GENERAL MUSIC/CHORAL TEACHER POOL -2025-2026 SY

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The General Music/Choral Teacher will provide students with the history of music assist students in creating their own musical pieces. Organize and manage the learning environment through formalized instruction to students on performance art.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach the foundational of emphasizing skills like enunciation, diction, and dialect development using speech drills, improvisation, explanation, and other voice exercises.
• Explain the purpose of body language and expression, engagement of character development and personality projection, and help each student develop a personal style.
• Guide students through the process of selecting, editing, casting, and directing plays and other theater art forms for public performances.
• Hold rehearsals and evaluate student performances to ensure show quality by opening night.
• Work with non-performing students on other play production tasks, including set construction, scene changes, lighting, sound, and special effects.
• Explore theater work like applying stage makeup and creating costumes, along with playwriting and show creation.
• Evaluate student’s performance and growth in knowledge for progress reports and report cards.
• Maintain professional competence through professional development.
• Prepare students and participate in All City and District-Wide Showcases/Performances.
• Participate in curriculum development programs, such as drama club and exhibits.
• Maintain a familiarity with current educational issues and trends.
• Use current technology for instruction and management purposes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of acting and drama, stage, lighting and sound skills
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Alabama Professional Certificate in Education.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in English, Speech Communication or Theatre from an accredited college or university.
• Must meet Every Student Succeed Act (ESSA) federal and state requirements or a willingness to meet the requirements.

SUCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Completed Application (Teach in Alabama)
• Resume (uploaded to application)
• Three (3) returned References (Teach in Alabama)

PLEASE ENSURE ALL INFORMATION IS CURRENT WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities.

REVISED: February 2023

Please Note: All candidates must submit to a background check (https://www.cogentid.com/al/index_adeNew.htm). Employment is contingent upon candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Birmingham Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Birmingham Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.