HS Show Choir Director

TITLE: HS Show Choir Director

POSTION TYPE: INST

STIPEND AMOUNT: $3538.00

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS: 

Required:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Music Education
2. Experience with a show choir.

3. Keyboarding skills

Desired:

1. Experience leading a show choir.
  

BASIC FUNCTION:

Direct show choir and work with vocal music director in creating programs and opportunities for students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Select appropriate teaching resources and show choir pieces for each group.
2. Attend and participate in a minimum of five concerts/competitions.
3. Plan the show choir calendar for the year including contests, concerts, community performances and trips.
4. Submit concert dates to curriculum coordinator for approval in coordination with building administration. October 15th is the submission deadline.
5. Prepare contest registrations, contest itineraries, required contest paperwork.
6. Work with the choreographer and accompanist to develop an ensemble experience.
7. Recruit, audition, and rehearse an instrumental ensemble to back-up the band. If no instrumentalists are available, select the appropriate back-up music and attain rights to use for performance and recording purposes.
8. Manage show choir uniforms and dress that are appropriate for the students and musical selection.
9. Reserve and maintain rehearsal and performance space.
10. Manage any fees and budgets for the ensemble.
11. Ensure all funds are secure and turned in promptly to the office manager of the school.
12. Organize auditions for the following school year, to include incoming middle school participants.
13. Submit reports and activity checklists to building and district administration as requested.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):

1. Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.

2. Maintain confidentiality.

3. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.

4. Assist with other duties as may be assigned

5. 8.Attend district-wide meetings as requested

DEPARTMENT: Activities Department

REPORTS TO: Activities Director/Building Administrator

EVALUATES: N/A 

BARGAINING GROUP: N/A

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

FT/PT: Part time

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Sitting, standing, walking

WORKING CONDITIONS: Inside

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Approved By: Lillie Noland

Date: 05/23/2025

 All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check.  Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.