Director, Head Choir Middle School (2026-2027 School Year)

Spring Independent School District•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Middle School Head Choir Director is responsible for teaching an overview of musical elements and styles to beginning students, for teaching vocal techniques and choral skills to the choir students, and for providing curricular and extra-curricular opportunities for use of the learned skills in keeping with the District philosophies, procedures, policies and programs. All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Valid Texas teaching certificate

Nice To Haves

Three years teaching and choir directing experience
Knowledge of overall operation of vocal music program
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Knowledge of state and UIL policies governing choir and extracurricular activities
Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data
Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Coordinates with the Director of Performing and Visual Arts to meet District curriculum goals and objectives.
Works with the High School Head Choir Director to ensure vertical alignment of curriculum.
Organizes the instruction of choral music classes.
Assesses abilities and needs of students
Teaches theory and techniques appropriate to grade level and ability.
Plans instruction and activities for a development program to increase students’ abilities from one grade to the next.
Encourages appreciation of music
Organizes the choral music for the building.
Cooperates with Director of Performing and Visual Arts to recruit, interview and employee private lesson teachers.
Plans competitive activities such as Regional “Fall Choral Clinic and University Interscholastic League” contests.
Coordinates and schedules activities according to the school calendar.
Encourages respect for and enjoyment of public performance.
Stresses good sportsmanship in competition.
Assumes responsibility for administration of choral music funds.
Plans for budgeting and requisitioning supplies, as well as accounting for receipt and disbursement of funds.
Arranges for choosing and purchasing uniforms for performances.
Maintains accurate inventory record of equipment and uniforms.
Exemplifies citizenship, sportsmanship and professionalism in behavior and performance of duties.
Promotes community understanding through communication with parents and concern for students.
Remains current in the field of choral music education through professional organizations, professional literature, workshops and in-service programs.
Complies with the position description of the classroom teacher.
Performs other appropriate duties as assigned by the principal and the Director of Performing and Visual Arts.