What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Choir Director position at Monahans-Wickett-Pyote ISD?
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The Assistant Choir Director is responsible for implementing the District choral music programs and educational philosophy of choral music in conjuction with the High School Head Choir Director.
All employees of MWPISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Valid Texas teaching certificate
Preferred:
- One year of student teaching or approved internship
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
- Knowledge of overall operation of vocal music program
- Knowledge of state and UIL policies governing choir and extracurricular activities
- Ability to play piano
- Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data
- Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
MAJOR REPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Organizes the instruction of the choral music classes, groups or levels assigned.
- Coordinates with the Head Choir Director to assure a consistent, developmental program within the District curriculum.
- Plans for accurate assessment of the needs of students assigned and for activities to meet the needs.
- Encourages appreciation for music, performance, fair competition and teamwork.
Assists in the operation of the choir program.
- Participates in scheduling and preparing for performances, programs and competitions.
- Assists in supervising rehearsals.
- Assists with maintaining, repairing and distributing school-owned equipment and uniforms.
- Assist with record keeping for funds received and disbursed.
- Assists with the selection of music and maintenance of the choir library.
- Assists with suggestions for budgeting and requisitions.
- Cooperates in sponsoring the competitive aspects of the program.
- Assists with preparation of students for competition.
- Assists with transportation and supervision of students during performances and competitions.
- Assists with plans for informing parents about performances and competitions.
- Exemplifies citizenship, sportsmanship and professionalism in behavior and performance of duties.
- Promotes community understanding of the music program through communication with parents and concern for students.
- Encourages interest in the choir program by presenting activities of interest to parents and students.
- Remains current in the area of choral music education through professional organizations, literature, workshops and in-service programs.
- Complies with the position description for the classroom teacher.
Performs other appropriate duties as assigned by the principaland the Head Choir Director.