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Beaumont ISD

High School - Choir Teacher

Beaumont, TX · On-site

BEAUMONT UNITED HIGH SCHOOL JOB TITLE: Choir Director CLASSIFICATION: Exempt REPORTS TO: Principal PAY GRADE: Teacher Salary Scale 187 Days LOCATION: Campus Assigned DATE REVISED: 4/20/2017 PRIMARY ...

Friona ISD

High School/JH Choir

Friona, TX

High School Choir Director and assist with band. Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential ...

Mapleton Public Schools

Teacher, Choir

Denver, CO · On-site

Experience teaching high school choir * Experience teaching diverse learners JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS: * Provide engaging beginning choir instruction to 5th & 6th grade students at 4 ...

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High School - Choir Teacher

High School - Choir Teacher

Beaumont Independent School District

Beaumont, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Beaumont Independent School District rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

412th of 538 rated elementary and secondary schools

Job description

Position Type:
High School Teaching/Music - Vocal - High School
Date Posted:
4/2/2024
Location:
BEAUMONT UNITED HIGH SCHOOL
JOB TITLE:
Choir Director
CLASSIFICATION:
Exempt
REPORTS TO:
Principal
PAY GRADE:
Teacher Salary Scale
187 Days
LOCATION:
Campus Assigned
DATE REVISED:
4/20/2017
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Assume direct responsibility under the leadership of the principal for the organization, administration, and operation of all aspects of the choir program at assigned schools.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Valid Texas Teaching Certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills:
  • Thorough knowledge of choral music education and instruction
  • Strong communications, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
  • High School Position: Three years secondary experience preferred
  • Middle School Position: None required
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Instructional Management
  1. Participate in UIL Concert & Sight-Reading and Solo & Ensemble Contest.
  2. Encourage and maintain a high percentage of individual participants in UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest and TMEA All-Region Tryouts.
  3. Encourage and schedule time for individual student requests for help either before school, during the school day, or after scheduled activities.
  4. Assist students in their selection of appropriate Solo & Ensemble pieces. Work (Extra-curricular) with students on their Solo & Ensemble selections beginning after All-Region tryouts.
  5. Prepare organization(s) and individual students for competition in order to maintain reasonable success rates.
  6. Develop a grading system based on objective criteria; announce the first of school.
  7. Recognize the importance of private study to overall program success. Organize and encourage student participation.
  8. Recognize the importance of section rehearsals to overall program success. Establish and maintain a regular schedule of section rehearsals beginning after UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest until the week of UIL Concert & Sight Reading Contest.
  9. Use program outcomes for corrective action, improvement, and recognition of success.
  10. Maintain awareness of all UIL rules, dates, deadlines, and forms that affect the choir program.
  11. Responsible for instruction at all levels of the choir program at assigned school.
  12. Participate in Regional music planning meetings.
  13. Make an effort to attend choral activities at feeder schools.
School/Organizational Climate
  1. Follow all School Board policies and campus guidelines.
  2. Recruit and maintain enrollment adequate for program to achieve success.
  3. Display an open and receptive attitude toward all staff members.
  4. Employ effective interpersonal skills.
  5. Demonstrate high expectations and high regard for community/district/schools/staff/students in an enabling, nonthreatening way.
  6. Provide a two-way communication channel with principals, teachers, staff, parents, and community.
  7. Demonstrate skill in conflict resolution with administrators, parents, teachers, staff, and community.
  8. Respond appropriately to situations that could impair the teaching/learning process or could threaten safety and the well being of students and staff.
  9. Respect the right of others to express their opinions.
School/Organizational Improvement
  1. Determine and build a long range plan for choir program Improvement.
  2. Assess and respond to needs related to one's job responsibilities.
  3. Obtain and use evaluative findings (contest results, etc.), including individual student data, to examine and improve program effectiveness.
  4. Develop, maintain, and utilize appropriate information filing systems and necessary records.
Personnel Management
  1. Recognize and reinforce student and staff excellence.
  2. Delegate duties, responsibilities, and functions effectively.
  3. Demonstrate skill in working with other BISD choral directors.
Administration and Fiscal/Facilities
  1. Submit district reports and requests for information/data promptly and accurately.
  2. Select, recommend for purchase, distribute, and maintain all equipment under one's supervision.
  3. Maintain up-to-date inventory of equipment and uniforms.
  4. Maintain up-to-date uniform checkout system for all issued uniforms.
  5. Schedule activities effectively and secure resources needed to accomplish goals.
  6. Participate in the systematic monitoring of the use, care, and replacement of equipment and uniforms.
  7. Demonstrate responsible fiscal control over assigned budgets.
  8. Manage budget funds prudently.
  9. Compile reasonable budgets and cost estimates based upon documented program needs, estimated enrollment, and other fiscal years.
Student Management
  1. Place events on school calendar as soon as they become official and notify students well in advance of activities.
  2. Establish and publicize a plan for dealing with student attendance at practices and performances.
  3. Recognize the value and effectively utilize the efforts of student officers in promoting the goals of the organization.
  4. Arrange for transportation, feeding, and lodging of choir students when necessary.
  5. Work with principal to provide for proper scheduling and assignment of students based on their individual abilities and program needs.
School/Community Relations
  1. Promote good public relations between school and community with choir participation in community events.
  2. Contribute to the cultural development of the community.
Professional Growth and Development
  1. Set goals that reflect feedback from evaluation process.
  2. Seek, accept, and respond to evaluative feedback from staff members utilizing this data to improve performance.
  3. Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible; be a positive role model for all staff members.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise and evaluate the performance of other staff members assigned to assist on campus during or after school and any private teachers working with choir students.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands
  • Maintain emotional control under stress
  • Frequent prolonged and irregular hours
Physical Demands
  • Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing
Environmental Demands
  • Normal classroom environment
  • Frequent district and occasional statewide travel
  • Exposure to childhood communicable diseases; good general health and stamina needed

The above statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to the job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.
The Beaumont Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex in the educational programs or activities that it operates and is an equal opportunity employer.

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