Columbia Public Schools is hiring: Teacher - Vocal Music (High School) 2025-26 i

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POSITION PROPERTIES

Position Title: Teacher – Vocal Music (High School)

Schedule / Grade: TEACH

Job Code: ##TEACHXXX

FLSA: Exempt

Calendar: TEACH

Benefits: Eligible

Contract Type: TEACH

Bargaining Unit: TCHR-NEA

Revised Date: 10/16/2024

PURPOSE

This position is responsible for vocal music classroom instruction and training at the high school level. This includes the continued development of students' vocal skills, music theory knowledge, and building confidence through performance. Candidates should have a strong background in choral conducting and vocal pedagogy. This position could be assigned to teach any combination of the following, but not limited to: Concert Choir, Advanced Treble Choir, Show Choir, Tenor/Bass Choir, Musical Theatre/Production 1-3, Music Basics (guitar), Music Theory Honors, Beginning Piano, and Music Production and Engineering.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Design and implement a comprehensive vocal music curriculum that includes vocal technique, music theory, sight-reading, ear training, and performance skills, aligned with state and national standards.
• Direct and rehearse choirs, vocal ensembles, and soloists, preparing students for concerts, competitions, festivals, and community performances.
• Create engaging, challenging lessons that develop students’ understanding of vocal performance and music fundamentals.
• Foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment that supports students' growth, confidence, and self-expression.
• Provide constructive feedback to students to help them refine vocal techniques, ensemble singing, and overall musicianship.
• Organize and manage classroom materials, equipment, and sheet music; maintain a safe, organized learning space.
• Encourage students to participate in school-wide musical events, competitions, and workshops, promoting a culture of excellence in the arts.
• Collaborate with other teachers, music faculty, and school administration to integrate music into broader curriculum initiatives and support cross-disciplinary projects.
• Communicate with parents/guardians regarding student progress, performance opportunities, and any areas for improvement.
• Stay informed on trends in music education and explore new methodologies to enrich the vocal music program.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance, attendance, and behavior; communicate regularly with parents/guardians about student progress.
• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated both individually and collaboratively.
• Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Teach assigned fine art electives as needed by the district and building programs/curriculum (examples include beginning guitar, piano, intro audio engineering, etc.).
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Participate in professional development opportunities, faculty meetings, and school events as required.
• Collaborate with administrators, colleagues, and parents in a positive and productive manner.
• Strive to implement by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure while maintaining order in the classroom in a fair and appropriate manner.
• Make provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s) where applicable.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Perform other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS

All employees of the District are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position, and demonstrate the values of the district at all times. For information on policies, regulations and values, visit http://www.cpsk12.org.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports To: Building Principal, Assistant Principal, and District Director of Fine Arts

Supervises: None

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in related area; Missouri teacher certification in Secondary Vocal Music.

Preferred: 3 or more years of successful choral experience at the high school level. Strong piano skills. Experience with building and maintaining a show choir program.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

Language: Read, analyze and interpret professional journals, Board policy, administrative procedures and forms and governmental regulations and guidance; Read, analyze, and implement curriculum and assessment data to plan instruction; Complete forms, write reports and engage in written correspondence with parents; Present information effectively and respond to questions; Write clear and complete lesson plans.

Computation: Work with mathematical concepts. Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning: Solve a variety of problems in many different situations; Interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form; Apply knowledge of current educational theory and instructional techniques while presenting subject matter to students; Demonstrate executive functions such as planning, organizing, remembering, and regulating information and behavior as they pertain to student performance and achievement.

Other Skills and Abilities: Identify needs and abilities of individual students and adapt instructional methods accordingly; establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

Technology: Integrate technology into daily instruction; present information to students using a variety of media; Access and present information from online sources in a manner that enhances instruction; Instruct in buildings/classes where students are actively using 1-to-1 technology such as laptop computers, iPads, and other devices; Lead students in creating and presenting multi-media projects when such assignments enhance student learning; Use district software for recording grades and finding student information; Readily utilize smart boards, projectors and other instructional tools; Adhere to all District policies and procedures regarding technology use.

Physical Demands: An individual who holds this position must have the ability to: Speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously; Move around the classroom to interact with and manage students/groups of students; Read handwritten or printed material.

Attendance: Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

Conditions and Environment: The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active.

Prospective and current employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact human resources to discuss reasonable accommodations to perform the essential job functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer