What are the responsibilities and job description for the Choir Director position at Kennett High School?
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Kennett School District seeks applicants for a Choir Director at Kennett High School/Kennett Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year. As part of our innovative 4-day school week schedule, you will have the opportunity to engage students in meaningful learning experiences while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Applicants need to have a Missouri teacher certification or be eligible for certification. Starting teacher pay is $40,000, and salary is based upon years of experience and education. For more details and to be considered for this position, applicants must register and then apply online at https://kennett.tedk12.com/hire. Please contact Dr. Nathan Baker at 573-717-1100; extension 1403, if you have any questions.
Position Title: Vocal Music Teacher/Choir Director
Qualifications: Teacher certification
Reports to: Building-level Administrators
Terms of Employment: Teacher contract
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Instructs students in developing knowledge and skills in choral music in accordance with the course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
- Enables students to develop an appreciation of the art of music.
- Demonstrates techniques to students in choral music concepts.
- Develops clear and concise lesson plans and organizes class time to provide a balanced program of preparation, instruction, and rehearsal time.
- Assigns duties to choral assistants as necessary.
- Provides individual and small group instruction and adapts the curriculum to the needs of students with varying abilities.
- Uses a variety of instructional techniques and musical repertoire appropriate for the ages and skill level of students.
- Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior and creates a safe, orderly, and effective environment for students.
- Arranges opportunities for students to present musical performances.
- Plans, rehearses, and directs students in musical programs for the school and community.
- Plan and organize concerts, musicals, and other performance.
a. Scheduling, select music, conduct rehearsals.
b. Prepare and produce concert programs.
c. Prepare and produce musical programs.
d. Organize, lead, and supervise large groups of students. - Cooperates with the school administration in providing musical programs for school productions, graduation ceremonies, and civic functions.
- Instructs students in the proper care and use of equipment.
- Organizes storage areas and controls the use of materials and equipment related to the choral program.
- Maintains an organized and workable inventory of all music and equipment related to the choral program.
- Evaluates student performance and growth in knowledge and understandings and prepares regular progress reports.
- Conferences regularly with parents/guardians regarding behavior observations and the performance of students.
- Maintains thorough records for each student.
- Attends staff development programs, curriculum development meetings, and other professional activities.
- Keeps abreast of developments, research, and new technology in the field of music education.
Salary : $40,000