- Organization:
- Los Alamos Public Schools
- Location:
- Los Alamos
- Salary:
- See Certified Salary Schedule at: https://www.laschools.net/employees/licensed-employees
- Category:
- Orchestra
- Posted On:
- May 12, 2024
Description
Los Alamos Public Schools are searching for a full-time or part-time orchestra teacher to join our team. This new position will share teaching, planning, administrative & clerical responsibilities with the two current orchestra teachers at the elementary (4 - 6th), middle school (7 - 8th) and high school (9 - 12th) levels. Occasional extracurricular activities (evening performances, Honor Orchestra hosting duties, trip planning and trip attendance etc) connected to the classes will require beyond contractual time attendance. Orchestras perform in and produce 3 concerts/year (2 for elementary), are often involved with a large all district spring performance, Honor Orchestra, MPA and All-State. The Los Alamos Public Schools Orchestras serve approximately 450 students from 4th-12th grades across seven school sites. The orchestras are active around the area and state, consistently sending the most students to both Honor Orchestra and All-State. The orchestras regularly receive superior ratings at MPA and regional Music in the Parks events. LAPS has been twice in the past five years awarded the NMMEA “District of Distinction” for its support of music education. We are a strong cohesive group. Residents of Los Alamos, New Mexico, greatly value classical music. The town supports a professional concert series featuring world-renown performers. Locals in town also fund trusts designed to support our music programs. This year some of those funds will bring composer Soon Hee Newbold to our school to work with our orchestra students. The LAPS music team currently consists of 11 dedicated and skilled music teachers. We are interested in adding a strongly qualified and experienced orchestra teacher. A cellist and experience with music and recording technology are preferred but not required. Qualified candidates must be able to: Effectively plan and conduct rehearsals, sectionals and performances Collaborate with other members of the orchestra and music teams, administration, students, parents, and the community Build positive rapport with student, parents, administrators and colleagues Effectively and professionally communicate in a timely manner with parents, teachers, admin and co-workers Demonstrate professional skills such as punctuality, organization and cooperation
Requirements
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Effectively plan and conduct rehearsals, sectionals, and performances
Collaborate with other members of the band and music teams, administration, students, parents, and the community
Build positive rapport with students, parents, administrators, and colleagues
Demonstrate professional skills such as punctuality, organization, effective communication and cooperation
Instruct students on proper care and use of equipment
Maintain records on student performance
Provides individual, small group, and large group instruction and adapts curriculum to meet the needs of students with varying abilities
Observe and evaluate student’s work to determine student progress or to make suggestions for improvement.
May direct planning and supervision of student contests and arranging of student performances
Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and creates a safe, orderly, and effective environment for learning during practice, group rehearsals, and musical performances
Demonstrates techniques to students in music concepts and playing skill
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
B.A. degree in Music Education, or a related field
Cellist with music and recording technology background are preferred but not required
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Teaching Licenses from the New Mexico Public Education Department
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret job-related materials to perform the required duties
Ability to communicate logically and coherently with co-workers, staff, and District personnel
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.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal; see and read a computer screen and printer material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech in normal classroom levels, outdoors, and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; and to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.
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 essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
The information contained in this description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
How to Apply
Go to: https://laschools.schoolspring.com/; search "orchestra" and click on "Apply Now"