Teacher, Choir Director MS (26-27)

Job Title:                           Teacher, Choir Director MS (26-27)                                            

Reports To:                       Campus Principal and Director of Fine Arts

Pay Grade:                        Teacher Pay Scale

Dept/Campus:                  Assigned Campus

Wage/Hour Status:          Exempt                

Days:                                 187 

Primary Purpose:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Provide music instruction for students and to present students in performance as a part of that instruction.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of subjects assigned
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience

At least one year of student teaching or approved internship

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Recruit and retain students in the choir program.
• Teach appropriate vocal pedagogy and vocal skills for student success.
• Prepare individual students for success at individual auditions and competitions.
• Instructs all students and ensure each student’s progress by as much individualization as possible
• Present concerts and programs as dictated by the instructional needs of the students and the expectations of the district and community.
• Establishes a positive classroom climate and effectively manages music instruction within that environment.
• Effectively plans for instruction using knowledge of subject matter as well as knowledge of the physical, emotional, and intellectual growth process of students
• Selects music and music materials which are appropriate for teaching and performance and which will contribute to the development of the student’s understanding and appreciation of music.
• Effectively evaluates student progress in terms of the purposes of the course and grade taught.
• Plan a consistent and comprehensive curriculum for choir students.
• Meet other responsibilities, including presentation of performances, as may be directed by the administration.
• Encourages and assists students in ensembles, solos, and preparation for auditions in activities such as honors choirs, all-state groups, music scholarships, etc.
• Plans, accompanies and is responsible for the chorus’ performance, including behavior, at all concerts, programs, activities, and on all field trips.
• When applicable, approves the design and coordinates the purchase of uniforms or other outfits.
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Perform other duties as required by supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).

Equipment used:

Personal or laptop computer, printer, copier, fax machine, calculator, telephone, electronic mobile devices, projector, video display monitor and related coaching equipment

Working Conditions:

Physical Demands /Mental Demands/ Environmental Factors:

The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Regularly sit, talk or hear; frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; frequent repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-50 pounds; control behavior; move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment; frequent, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Frequently required to stand, walk reach with hands and arms; vision abilities include close vision; and color vision, regularly work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress; the noise level is usually high.  There are a number of deadlines associated with this position, which may cause significant stress.  The employee must also deal with a wide variety of people on various issues.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

College Station ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.