Job Title:                          Orchestra Director

Reports to:                      Campus Principal and Director of Fine Arts

Dept/School:                   Assigned Campus 

Wage/Status:                 Exempt

Pay Grade:                      Teacher Pay Scale

Days:                              187

Primary Purpose:

Provide students with an opportunity to participate in extracurricular orchestra activities and ensure compliance with all state, University Interscholastic League (UIL), and district requirements.  Plan activities to achieve district, region, and state recognition.

Qualifications: 

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Music Education or performance degree required

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of overall operation of instrumental music program

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Knowledge of state and UIL policies governing orchestra

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Ability to interpret data

Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Major Responsibilities and Duties: 

Works closely with Intermediate School, Middle School and other High School Directors:

• Scheduling in collaboration with other school staff and Director of Fine Arts
• Curriculum development and implementation
• Coordinating entries into TMEA and UIL events
• Coordinating public relations with the CSISD Communications Office
• Coordination of scheduling of all orchestra classes
• Possible development of Orchestra boosters club
• Team teaching, as needed, at selected CSISD schools
• Identifying and recruiting personnel for the orchestra staff (as needed)
• Active participant in school wide fine arts musicals

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Assistant Directors

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent district and occasional statewide travel; prolonged and irregular hours; outdoor and indoor work; exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather.

**The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.