Addison Trail High School
Long Term Substitute Teacher- Music Director Orchestra
Available: November 02, 2026- December 18, 2026
Key Responsibilities:
Orchestra Instruction:
Teach and support two orchestra classes, providing instruction in string technique, ensemble skills, music literacy, intonation, rhythm, tone production, bowing, and musical expression.
Guitar Instruction:
Teach and support two guitar classes, focusing on beginning/intermediate guitar technique, chord reading, note reading, rhythm, fingerpicking/PIMA technique, ensemble playing, and individual skill development.
Rehearsals and Class Instruction:
Lead daily class rehearsals and lessons that continue established curriculum, repertoire preparation, playing assessments, and ensemble goals.
Music Literacy:
Support students in reading standard notation, rhythms, chord symbols, tablature when appropriate, key signatures, time signatures, and other foundational music theory concepts.
Technique Development:
Provide instruction on proper posture, hand position, bow hold, left-hand technique, tone production, strumming, fingerpicking, and other instrument-specific fundamentals.
Ensemble Preparation:
Help students prepare assigned repertoire for upcoming performances, assessments, or classroom playing evaluations.
Classroom Management:
Maintain a positive, structured, and productive classroom environment that supports student learning, musicianship, and respectful participation.
Assessment and Feedback:
Monitor student progress, provide constructive feedback, and continue established playing tests, written reflections, practice assignments, and other classroom assessments as needed.
Collaboration:
Work with the Music Department Chair, the Fine Arts Department, accompanists, student leaders, and the school administration to ensure continuity of instruction and adherence to program expectations.
Equipment and Materials:
Assist students with proper use and care of school instruments, guitars, bows, cases, sheet music, classroom technology, and rehearsal materials.
Communication:
Communicate professionally with students, families, and staff as needed regarding assignments, rehearsals, performances, and classroom expectations.
Required Skills:
Qualifications:
| Location | Addison, IL |
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