IRVING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

MASTER CLASS INSTRUCTOR

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Master Class Instructor

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Nonexempt

FUNDING SOURCE: Local – Fine Arts Department

REPORTS TO: Head Campus Band Director

PAY GRADE: According to Board Approved Salary Schedule

DEPARTMENT: Fine Arts

DATE REVISED: May 10, 2019

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Master class teachers will provide instruction to students of a particular

instrument (i.e. flute, trumpet, oboe, violin, etc.) Students will be taught in small group settings ranging

from 2 to 25 students. Master classes will focus on the finer details of playing an instrument (i.e.tone

production, breathing, vibrato, technique, range, flexibility, musicality, playing positions, etc.) Master

classes will be one hour in length and will be held on an Irving ISD campus.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education/Certification:

• High school degree or GED.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge and strong playing ability of said instrument.

• Ability to work with small groups of students in a positive and productive manner.

• Strong organizational, communication,and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

• Ability to access student instrumental needs and prescribe possible solutions for

enrichment and remediation.

Minimum Experience:

Knowledge of the instrument

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Present master classes to small groups of students in a positive and productive manner as

requested by the campus band director.

2. Maintain a cooperative working relationship with band directors, band members and all band staff.

3. Ability to access student instrumental needs and prescribe possible solutions for enrichment and

remediation.

4. Solutions for enrichment/remediation will be communicated to students and directors.

5. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSBILITIES:

none

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Must maintain emotional

control and exercise reasoning and problem solving skills while under stress. Must demonstrate

ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written). Should be able to interpret procedures and

analyze data for decision-making. Frequent in-district and occasional in-state or national travel.

Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

Safety: Contribute to the prevention of accidents and injuries by observing safety rules and

District policy, practicing the principles and skills taught in safety training, wearing personal

protective equipment as required, reporting injuries and incidences immediately to supervisor, and

being proactive in the ongoing efforts to improve and maintain workplace safety.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with

Disabilities Act (ADA) and foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities

assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may

be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform the essential functions.