Metro Nevr Instrumental Music Coordinator

NEVR Instrumental Coordinator Key Responsibilities

1. Contribute to innovation by investigating, identifying, and recommending opportunities for improvement in Instrumental Music.
2. Contribute to the development of team and project plans through specialised knowledge in policy, programs, and initiatives in Instrumental Music.
3. Ensure that the allocated tasks/projects and responsibilities undertaken are of a high quality and achieved within required timelines and make optimal use of available resources.
4. Monitor and evaluate issues, consult with stakeholders, and provide advice regarding the provision of Instrumental Music in the metro NEVR region.
5. In consultation with the metro NEVR principals’ reference group, contribute to the identification of issues by recognising opportunities for improvement and initiating actions to support improvement within NEVR Instrumental Music programs.
6. Ensure that accountabilities and outcomes are met and regularly reported upon.
7. Actively participate in the annual Performance and Development Plan review process.

Specific Duties

The metro NEVR principals’ reference group and regional leadership will provide support to the metro NEVR Instrumental Music Coordination Team in its specific duties to ensure the effective delivery of Instrumental Music Programs in schools across the region. Instrumental Music Coordinators will provide effective leadership and support for Instrumental Music teachers and schools in the NEVR, collaborating within their own team and with their respective leadership group to:

1. Provide a coordinated regional Instrumental Music program to service the needs of Instrumental Music teachers and secondary schools and provide advice to the metro NEVR principals’ reference group and regional leadership regarding Instrumental Music service needs and issues across the region.
2. Provide support and advice regarding the IM staffing needs of schools, teaching allocations, priorities in music education and curriculum issues affecting Instrumental Music teachers. A working knowledge of contemporary music programs will be advantageous.
3. Organise appropriate professional development activities for Instrumental Music teachers in metro NEVR.
4. Provide secondary schools with assistance and advice on all aspects of their Instrumental Music program to ensure continuous improvement of student learning.
5. Assist with the production and maintenance of computer-based written materials and databases related to school music programs and Instrumental Music staffing. A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word, Filemaker-Pro and Adobe Design software will be advantageous.
6. Manage or assist with NEVR events such as the annual NEVR Youth Concert and workshops and be prepared to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment, including working extended hours and occasional weekends in relation to major projects as needed.
7. Regularly produce an NEVR Instrumental Music teacher newsletter.
8. Provide advice to Music Coordinators/principals regarding the preparation of reports and submissions relevant to Instrumental Music e.g., the annual IM school survey. This includes overseeing a portfolio of schools and coordinating school visits at least once per year or more often if required. A driver’s licence and reliable vehicle is essential. Occasional country travel may be necessary.

Other duties as required by the metro NEVR principals’ reference group and regional leadership.

The role of classroom teacher may include but is not limited to:

• Direct teaching of groups of students and individual students;
• Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of a curriculum area or other curriculum program within the school;
• Undertaking other classroom teaching related and organisational duties as determined by the School Principal;
• Participating in activities such as parent/teacher meetings; staff meetings; camps and excursions;
• Undertaking other non-teaching supervisory duties.