2020/21 Choir Director, High School Job Listing at Leander ISD in Leander, TX (Job ID 4723)

Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To maintain, organize and administer the overall campus choir program in a way that will encourage each participating student to achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and teamwork, and an increased level of self-esteem. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Direct high school vocal performers, including concert choirs, soloists, and ensembles.
• 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 activities.
• Arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town events.
• Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education (SBEC) rule, UIL rules, and board policy pertaining to choir.
• Support choir booster club activities.
• Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to determine program effectiveness and ensure that program renewal is continuous and responds to student needs.
• Design and implement plans for recruitment and retention of students.
• Recommend policies to improve program.
• Ensure that programs are cost-effective and funds are managed wisely.
• Compile budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
• Coordinate fundraising activities and manage funds.
• Maintain current inventory of all fixed assets within department.
• Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all choir equipment.
• Develop and implement plans for vocal music program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Accompany and supervise students on out-of-town trips.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Maintain professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Assist with recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of assistant choir director.
• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance to ensure a consistent focus on student learning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• May provide support to Principal on staffing and evaluation of assistant choir director(s).

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate.
• For teachers providing English Language Arts Reading instruction as the teacher of record, ESL certification is required.
• Experience teaching and directing choir.  Experience as a Head Choir Director at a 4A or 5A high school preferred.

• Knowledge of overall operation of vocal music program; and state and UIL and TEA rules pertaining to choir and proven success as a middle school or high school choir director.
• Skill in communication, public relations and organization.
• Ability to manage budget and personnel; implement policy, procedures, and data; and willingness to advance knowledge by attending workshops, conventions, and staff development sessions.

• May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions during portions of work day.
• Needs to move about inside the classroom or campus to monitor students as necessary.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
• Frequent moving of small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.
• Occasional requires lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
• Ability to understand complex problems and to collaborate and explore alternative solutions.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work schedules of others on short-term basis.
• Ability to make decisions which have significant impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside immediate work unit.
• Maintain composure and professionalism at all times.