Music - Head Choir Director - Junior High Job at Arlington Independent School Di

Boles Jr High School

Teacher/Professional - Secondary - Music - Head Choir Director

Job Number: 0000758747

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ROLE AND PURPOSE:

• Provide instruction to students in order to develop the skills and ability to excel in chosen area of music.
• Contribute to music program as a whole and to the individual growth of students involved in music.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Valid Texas teaching certificate or eligible for alternative certification.

Experience:

• Successful experience as music teacher or participation in an applicable music program.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT

• Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student musicians in the program assigned.
• Manage and assist music activities, contests, and rehearsals to promote individual growth in musical skills.
• Work with other members of staff to plan and implement instructional goals and objectives to ensure overall educational development of student musicians.
• Assist in establishing performance criteria for ensemble and individual competition and evaluate student's musical abilities initially and on a regular basis.
• Significant knowledge of teaching techniques and procedures.
• Ability to instruct and supervise students at either or both the secondary and elementary level.

SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION CLIMATE

• Take all prudent and necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Keep informed of and ensure compliance with all UIL rules and regulations.
• Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Assist in working with appropriate campus administration to schedule and coordinate events.

SCHOOL/ORGANIZATIONAL IMPROVEMENT

• Assist in developing and maintaining an evaluation of the music program and make changes based on assessment.

ADMINISTRATION AND FISCAL/FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

• Assist in selection of appropriate equipment and instructional materials.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, entry forms, and other required documents.
• Assist in maintaining a current inventory of all fixed assets applicable to the program.
• Assist in overseeing the process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all applicable equipment.

STUDENT MANAGEMENT

• Properly supervise students during all applicable events.
• Establish and consistently enforce student discipline during performances, rehearsals, contests, and while on trips off school property in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and the student handbook.
• Encourage and promote, by instruction and positive example, proper conduct in all phases of contest and performance participation.

SCHOOL/COMMUNITY RELATIONS

• Establish and maintain open and productive communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, administrators, and teachers.

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

• Actively engage in life-long learning.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

MISCELLANEOUS

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Districtwide and area-wide travel for various performances and contests.
• Frequent prolonged and irregular hours.
• Possible outdoor exposure to sun and heat (most applicable to high school band positions).

NOTE: In order to minimize current campus disruption, current teachers and classroom assistants may only apply to job postings if the position is a promotion. A promotion is defined by an increase in salary grade or incremental stipend. This does not apply if the transfer window is open.

Duty Days: 187

Additional Job Information: This is a pooled position. It is open year-round even if no current openings exist.