Orchestra Teacher (High School)

This position is for the 2026 - 2027 school

Certified Teachers starting at $60,000

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Non-Certified Teachers starting at $57,00

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ose:Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in soci

ety.
Qualificat

ions:Education/Certifica

tion:Bachelor’s degree from accredited unive

rsityValid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or training for subject and level assigned-pref

erredDemonstrated competency in the core academic subject area ass

igned
Special Knowledge/S

kills:Knowledge of core academic subject as

signedKnowledge of curriculum and instr

uctionAbility to instruct students and manage their be

haviorStrong organizational, communication, and interpersonal

skills
Expe

rience:One-year student teaching or approved internship pr

eferred
Major Responsibilities and

Duties:Instructional St

rategies1. Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual student diff

erences.2. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regu

lations.3. Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional act

ivities.4. Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plan

s (IEP).5. Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requi

rements.6. Plan and assign work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee com

pletion.
Student Growth and De

velopment7. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal

testing.8. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus p

rincipal.9. Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school

district.
Classroom Management and Or

ganization10. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of

students.11. Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student

handbook.12. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and f

acilities.13. Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional

materials.14. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents

required.
Co

mmunication15. Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and communi

ty members.
Professional Growth and

Development16. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-rel

ated skills.17. Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classro

om teachers.18. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees

as required.
Addit

ional Duties:19. Any and all other duties as assigned by your immediat

e supervisor.
Supervisory Res

ponsibilities:Direct the work of assigned instruct

ional aide(s).
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environ

mental Factors:Tools /Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructio nal equipment; [P.E. teachers: automated external defib

rillator (AED)]Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pullin

g, and twistingMotion: F

requent walkingLifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move text books and clas

sroom equipm entEnvironment: Work inside, may work outside; regular ex

posure to noise Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or