TITLE:

                Strings Alive Teacher

 

POSITION TYPE:

                Part-Time (maximum 9 hours per week)

 

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

                Provide string instruction to students in grades 6 through 12 in multiple buildings

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Holds a professional license or be eligible for an endorsement in Music: Instrumental PreK-12 through the Virginia Department of Education
• Successful teaching experience at multiple age and ability levels
• Piano skills, a plus

 

REPORTS TO:

                Coordinator of Gifted Education

 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates the following skills and knowledge: strings instruction, ensemble direction, music theory, music arrangement, and transposition
• Demonstrates knowledge of other orchestral instruments and basic instrument maintenance
• Create an engaging and well-structured curriculum and learning environment
• Provide students with age-appropriate activities and feedback
• Evaluate student progress based on formal and informal assessment
• Attend and participate in parent-teacher conferences, as needed
• Plan and execute two performances in the fall/winter and spring
• Create and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and community

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Involves traveling to and from schools

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

                Based on teacher salary and years of experience

 

EVALUATION:

                Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of

                Personnel.