All School Musical - Conductor

Position Title
School Musical Conductor

Location
MNHS (Marple Newtown, Pennsylvania)

Units
4

Number of Positions
1

Effective School Year
2026-2027

Qualifications

Experience : Experience working with school-age students and coordinating and managing events.

Skills : Strong managerial, organizational, and communication skills.

Education : Valid PA teaching certificate.

Essential Functions

A faculty advisor acts as a liaison between the school administration and the club, providing guidance to student leaders and members.

Advisors work with student leaders to plan events and create opportunities for inclusion.

Advisors work with program staff to communicate information, and support and build lasting relationships.

Advisors will supervise all club-related events and meetings.

Leads all musical aspects of the production, including directing the pit orchestra and/or vocal performers, and ensuring high-quality musical performance aligned with the overall vision of the show.

Plans and facilitates rehearsals for musicians and vocalists, including sectional and full ensemble rehearsals, to develop musical accuracy, timing, and expression.

Collaborates with the director, producer, and other production staff to ensure cohesion between musical elements, staging, and technical components.

Prepares and manages musical scores, arrangements, and rehearsal materials, and provides guidance to student performers to support skill development and performance readiness.

Has read and understands obligations as outlined in MNSD School Board Policies.

Other duties as assigned by administration.

Meeting Frequency
September – June; meet 1/week for an hour; 8-10 events per year.

Number of Students Enrolled
Approximately 40-60 students.

Clearances
In accordance with the school code, Act 24 and all related clearances.

Accommodation Statement
The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the MNSD Director of Human Resources of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The Marple Newtown School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, ancestry, disability, or other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries may be directed to Human Resources at 610-359-4361.

Contact Information
Marple Newtown School District
36 Media Line Road
Newtown Square, PA 19073
Phone: 610-359-4380
Fax: 610-356-8947
Email: hrdept@mnsd.org

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