<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><br><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr">Colleagues, <div><br></div><div>Saline Area Schools Orchestras will have a 5-8 Long-Term substitute position available starting at the end of October due to Ben Culver's medical absence. We're looking to find a great string teaching candidate interested in sharing their love of music with students. Feel free to contact me at <a href="mailto:brierem@salineschools.org">brierem@salineschools.org</a> questions concerning this position.</div><div><br></div><div>Thanks,</div><div>Matthew Briere</div><div><br></div><div style="text-align:center"><a href="https://www.applitrack.com/wisd/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.asp?AppliTrackJobId=8931"><font size="4"><b style="background-color:rgb(244,204,204)">APPLY HERE</b></font></a></div><div><br></div><div><p dir="ltr" style="margin:0px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.3333px;text-align:center"><strong>Grades 5 - 8 Orchestra Long-Term Substitute<br>** EDUStaff Position **<br>Saline Middle School & Heritage School (1 period every other day)<br>Salary = $125.00 per day w/ potential for monthly attendance bonus</strong></p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.3333px"> </span><p dir="ltr" style="margin:0px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.3333px"><strong>SUMMARY:</strong><br>The grades 5 – 8 orchestra teacher is responsible for the orchestra program and implementation of activities for strings students within Saline Area Schools including fiddle club, (Tuesdays and Wednesdays before school) and concerts, (additional compensation for these duties).</p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.3333px"> </span><p dir="ltr" style="margin:0px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.3333px"><strong>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong> (Other duties may be assigned.)</p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.3333px"> </span><ul style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.3333px"><li>Provides and coordinates the instructional program for students in the assigned area of responsibility, evaluates results on a continuous basis.</li><li>Assesses students’ achievement and develops instructional strategies to meet individual educational needs of students in the assigned area of responsibility.</li><li>Plans curriculum and prepares lessons and other instructional materials to meet individual needs of students, considering such factors as physical, emotional and educational levels of development.</li><li>Participates as a part of Individualized Education Program Team (IEPT) meetings when necessary. Assists in the development and implementation of student IEP goals and instruction based on individual student needs.</li><li>Works cooperatively and communicates with District and constituent district staff, students and parents/guardians.</li><li>Maintains accurate attendance records and appropriate reports.</li><li>Participates in District level staff meetings, in-service activities, staff development/special programs, school improvement teams and planning committees as appropriate to the assignment.</li><li>Regularly document student progress using assessment tools, monitoring through observations/evaluation and/or collecting data. Uses student progress data to improve instruction.</li><li>Supervises and implements instruction for students in class and in the community; directs the activities of teacher assistants in all areas of instruction as well as other activities.</li><li>Maintains accurate records in a manner consistent with state and federal law as required by the District.</li><li>Establishes and maintains open communications with parents, staff, administration and outside agencies.</li><li>Adheres to District health and safety rules, policies and procedures.</li><li>Monitors student needs and implement programs.</li><li>Exhibits emotional stability, exercises good judgment and makes decisions in accordance with board policies and administrative guidelines, with minimum supervision.</li><li>Performs such other tasks as may from time to time be assigned by the supervisor.</li><li>Exemplary attendance is essential for this position. Employee must be physically present and mentally alert at all times.</li></ul><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.3333px"> </span><p dir="ltr" style="margin:0px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.3333px"><strong>SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong><br>Directs Teaching Assistant(s) / Paraeducators on a day-to-day basis.</p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.3333px"> </span><p dir="ltr" style="margin:0px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.3333px"><strong>QUALIFICATIONS:</strong><br>Exemplary, predictable and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Alternative requirements that may be appropriate and acceptable to the Board of Education may be considered. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.3333px"> </span><p dir="ltr" style="margin:0px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.3333px"><strong>EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:</strong></p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.3333px"> </span><ul dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.3333px"><li>Valid Secondary Michigan Teaching Certificate required.</li><li>Michigan teaching certificate in music education with either JQ or JX endorsement.</li><li>Demonstrated successful student teaching experience required; two years of experience preferred.</li><li>Possess experience with computer instruction and technology.</li><li>Possess the skills and desire to work in a collaborative team with others</li><li>Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the teacher's role in a team environment.</li><li>Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.</li></ul><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.3333px"> </span><p dir="ltr" style="margin:0px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.3333px"><strong>LANGUAGE SKILLS:</strong></p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.3333px"> </span><ul dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.3333px"><li>Ability to explain and demonstrate appropriate teaching techniques.</li><li>Ability to read, analyze and interpret information including periodicals and professional journals.</li><li>Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of educators, students and the general public.</li><li>Ability to write lesson plans, IEP's and other related correspondence.</li><li>Ability to direct the activities of others to execute student IEP goals.</li></ul><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.3333px"> </span><p dir="ltr" style="margin:0px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.3333px"><strong>TECHNICAL SKILLS:</strong></p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.3333px"> </span><ul dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.3333px"><li>Ability to integrate technology into the everyday workflow is necessary.</li><li>Ability to utilize District technology and work to maintain proficiency, as required skill sets change with technology and/or the needs of the District.</li><li>Ability to use computer technology for research, data management, communications and other instruction.</li><li>Ability to use a personal computer (PC) or MAC in a networked environment to utilize the Internet and other electronic communication mechanisms.</li><li>Knowledge of productivity applications such as Microsoft Office (word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software) is required.</li></ul><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.3333px"> </span><p dir="ltr" style="margin:0px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.3333px"><strong>REASONING ABILITY</strong>:</p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.3333px"> </span><ul dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.3333px"><li>Highly proficient in subject areas of: reasoning, problem solving, organizational dynamics and emotional intelligence.</li><li>Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists</li><li>Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.</li></ul><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.3333px"> </span><p dir="ltr" style="margin:0px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.3333px"><strong>INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:</strong></p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.3333px"> </span><ul dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.3333px"><li>Ability to build rapport with others and to serve diverse publics.</li><li>Ability to take initiative; work well with others as a collaborative team member and exhibit good communication skills.</li><li>Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with other departments, agencies and individuals.</li><li>Ability to work creatively and skillfully with students.</li><li>Ability to demonstrate initiative and understanding in working with students, staff and parents/guardians.</li></ul><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.3333px"> </span><p dir="ltr" style="margin:0px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.3333px"><strong>PHYSICAL DEMANDS:</strong></p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.3333px"> </span><p dir="ltr" style="margin:0px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.3333px">The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\</p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.3333px"> </span><p dir="ltr" style="margin:0px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.3333px">The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as books and teaching material. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The ability to travel to other buildings is required. The position requires the individual to sometimes work irregular or extended work hours and meet multiple demands from several people. The ability to travel to other buildings is required.</p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.3333px"> </span><p dir="ltr" style="margin:0px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.3333px"><strong>ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY:</strong><br>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 the essential functions.</p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.3333px"> </span><p dir="ltr" style="margin:0px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.3333px">The noise level in the work environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff. The employee is directly responsible for the safety and well being of students. The employee is exposed to infections at a greater risk than the average person. Occasionally the employee may be required to be outdoors for a short period of time, and therefore subject to varying weather conditions, for purposes of accomplishing the essential functions of this job.</p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.3333px"> </span><p dir="ltr" style="margin:0px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.3333px"><strong>FLSA Status</strong>: Exempt</p><div><br></div>-- <br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr">Matthew Briere<br>Orchestra Director/Music Department Coordinator<br>Saline High School<br>1300 Campus Parkway<br>Saline, Michigan 48176<br>1 (734) 401-4216<br><a href="mailto:brierem@salineschools.org" target="_blank">brierem@salineschools.org</a><br><br></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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