FAYETTE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Orchestra Teacher
Position Description
The Fayette County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or
disability in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities.
WORK LOCATION: Assigned School FLSA STATUS: E x e m pt
REPORTS TO: P r incipal and/or designated WORK CALENDAR: 1 9 0 Days
school-based administrators
SALARY: Salary based on Fayette County APPROVED (Board):
Public School System Educator
REVISED: November 2024;
Salary Scale adjusted for days
September 2022;
worked.
February 2018
SUMMARY: Provide high quality instruction and implement the curriculum for assigned students; establish, foster, facilitate
and maintain a safe and secure classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance
2. Provide content related and appropriate instruction based on Fayette County’s curriculum
3. Use research based instructional strategies to engage students in active, student centered learning
4. Maintain lesson plans and use relevant data to plan for instruction to meet the needs of all students
5. Assess, document and prepare reports such as achievement progress, grade and classroom performance, and
attendance
6. Conduct rehearsals for large and small ensembles
7. Provide orchestral instruction on string technique for individual students, small groups and the entire ensemble
8. Plan, arrange and conduct special orchestral performances
9. Manage all funds in accordance with school system procedures
10. Arrange for transportation to/from orchestral performances
11. Provide a well-managed, safe and orderly environment that encourages respect for all
12. Assume responsibility for orchestral inventory, purchasing, care, maintenance and storage of all equipment
13. Participate in student related conferences in order to enhance student learning
14. Perform additional activities and duties intended for school and student enhancement
15. Attend professional learning sessions and/or required conferences
16. Promote a positive school environment that enhances student learning
17. Ability to be present at the physical worksite
18. Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations
19. Perform other duties as assigned and allowable by intended program
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university
Hold or be eligible for school system’s required certification in appropriate educational field
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work well with students, parents, staff and the community
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities. Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force
occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Frequent
2024
