delivering musical instruction and performances. The role involves working with 7th and 8th graders, selecting repertoire, preparing students for evaluations, and recruiting new members into the orchestra program.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and Georgia teaching certification; experience is not required, but strong communication and classroom management skills are

Qualifications

• Educational background requiring strong communication skills and classroom management.
• Must hold Georgia teaching certification or eligible for certification.
• Experience: none required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in delivering orchestra curriculum to middle school students.
• Instructs students on their instruments to support progress.
• Plans concerts and programs according to student needs and community expectations.
• Selects music for performances to develop technique and understanding.
• Helps prepare 7th and 8th grade orchestras for evaluations.
• Recruits new students into the orchestra program.
• Spends substantial time beyond regular hours in instructional activities and meetings.
• Maintains paperwork such as inventory, purchase orders, and attendance.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Instructional strategies

Student management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Teacher, Middle School Assistant Orchestra

JOB CODE: 120B

DIVISION: Leadership

SALARY SCHEDULE: Teacher

DEPARTMENT: Leadership

WORKDAYS: 184

REPORTS TO: Principal

PAY GRADE: CIT (4, 5, 6, or 7)

FLSA: Exempt

PAY FREQUENCY: Monthly

PRIMARY FUNCTION: To assist the band director in providing musical instruction for students and present them in performance as part of that instruction.

REVISION DATE(S): 9/24; 8/25

Requirements

• Educational Level: Bachelor's degree
• Certification/License Required: Valid Georgia Teaching Certification
• Experience: None
• Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learners; student management

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

Essential Duties

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Assists in the instructional delivery of the Cobb County School District orchestra curriculum.
• Instructs students on their instruments at their level and to ensure each student's progress by as much individualization as possible.
• Presents concerts or programs as dictated by the instructional needs of the students and the valid expectations of the community.
• Selects music for performances which will further the student's musical technique, understanding and appreciation.
• Assists in the preparation of 7th and 8th grade orchestras for the Middle School Orchestra Large Group Performance Evaluation each year.
• Prepares students for auditions and try-outs for honor organizations and scholarships.
• Recruits new students into the orchestra program.
• Spends a minimum average of 7½ hours per week beyond the hours required of non-supplemental teacher in instructional (including performance) activities with orchestra students or in county-wide meetings and events.
• Prepares paperwork such as inventory, purchase orders, instrumental check-out forms, report cards, attendance, uniform records, music, library records, etc. The responsibility for the completion and accuracy of paperwork rest with the orchestra director.
• Supervises students at all performances, rehearsals and on trips.
• Meets expectations according to the regular middle school teacher job description.
• Maintains prompt and professional communication with parents.
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.