Butler County Educational Service Center is hiring: Middle School Vocal Music Di

TITLE: Middle School Vocal Music Director

Reports To: Building Principal

Building: Ross Middle School

Position Type: Middle School Teaching/ Music - Vocal

Date Posted: 2/4/2025

Location: Ross Middle School

Date Available: 08/01/2025

Closing Date: Until Filled

District: Ross Local Schools

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Appropriate licensure/certification through the Ohio Department of Education
2. Must be competent to direct, supervise, or coach a pupil-activity program.
3. Must have knowledge of rules and regulations established by the Board of Education to govern pupil activity programs.
4. Must acquire and maintain valid Pupil Activity Permit where required by specific duty statement.
5. Must have the ability to travel to more than one work location in the course of performing one’s duties if position so requires.
6. Willingness to work as a team member with staff and parents.
7. Strong knowledge of the New Ohio Content Standards.
8. Desire to promote the successful learning of all students.
9. Ability to communicate effectively.
10. Good organizational skills.
11. Ability to use technological resources in instruction.
12. Understanding of curriculum-based assessments.
13. History of good job attendance.
14. Must pass criminal background check.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Establish and maintain an up-to-date membership list of student participants.
2. Establish and maintain an up-to-date calendar of meetings/practices/events, etc.
3. Adhere to and properly implement the Extracurricular Code of Conduct and the Substance Use/Abuse policies and regulations for student participants as adopted by the Board of Education.
4. Coordinate other activities which may include:
5. Involvement in the Choir Booster Fundraising Projects.
6. Select and make arrangements for choir uniforms.
7. Work side by side with Ross vocal boosters to enhance the quality of the vocal music program.
8. Coordinate annual Music in the Parks (or other music competitions) with Ross Middle School Band Director.
9. Implement the policies and regulations of the Ross Local Board of Education.
10. Implement assignments and responsibilities as assigned by the building principal.
11. Assist the high school choral director with show choir music rehearsals, choreography rehearsals, and student supervision during show choir camp as needed.
12. Assist high school choir director with music rehearsals, show choir rehearsals, and student supervision during in-school rehearsals, after school rehearsals, community performances, show choir competitions, and bus rides as needed.
13. Serve as assistant director for choir during rehearsals, concerts, and competitions.
14. Serve as lead director for Ross Middle School Show Choir.
15. Communicate effectively with parents and community members about the choral music program.
16. Regularly attend vocal music booster meetings.
17. Prepares all middle school choir concerts.
18. Prepare students for the Ohio Music Education Association’s Solo and Ensemble Contest and/or plan for and coordinate participation in other music competitions (ex. Music in the Parks).
19. Cooperate, assist, and develop a good relationship with community and any supporting organizations.
20. Follow established procedures in financial matters.
21. Plan and supervise all activities of the organization.
22. Attend all meetings as required by the building principal.
23. Acquire and maintain valid Pupil Activity Permit, where applicable.
24. Secure transportation as needed.
25. Responsible for the maintenance of all equipment where applicable.

SALARY RANGE: Per District Salary Scale

APPLICATION PROCESS: All interested candidates are invited to submit an on-line application at http://www.generalasp.com/bcc/onlineapp/default.aspx

Each applicant’s resume and qualifications will be evaluated, and those deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in interviews.

Ross Local Schools District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by law.