Music 5-12 - Choral Director - PS 192 Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts RB# 26-006

Buffalo Public Schools•Buffalo, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Pascal Mubenga, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of MUSIC 5-12 CHORAL DIRECTOR at PS 192 BUFFALO ACADEMY FOR VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS. This role involves directing choral ensembles, teaching vocal techniques, selecting and preparing repertoire, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The position requires a New York State or Buffalo certification in the relevant tenure area and offers the opportunity to engage with the community through performances and advocacy.

Requirements

New York State or Buffalo certified in the tenure area for which they are applying to teach.
Attach a PDF or a screenshot of their certifications.
Demonstrate familiarity with the New York State Learning Standards for the Arts.
Possess proficient piano accompaniment and choral conducting skills.
Knowledge of vocal pedagogy.
Ability to teach healthy singing techniques.
Ability to instruct in diction, blend, intonation, breath support, and musicianship.
Possess diverse repertoire knowledge.
Ability to collaborate effectively with accompanists, faculty, administrators, parents, and community partners.

Nice To Haves

Current City of Buffalo residency.

Responsibilities

Participate in after-school and weekend community performances.
Perform assigned tasks, fulfill required duties, and carry out additional responsibilities as designated by the building principal.
Provide instruction for a diverse population of students, including students with exceptionalities.
Direct choral ensembles: Plan, rehearse, and conduct school choirs for concerts, showcases, festivals, competitions, and community events.
Teach vocal technique: Instruct students in healthy singing, breath support, diction, tone production, blend, intonation, and expressive performance.
Select repertoire: Choose age-appropriate, educationally valuable, diverse, and performance-ready choral music.
Prepare students for performances: Coach students in musicianship, stage presence, interpretation, memorization, and ensemble discipline.
Assess student progress: Evaluate vocal growth, music literacy, rehearsal participation, performance quality, and artistic development.
Lead auditions and placement: Audition students, assign voice parts, form ensembles, and support recruitment for the choral program.
Collaborate with arts faculty: Work with theater, dance, instrumental music, and academic staff on productions, interdisciplinary projects, and school events.
Coordinate concerts and events: Manage performance logistics, including scheduling, programs, accompanists, venues, attire, equipment, and communication with families.
Support musical theater productions: Provide vocal direction, rehearsal leadership, and coaching for school musicals or staged performances.
Maintain program administration: Manage budgets, music libraries, attendance, permissions, festival paperwork, communications, and equipment needs.
Promote a positive ensemble culture: Build an inclusive, disciplined, respectful, and artistically ambitious learning environment.
Engage the community: Represent the school through performances, partnerships, outreach events, and arts advocacy.
Ensure student safety and professionalism: Follow school policies, supervise students during rehearsals and performances, and model professional artistic conduct.