HS Show Choir Director - East

HS Show Choir Director - East
Des Moines Public School District EAST HIGH - DES MOINES, Iowa

Job Details
TITLE: HS Show Choir Director

POSTION TYPE: INST

STIPEND AMOUNT: $3,585.00

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS

Required: 1. Bachelor's Degree in Music Education.

2. Experience with a show choir.

3. Keyboarding skills.

Desired: 1. Experience leading a show choir.

BASIC FUNCTION
Direct show choir and work with vocal music director in creating programs and opportunities for students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Select appropriate teaching resources and show choir pieces for each group.

Attend and participate in a minimum of five concerts/competitions.

Plan the show choir calendar for the year including contests, concerts, community performances and trips.

Submit concert dates to curriculum coordinator for approval in coordination with building administration. (October 15th is the submission deadline.)

Prepare contest registrations, contest itineraries, required contest paperwork.

Work with the choreographer and accompanist to develop an ensemble experience.

Recruit, audition, and rehearse an instrumental ensemble to back-up the band. If no instrumentalists are available, select the appropriate back-up music and attain rights to use for performance and recording purposes.

Manage show choir uniforms and dress that are appropriate for the students and musical selection.

Reserve and maintain rehearsal and performance space.

Manage any fees and budgets for the ensemble.

Ensure all funds are secure and turned in promptly to the office manager of the school.

Organize auditions for the following school year, to include incoming middle school participants.

Submit reports and activity checklists to building and district administration as requested.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position)

Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.

Maintain confidentiality.

Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.

Assist with other duties as may be assigned.

Attend district-wide meetings as requested.

Department and Reporting
DEPARTMENT: Activities Department

REPORTS TO: Activities Director/Building Administrator

Employment Details
FLSA STATUS: Exempt

FT/PT: Part time

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Sitting, standing, walking

WORKING CONDITIONS: Inside

EEO Statement
The Des Moines Independent Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check.

Contact Information
Lillie Noland: Executive Assistant, HUMAN RESOURCES

Phone: 515-242-7701

Email: lillie.noland@dmschools.org

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