Qualifications
Qualification RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.
- Bachelor's degree in Music Education or Music Performance
- Master's degree preferred
- Valid Teaching Certification Issued by Texas Education Agency appropriate to subject and grade level of assignment EC-12 Music, or has received statement of eligibility
- Minimum of 1 year of full-time teaching experience preferred
- Demonstrated musical proficiency on the Harp
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues on multiple campuses
- Effective oral and written communications skills, including the ability to use social media effectively
- Ability to interact appropriately with the public, District staff, and parents
- Ability to market the Harp program
- Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
Physical Requirements/Working ConditionsThe work environment characteristics and physical demands 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. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.
The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. 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. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.
Additional Information- Regular moderate lifting, moving, and carrying equipment up to 75 lbs
- Frequent exposure to noise and loud music
- Daily travel from campus to campus
- Some overnight and/or out-of-town travel and travel by school bus