Position: Teacher, Orchestra Director

Campus: La Porte Junior High

 

This posting is for the 2023-2024 school year.

 

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
• Valid Texas Teacher's Certificate
• Alternative Certification Program applicants must have passed content exam(s) to be eligible for employment
• Experience in all levels of music preferred

Responsibilities:

• Specific knowledge of subject assigned
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communications, and interpersonal skills
• Supervise assistant directors

Salary:                                  

• $60,000 for beginning teacher with "0" years experience 
• $1,000 Master's Degree addenda
• Additional $1,000 Doctorate Degree addenda 
• $4,100 Stipend - Junior High Orchestra Director  

Pay Grade: Certified Instructional, 10 Duty Months  

 

Other Information: 

 

Apply online, including your letter of interest and resume. Three references must be provided or received, including a reference from your current building principal and supervisor. 

 

ACP Candidates must attach the program acceptance letter with current eligibility status.

 

The District contributes $400/month to the cost of employee only health insurance, which is $175/month greater than the state required amount of $225/month.

 

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Frequent walking
• Lifting: Frequent light lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling (less than 15 pounds); occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling (up to 50 pounds)
• Environment: Work inside and outside, regular exposure to noise and the elements
• Mental Demands: Maintain control under stress