Title | Choir Director |
Department | Campus Based |
Reports To | Campus Principal |
Compensation | Teacher Pay Scale Stipend |
Days | 187 | Revised: 04/14/2025 |
PRIMARY PURPOSE
The Choir Director shall direct the instructional program for all choir students and coordinate campus choir activities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Certification Requirements
- Bachelors degree from an accredited university
- Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements All Level or Secondary Music Education
- Valid Texas Drivers License
- Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Nonrefundable fee (approximately $50.00 paid by the employee.
Special Knowledge and Skills
- Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior
- Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills
Experience
- Minimum of three 3 years of publicschool music teaching experience preferred
- Vocal music pedagogy experience preferred
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
- Provide instruction in the choir program
- Coordinate the instructional process for choir students in concerts choir and music appreciation classes
- Maintain accurate choir inventory budget maintenance and general operation of all activities
- Support all district policies regarding the welfare and education of students
- Actively coordinate campus choir activities with campus programs staff and community
- Actively prepare students for quality participation in UIL/TMEA sponsored events
- Actively participate in the professional development of personal teaching competencies
- Actively participate in professional organizations which foster and support music education
- Participate in professional development activities to maintain current knowledge of personnel rules regulations and practices.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Maintain a consistent professional demeanor and appearance
- Ensure compliance with the Texas Educators Code of Ethics
- Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervision and evaluation of District personnel is not a requirement of this position; however the supervision of students is required. Direct the work of instructional aide(s).
EQUIPMENT USED:
- Office equipment persona computer printer calculator multiline telephone software programs and peripherals copier fax and other equipment applicable to position.
- Communication equipment radio communication equipment cellular telephone
- Video monitoring equipment
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands
- Maintain emotional control under stress
- Work with frequent interruptions
Physical Demands
- Frequent: Sitting standing walking climbing stairs and/or ramps balancing stooping kneeling crouching crawling pulling pushing reaching repetitive hand motions hearing speaking clearly visual acuity distinguishing colors driving traveling.
- Occasional: Lifting moderate 1544 pounds; carrying moderate 1544 pounds
Environmental Factors
- Frequent exposure to: temperature extremes (hot and cold) humidity extremes noise low or intense illumination vibration
- Occasional exposure to: biological hazards (communicable diseases bacteria insects mold fungi etc. work outside work around moving objects or vehicles work on uneven surfaces work alone work prolonged or irregular hours.
Nondiscrimination Statement:
The Judson School District considers applicants for all positions without regard to race color national origin age religion sex marital or veteran status the presence of a medical condition disability or any other legally protected status.
Required Experience:
Director