HS Show Choir Director North

TITLE:HSShow Choir Director

POSTION TYPE: INST

STIPEND AMOUNT: $3585.00

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

Required:

1. Bachelors Degree in Music Education
2. Experience with a show choir.

skills

Desired:

1. Experienceleading a show choir.

BASIC FUNCTION:

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Select appropriate teaching resources and show choir pieces for each group.
2. Attend and participate in a minimum of five concerts/competitions.
3. Plan the show choir calendar for the year including contests concerts community performances and trips.
4. Submit concert dates to curriculum coordinator for approval in coordination with building administration. October 15th is the submission deadline.
5. Prepare contest registrations contest itineraries required contest paperwork.
6. Work with the choreographer and accompanist to develop an ensemble experience.
7. 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.
8. Manage show choir uniforms and dress that are appropriate for the students and musical selection.
9. Reserve and maintain rehearsal and performance space.
10. Manage any fees and budgets for the ensemble.
11. Ensure all funds are secure and turned in promptly to the office manager of the school.
12. Organize auditions for the following school year to include incoming middle school participants.
13. Submit reports and activity checklists to building and district administration as requested.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):

1. Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.

2. Maintain confidentiality.

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

with other duties as may be assigned

district-wide meetings as requested

DEPARTMENT: Activities Department

REPORTS TO: Activities Director/Building Administrator

EVALUATES: N/A

BARGAINING GROUP: N/A

FLSA STATUS:Exempt

FT/PT:Part time

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Sitting standing walking

WORKING CONDITIONS: Inside

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. If you have questions concerns or a complaint related to this policy please contact Carol Wynn-Green 901 Walnut Street Des Moines IA 50309; phone: ; email:. Complaints can also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission400 E. 14th Street Des Moines IA 50319-1004 or Region VII Office for Civil Rights Citigroup Center 500 W. Madison Street Suite 1475 Chicago IL 60661-4544.

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting a drug and alcohol test a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

Approved By: Lillie Noland

Date: 5/28/2026

Required Experience:

Director