Music - Assistant Choir Director - High School

Teacher/Professional - Secondary - Music - Assistant Choir Director

Job Number 0000765129

Start Date

Open Date 06/25/2026

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