What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher 2025-2026, Assistant Dance Director, CYPRESS SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL position at Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District?
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from a recognized, accredited college or university;
- Valid teaching certificate in dance;
- Successful completion of student teaching/internship or alternative certi?cation program (ACP);
- Strong communication skills;
- Demonstrates skills in supporting, motivating, and cooperating with students, parents, teachers, and administrators;
- Knowledge of TDEA and dance competition rules/guidelines;
General knowledge of curriculum and instruction;
Demonstrate ability to develop and maintain a large, successful dance/dance team program in a public school setting;
Head Directors must have a minimum of three (3) years successful teaching experience in dance or dance team in the public school setting.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Probationary/Term Contract: 187 days
SALARY:
Pay Grade T60 (Teacher Classification) as approved by the Board of Trustees
Additional stipend as approved
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective teaching and learning;
- Recruit and retain students in the dance/drill team program;
- Prepare students for successful individual auditions and competitions;
- Collaborate with building fine arts staff;
- Maintain emotional control under stress;
- Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior;
- Maintain confidentiality;
- Work frequent prolonged and irregular hours;
- Choreograph and prepare team and ensemble routines for successful performances and competitions;
- Head Directors will be expected to mentor and train assistant director(s) when appropriate;
- Head Directors will manage the budget, fundraising, and equipment inventory;
- Head Directors will work with booster club (where applicable) to implement approved goals;
- Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.
Additional Application Requirements for Head Dance Teacher:
WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Tools / Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment.
2. Posture: Frequent, prolonged standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing.
3. Motion: Frequent walking and dancing.
4. Lifting: Regular moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds); may lift and move dance equipment, props, etc.
5. Environment: Frequent exposure to sun, heat, cold, and will be expected to work outside. Frequent exposure to noise.
6. Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent travel and frequent travel by school bus.
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Applications will be reviewed.
Not all applicants will be interviewed.
Hiring Managers may choose to email you regarding this application. Please monitor your email regularly for any communication.
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