Orchestra/Jazz Band Teacher - 2025/2026 School Year - Vacancy ID: 229329

DEFINITION 

Under general supervision, teaches one or more classes in the field of instrumental music to students in grades 7 through 12, assists in other school programs as assigned, and creates a flexible program and environment favorable to learning and personal growth in accordance with each student's ability. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Teaches knowledge and skills in the field of instrumental music to students utilizing the course of study prescribed by the District approved curriculum. 

• Provides individual and small group instruction in order to adapt curriculum to the needs of the students with varying intellectual abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities.

•  Demonstrates the ability to effectively instruct and assess students as per the standards outlined on the District’s supervision and evaluation form and/or other alternative supervision and evaluation methods.(attached)

• Understands and maintains consistent progress toward meeting competency levels of Wisconsin’s 10 Teaching Standards.(attached). 

• Provides instruction by which students develop aesthetic concepts and appreciations and the ability to make qualitative judgments about music. 

• Recruits students to receive instruction in playing standard band and orchestra instruments. 

• Develops instructional plans and organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and working time. 

• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior required to provide an orderly and productive environment. 

• Instructs students in proper care and use of instruments and equipment and organizes storage areas and controls use of materials and instruments to prevent loss or abuse. 

• Evaluates each student's performance and growth in knowledge and understanding, and prepares progress reports. 

• Selects and requisitions instructional materials, books, etc., and maintains inventory records. 

• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the District and/or in self-selected professional growth activities. 

• Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines. 

• Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress. 

• Cooperates in school-wide supervision of students during out-of-classroom activities. 

• Participates in faculty and/or District committees and the sponsorship of student activities. 

• Maintains the District’s standards relative to the confidentiality of information about students and school related concerns.

• Attends to the safety and well being of all students, including but not limited to, the use of universal precautions as per blood borne pathogens training.

QUALIFICATIONS

CREDENTIAL: 

Valid Wisconsin license authorizing service in grade levels and areas assigned. 

EDUCATION: 

Bachelor's degree, including all courses to meet credential requirements. 

EXPERIENCE: 

Student teaching, internship, or full-time teaching experience. 

PERSONAL QUALITIES: 

Appearance, grooming and personality which establish a desirable example for students. Ability to meet District standards for physical and mental health. Recommendations from student teaching supervisors and other professionals who have observed the characteristics, scholastic attainment and classroom performance of the teacher that meet District’s standards for hiring. 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

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, or schedule 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 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 required to stand and walk. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, 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 will work in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.