2026-27 Assistant Orchestra Director

2026-27 Assistant Orchestra Director Midwest City - Del City School District Carl Albert Middle School, Midwest City, Oklahoma Job Details Job ID: 5706614 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: May 12, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Salary Schedule: CERTIFIED TEACHER SCHEDULE Department: SECONDARY FINE ARTS FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT Safety-Sensitive: YES Position Summary: The teacher will be expected to establish and foster a positive classroom environment where students are given the opportunity to develop musically, academically and socially. The teacher will also be expected to maintain compliance with district policies and initiatives as supervised by the site administrator and the director of fine arts. Positive and professional relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and all stakeholders are expected. Qualifications Requirements Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university Teaching certification recognized by the State of Oklahoma Previous experience with children or in a classroom setting is preferred Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily Essential Duties and Responsibilities Demonstrate stated criteria for effective teaching performance. Coordinate transportation and facilities for all contests, activities, & fundraising with the principal, Director of Fine Arts, and head director. Assist in maintaining the district facilities, inventory – including all music files, instruments, uniforms, classroom furniture, equipment and technology. Build positive school-community relations by creating an environment acceptable for representation of the school district and community at-large. Complete reports and other school‑related paperwork within stated timelines. Accept responsibility and be punctual for activities and duties as assigned for the orchestra department grades 6‑12. Establish and maintain cooperative relations with co‑workers. Maintain appropriate emotional control, physical health, and personal appearance. Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulations. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor(s) or above. Language and Grammar Skills Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to compose and write grammatically correct correspondence and memos. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, schedule form, or blueprint form. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fume or airborne particles. The employee frequently works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, extreme cold (including outdoors), extreme heat (including direct sunlight), risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment will vary from somewhat loud to extremely loud. Supervisory Responsibilities Employee may occasionally be required to supervise a varying number of employees in the overall direction, coordination, and completion of tasks as assigned. Position Type: Full-Time Disclaimer Please note that job descriptions are not intended, and should not be construed, to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job elements essential for making fair hiring and pay decisions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education