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Music - Assistant Choir Director - Junior High

Arlington Independent School District

Arlington, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago


Arlington Independent School District rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

167th of 641 rated elementary and secondary schools


Job description

Teacher/Professional - Secondary - Music - Assistant Choir Director
Grades 7-8
Job Number 0000764902
Start Date
Open Date 05/26/2026
Closing Date
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:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 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 musician 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 maintain 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 in 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
Pay Grade Teacher/Librarian

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