Director, Head Choir-Middle School

Spring Independent School District•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Middle School Head Choir Director teaches beginning students an overview of musical elements and styles and teaches choir students vocal techniques and choral skills. The position provides curricular and extracurricular opportunities for students to apply learned skills in accordance with District philosophies, procedures, policies, and programs. The Director coordinates the middle school choir program with District arts leadership and the high school choir program, organizes instruction and performances, oversees program funds and resources, and promotes student development and appreciation of music. The role reports to the building principal and also performs appropriate duties assigned by the principal and the Director of Performing and Visual Arts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Valid Texas teaching certificate.
Knowledge of the overall operation of a vocal music program.
Ability to manage budgets 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.
Ability to solve problems and handle a variety of situations and data.
Ability to interpret Texas Education Code (TEC) and policy.
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory.
Effectiveness in oral and written communication.
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

Nice To Haves

Three years of teaching and choir directing experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with the Director of Performing and Visual Arts to meet District curriculum goals and objectives.
Work with the High School Head Choir Director to ensure vertical curriculum alignment.
Organize choral music instruction and assess students’ abilities and needs.
Teach music theory and techniques appropriate to students’ grade levels and abilities.
Plan instruction and activities that develop students’ abilities from one grade to the next.
Encourage appreciation of music and organize the building’s choral music program.
Cooperate with the Director of Performing and Visual Arts in recruiting, interviewing, and employing private lesson teachers.
Plan competitive activities, including the Regional Fall Choral Clinic and University Interscholastic League contests.
Coordinate and schedule activities according to the school calendar.
Encourage respect for and enjoyment of public performance and promote good sportsmanship in competition.
Administer choral music funds; plan budgets and requisitions, and account for receipts and disbursements.
Arrange for selection and purchase of performance uniforms and maintain accurate equipment and uniform inventories.
Model citizenship, sportsmanship, and professionalism in behavior and job performance.
Promote community understanding through communication with parents and concern for students.
Keep current in choral music education through professional organizations, literature, workshops, and in-service programs.
Comply with the classroom teacher position description and perform other appropriate duties assigned by the principal and Director of Performing and Visual Arts.
Meet the physical, travel, schedule, and communication demands of the position.