Instructional Assistant-Music - Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District

Santa Monica, CA

About the Job

Classified Employee's Salary Range: A:22

***Applications accepted online only***

NOTE: This recruitment will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received and may close without notice.

WE DO NOT HAVE NEED FOR ACOUSTIC OR ELECTRIC GUITAR OR PIANO INSTRUCTION.
All assignments require advanced knowledge in at least ONE of the following areas:

Orchestral STRINGS (violin, cello, viola, upright bass)

OR

Classical, Jazz, or Marching BAND (woodwinds, brass)

Instructional Assistant - Music is a position for individuals who:

Understand the process of formal music education in a classroom setting
Are able to play at least one symphonic instrument at an advanced level
Are nurturing and patient
Are fulfilled by helping others to learn and grow
Are capable of providing instructional support to individuals and groups

PLEASE NOTE: As part of the selection process, qualified candidates are required to demonstrate a prepared piece of standard literature on their own instrument.
SMMUSD does NOT provide instruments for candidate use.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the general supervision of an administrator, assists in the instruction and reinforcement of musical concepts and instrumentation to individuals and groups of students; performs related clerical tasks as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:

Must have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent, AND
Must pass the District's Instructional Assistant examination, AND
Must have completed 48 units at an institution of higher learning (with some college coursework related to music); OR
Obtained an Associate's Degree (or higher), with some college coursework related to music

EXPERIENCE:

Paid or verifiable volunteer experience working with children in an organized music setting.

Source : Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District