FUNCTION: To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential in string instrument performance and orchestral concepts.  Instructional settings include large groups, small ensembles, and individual formats. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Meets and instructs assigned classes in elementary schools. The duties require travel to multiple sites within the geographic area of the district. 

Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning;

Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of an immediate superior;

Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior based on mutual respect;

Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved;

Strives to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives;

Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities;

Evaluates student progress on a regular basis;

Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation;

Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board Policy;

Makes provision for being available to students and parents outside the instructional day;

Attends and participates in faculty meetings;

Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods;

Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials;

Assumes responsibility for the co-curricular activities of the orchestra program, such as performances, field trips, music festivals, and associated fundraising events;

Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities;

Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents;

Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others;

Provides for own professional growth;

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Valid Teaching Certificate with music endorsement preferred. The desired candidate will be a string instrument specialist/performer on at least one bowed string instrument.  Prior experience conducting large instrumental ensembles is preferred. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Hold or qualify for an Oregon teaching license with the proper endorsement/authorization and be considered highly qualified by the Oregon Department of Education preferred.

SALARY:

Salaries are currently being negotiated. The rate based on the 2021-2022 salary table is $43,727.96 - $81,167.30 DOE & FTE.