2026-27 Assistant Orchestra Director

2026-27 Assistant Orchestra Director Job Description 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:

Demonstrates stated criteria for effective teaching performance. Coordinates transportation and facilities for all contests, activities, & fundraising with the principal, Director of Fine Arts, and head director. Assists in maintaining the district facilities, inventory - including all music files, instruments, uniforms, classroom furniture, equipment and technology. Builds positive school-community relations by creating an environment acceptable for representation of the school district and community at-large. Completes reports and other school related paperwork within stated timelines. Accepts responsibility and is punctual for activities and duties as assigned for the orchestra department grades 6 - 12. Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with co-workers. Maintains appropriate emotional control, physical health, and personal appearance. Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulations. Performs 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. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up or more than 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to or more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 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. To ensure continuity of services, a different work location may be necessary in the event of a health crisis or disruptive situation that requires the closing of school and/or office buildings. An employee’s eligibility for a varied work location will be determined by the superintendent of schools. Expectations and guidelines for this change will be distributed by the employee’s supervisor, based on his/her role and responsibilities. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Mid--del-School-District