Job Abstract

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

• 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

• Assists in the instruction and reinforcement of musical concepts, appreciation, theory and instrumentation to individuals and groups of students; conducts and monitors exercises, rehearsals and performances; takes attendance and maintains related records
• Maintains and controls student behavior during class and individual group sessions; disciplines students according to established procedures
• Participates in the coordination of student music activities and lessons; participates in student activities related to music education and rehearsals
• Performs clerical tasks as assigned including duplicating materials, filing, typing and maintaining assigned records; reproduces, distributes and maintains music materials; prepares music packets for students
• Communicates with teachers and maintains effective relationships with students and parents regarding student progress, behavior and related matters
• Assists students with adjusting or preparing instruments; responds to questions from students as needed
• Attends meetings and in-services as assigned
• Performs related duties as assigned

• Basic music education
• Various instruments used in a band or string ensemble
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
• Appropriate student conduct
• Basic record keeping techniques
• Operation of assigned office equipment

• Assist in the instruction and reinforcement of musical concepts, tuning, and instrumentation to individuals and groups of students
• Perform related clerical tasks as assigned
• Read, understand and explain musical scores and sheet music
• Follow the conductor's tempo and dynamics
• Understand and follow oral and written directions
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Operate assigned office equipment
• Attend and participate in rehearsals and performances

SUPERVISION:
Supervision is received from an administrator. Technical and functional direction is received from a teacher. No supervision of other staff is exercised.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Classroom work environment, outside instructional spaces (e.g., football stadium, track field, auditorium, etc.). May be exposed to inclement weather conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to play instruments or demonstrate activities. Seeing to read musical scores/parts. Hearing and speaking to exchange information. Sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling moderately heavy objects.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS:
To be considered for an employment opportunity with the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, it is necessary for you to complete an official District Application and Supplemental Questions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. The application is part of the examination process and is part of your total evaluation of qualifications for employment.

THE EXAMINATION PROCESS:
For those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process will consist of any one or more of the following: Training and Experience Evaluation, Written Test, Performance Test, and/or Structured Interview. Additional information pertaining to the examination process will be emailed to those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications.

EXAMINATION PROTESTS:
Protest of any part of the examination process must be in writing and received in the office of the Director of Classified Personnel no later than five (5) working days from the date you were notified of examination results. All notifications are sent electronically via email. Any protest must include rationale to support the protest and must be based on illegal discrimination, abuse of discretion, or procedure/process error. We are not responsible for any incoming mail that is lost or misdirected after it has been entrusted to the US Postal Service.

ACCOMMODATION FOR DISABLED:
If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in any of these examination procedures, please notify the Personnel Commission in writing at the time you submit your application.

ESTABLISHMENT OF ELIGIBILITY LIST:
This examination process shall be open to all qualified applicants and shall result in one integrated eligibility list. All eligibility lists shall be established in accordance with Personnel Commission rules and shall be established for a period one (1) year, unless otherwise noted, or until there are fewer than three (3) ranks of eligible candidates who are available. Candidates are placed on the eligibility list in rank order according to their final examination score. Final examination scores will not change, but ranking may change as other candidates are added or removed from the list.

ADVANCED STEP PLACEMENT:
Generally, new employees start at the first step on the appointed salary schedule. When filling a permanent vacancy, a new employee may request a higher salary placement based on having training and experience that greatly exceeds the minimum qualifications. An employee may submit a formal request for advanced step consideration on or after the first day of employment. Education transcripts, training certificates, and additional references may be requested for verification purposes.

HOW YOU WILL HEAR FROM US:
All correspondence and notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent to the email address you provide. It is your responsibility to review, follow instructions, and respond to information in a timely manner; as if it was a function of your job.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.