7813- Middle School Assistant Director Choir

Assistant Director Choir

To create a flexible and meaningful music program and to plan instruction to enable students to benefit from musical experiences. To promote a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth. To motivate pupils to develop musical skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for all learning, in accordance with each student's ability. To establish good relationships with parents and other staff members. To help students develop appropriate social skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible citizens.
Qualifications:
Degree and/or certification to meet TEA requirements
Reasoning ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and TEA policies
Ability to read, analyze, interpret instructional materials
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program, ability to plan and implement lessons based on objectives, needs and abilities of students to whom assigned
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents
Skills in oral and written communication
Organizational skills to manage classroom behavior, routines, and procedures
Thorough knowledge of all band instruments
Ability to demonstrate correct sound production
Ability to play four vocal parts on a piano and to play simple accompaniments
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Maintain a thorough and extensive knowledge of the assigned teaching field/level
Teach TEA/District/Campus approved curriculum
Meet and instruction assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students with challenging and varied interactive strategies/activities
Create a classroom environment that is attractive and conductive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students
Provide students with the opportunity to perform and demonstrate their musical skills and knowledge
Guide students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior that conform to the district policy and that encourage self-discipline
Steer the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, etc. and communicate these objectives to students
Diagnose the learning styles of students and teach to all modalities
Evaluate students' academic and social growth with a fair and impartial attitude, keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports
Be available to students, parents and staff for education-related purposes outside the instructional day
Initiate and encourage communication between the home and the school and interpret the school program and district policy to the community
Understand and support administrative decisions, guidelines, and instructions and assist in formulating campus and district policies when requested
Maintain a current inventory of all pianos, textbooks, music, uniforms, metronomes, computers, audio/visual aids, video cameras, records, cassettes, CDs, sound equipment, tape recorders, and all other equipment belong to the fine arts department
Maintain records for and spending of budget for repair, supplies and sheet music
Develop a public relations program that will keep the public aware of the accomplishments and endeavors of the program
Maintain a current edition of the U.I.L Constitution and Rules and have a thorough understanding of all rules, regulations, and dates that pertain to the programs
Be aware of any health problems that any students in the program may have and to see that any activities required of the student will not adversely affect his/her health
Be responsible for having each student in the program complete, have parent or guardian sign, and return to school a medical release/information form
Be responsible for all eligibility checks as required by U.I.L and PISD
Encourage students to participate in all areas of competition as it relates to the program
Be responsible for supervision of students after all activities until all students have left the area
Assist lead director with classes/performing groups as requested
Work cooperatively with intermediate other directors to promote long-range experience for students
Perform other duties as assigned by the principal/director of fine arts
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively (verbal); maintain emotional control under stress; interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Frequent prolonged and irregular hours; Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; steady phone interactions; moderate standing, walking, and bending