Choral Music Teacher

Job Title: Choral Music TeacherReports to: Campus AdministratorsAssignment: Assigned Campuses/GradesWage/Hour Status: ExemptPay Grade: 187 daysDate Revised: 2025.5.15Terms of Employment:This FLSA exempt position (salaried nonhourly) is on a work calendar of 187 days per school year. Pay is based on years of experience from the annually reviewed and board of directors adopted Teachers Nurses Librarians and Counselors salary scale. Current year salary scales may be viewed on our school addition to the general teacher job description and duties listed below the choral music teacher must also meet the following requirements and perform these additional duties:Primary Purpose:Provides choral instruction and encourages students to develop the skill and ability to excel in vocal/choral ability; responsible for contributing to the educational program as a whole and to the growth of each student; provide opportunities for students to participate in a highlevel challenging curriculum in the areas of Degree requiredMusic Degree (Vocal/Choral Emphasis); Teacher Certification (Vocal/Choral Emphasis) EC12 requiredSpecial Knowledge/Skills:General knowledge of teaching techniques and proceduresAdditional Knowledge/Skills:Knowledge of overall operation of choral music programsAbility to manage budget and personnelKnowledge of state TMEA policies governing choirAbility to implement policy and proceduresAbility to interpret dataStrong communication public relations and interpersonal skillsExperience:At least three years of successful choir experience including classroom teaching and choral program administration 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.)Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Establishes performance criteria for competition and evaluates students musical abilities initially and on a regular a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with the needs and capabilities of the student musical group and supervises choir activities contests and practice sessions that promote individual growth in musical skills teamwork and appropriate concert/performance informed of and ensures compliance with all ACA/TMEA rules and and retains student membership in the choir program as well as monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular with the Principal in scheduling competitions and coordinating with other members of the school staff in planning and implementing instructional goals and objectives for the overall educational development of student in the selection of equipment and instructional maintains and files all reports records inventory and additional required data using a music management system and other required with policies established by federal and state laws State Board of Education rules and the local board with choir students and supervises group during choir competitions in assigned proper and appropriate discipline among students during choir contests practice sessions and while on trips off school by example and through instruction sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of choir and maintains open lines of communication with student musicians and their the districts mission and goals for the choir to the community and solicits its support in realizing the awareness of districtcommunity needs and initiates activities to meet those identified the use of appropriate and effective techniques for community and parent professional skills appropriate to job behavior that is professional ethical and and responds to needs related to job and coordinates a continuing evaluation of the teaching program and implements changes based on the all the rules regulations and policies of Arlington Classics Academy Middle and follows directives from attendance policy as assigned by and Responsibilities of the General TeacherPrimary Purpose:Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual emotional physical and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in degree from accredited universityValid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or required training for subject and level assignedESL endorsement preferredDemonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assignedMust have reliable transportation and have valid Texas drivers license and a good driving record. Must meet and maintain schools liability insurance coverage :Two years classroom experience preferredSpecial Knowledge/Skills:Knowledge of core academic subject assignedGeneral knowledge of curriculum and instructionAbility to instruct students and manage their behaviorStrong organizational communication and interpersonal skillsMajor 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.)Instructional StrategiesDevelop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the districts curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency board policies and administrative and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies activities materials and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional with other members of staff to determine instructional goals objectives and methods according to district and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).Student Growth and DevelopmentHelp students analyze and improve study methods and ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus a positive role model for students support the mission of the school Management and OrganizationCreate a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical social and emotional development of student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and in selection of books equipment and other instructional and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents students principals and a professional relationship with colleagues students parents and community effective communication skills to present information accurately and Growth and DevelopmentParticipate in staff development activities to improve jobrelated informed of and comply with state district and school regulations and policies for classroom teachersCompile maintain and file all physical and computerized reports records and other documents and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as Responsibilities:Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).Working Conditions:Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing stooping bending pulling and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks media equipment desks and other classroom equipment weighing approximately 20 :Computer computer software programs and peripherals teacher resource materials and equipment printers copier fax audio visual equipment telephone and other equipment applicable to : May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent district wide travelMental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions maintain emotional control under stressWorking Conditions:Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripheralsPosture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twistingMotion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reachingLifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)NonDiscrimination Policy:Arlington Classics Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race color gender religion national origin age disability or any other basis prohibited by for this Job Description:The statements above are intended to describe major job functions of this position and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required. Supervisors may assign additional duties when deemed appropriate. Special Funding: If my position is funded by grants federal funding or other special funding I understand that my employment is expressly conditioned on the availability of full funding for the position. If full funding becomes unavailable my employment is subject to termination or nonrenewal as Accommodations:To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in the job description are representative of the knowledge skills ability and physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.I have read and understand the responsibilities and duties required for this position as outlined above. I understand the representative duties and can perform all essential job functions listed above.