Teacher 2025-2026, Head Dance Director, CYPRESS WOODS HIGH SCHOOL
Teacher 2025-2026, Head Dance Director, CYPRESS WOODS HIGH SCHOOL
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QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree or higher from a recognized accredited college or university;
- Valid teaching certificate in dance;
- Knowledge of effective dance techniques including jazz modern tap world dance and ballet;
- Strong communication skills;
- Demonstrates skills in supporting motivating and cooperating with students parents teachers and administrators;
- Knowledge of TDEA and dance competition rules / guidelines;
- Head Directors must demonstrate ability to develop a large successful dance / drill team in a public school program;
- Head Directors must have a minimum of three (3) years successful teaching experience in dance or drill team in the public school setting.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Probationary/Term Contract: 187 days
SALARY:
Pay Grade T60 (Teacher Classification) as approved by the Board of Trustees
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective teaching and learning;
- Recruit and retain students in the dance / drill team program;
- Prepare students for successful individual auditions and competitions;
- Collaborate with building fine arts staff;
- Maintain emotional control under stress;
- Demonstrate professional ethical and responsible behavior;
- Maintain confidentiality;
- Work frequent prolonged and irregular hours;
- Choreograph and prepare team and ensemble routines for successful performances and competitions;
- Head Directors will be expected to mentor and train assistant director(s) when appropriate;
- Head Directors will manage the budget fund raising and equipment inventory;
- Head Directors will work with booster club (where applicable) to implement approved goals;
- Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.
Additional Application Requirements for Head Band Teachers:
Paste a link of your personal digital portfolio to a document or PDF and upload that document in the Custom Attachment section of your application. This link should be viewable by all that have the link. This portfolio should include recordings of your 2 most recent performing groups. If you were an assistant director for these performances you may include recordings of performing groups that you collaborated with.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Tools / Equipment used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment.
2. Posture: Frequent prolonged standing stooping bending pulling and pushing.
3. Motion: Frequent walking and dancing.
4. Lifting: Regular moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds); may lift and move dance equipment props etc.
5. Environment: Frequent exposure to sun heat cold and will be expected to work outside. Frequent exposure to noise.
6. Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent travel and frequent travel by school bus.
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
281.897.4040
Applications will be reviewed.
Not all applicants will be interviewed.
Hiring Managers may choose to email you regarding this application. Please monitor your email regularly for any communication.
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