Arlington ISD is hiring: Music - Assistant Choir Director - High School in Arlin

Teacher/Professional - Secondary - Music - Assistant Choir Director

Job Number 0000763367

Start Date

Open Date 09/15/2025

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 programs
• 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 participations

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