QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from a recognized, accredited college or university.
• Valid teaching certificate appropriate for secondary music.
• Demonstrates skills in teaching vocal technique and choir.
• Demonstrates skills in leading, motivating, and cooperating with students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of T.M.E.A. and U.I.L. rules and procedures.
• For Head Director applicants, demonstrates ability to grow and maintain a large, successful choir program in a public school setting.
• For Head Director applicants, minimum of three years of experience as a secondary public school director.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Probationary/Term Contract: 187 days

SALARY:

Pay Grade T60 (Teacher Classification) as approved by the Board of Trustees

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Additional stipend as approved

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Recruit and retain students in the choir program.
• Teach appropriate vocal pedagogy and vocal skills for student success, including at UIL evaluations.
• Prepare individual students for success at individual auditions and competitions, including UIL and TMEA competitions.
• Collaborate with building Fine Arts staff and vertical staff.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work frequent prolonged and irregular hours.
• Collaborate in preparation of Non-Varsity and Varsity Ensembles for successful performances and competitions.
• Head Directors will be expected to mentor and train assistant director(s) when appropriate.
• Head directors will be expected to manage the budget, fundraising, private lesson program, library and inventory.
• Head Directors will be expected to work with the booster club to implement approved goals (when applicable).
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

2. Posture: Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing

3. Motion: Frequent walking

4. Lifting: Regular moderate lifting and carrying (up to 15 pounds); may lift classroom equipment

5. Environment: Regular exposure to noise

6. Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent travel and frequent travel by school bus.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Applications will be reviewed.

Not all applicants will be interviewed.

Hiring Managers may choose to email you regarding this application. Please monitor your email regularly for any communication.

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