Choir Director

About This Role

Direct and manage the choir program for students, providing appropriate learning activities and experiences for their intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and leadership to choir students, conduct and lead the choir, and provide musical guidance
• Conduct auditions, and guide students with achieving correct tone, pitch, rhythm, tempo, and harmony
• Establish performance requirements, enforce academic requirements, and verify each student's eligibility to participate in choir
• Provide for choir participation at extracurricular events including concerts and UIL
• Develop and implement plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program and prepare lessons that accommodate individual student differences
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP)
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing
• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for student development
• Develop and administer budget based on documented program needs and ensure cost-effective operations
• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate
• Demonstrated competency in music and choir
• Knowledge of music theory, conducting, harmony, and vocal production
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Knowledge of University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Ability to interpret data
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Student teaching or approved internship experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Student teaching or approved internship experience

Benefits