Fine Arts Teacher - High School Choir Director - General Interest

About the role

Direct and manage the choral music program for the assigned school by providing students with an opportunity to participate in curricular and extracurricular choral activities in accordance with all District, University Interscholastic League (UIL), and Texas Education Agency (TEA) requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop an annual calendar of student performance opportunities and events including concerts and all required region and state competitions and evaluations.
• Maintain eligibility records of students as they pertain to UIL and extracurricular activities.
• Prepare students for participation in UIL Solo and Ensemble and UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Evaluations.
• Prepare students for participation and actively participate in the Texas Music Education Association (TMEA) All-Region/All-State Choir audition process.
• Manage all personnel associated with the choral program including accompanists, private instructors, clinicians, and guest musicians.
• Provide opportunities for student participation in extracurricular events.
• Arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town events.
• Comply with federal and state laws, TEA rules and UIL rules and regulations, and Frisco ISD Board and Fine Arts Department policies.
• Follow Frisco ISD policies regarding the oversight of booster organizations (where applicable).
• Actively participate in campus musicals and collaborative events as determined at the campus level, as outlined in the Stipend Addendum.
• Collaborate with directors in the same feeder pattern and/or across the District.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Music or Music Education from an accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements.

Qualifications

• Extensive content knowledge.
• Operational knowledge of all aspects of a high school choral program.
• Effective leadership skills.
• Knowledge of state and UIL policies pertaining to choir.
• Ability to implement policy and procedures.
• Ability to interpret data.
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of relevant technology.
• Strong collaborative skills.

Skills

• Programming.
• Teaching and Learning.
• Student Growth and Development.
• Budget Management.
• Communication.
• Professional Growth and Development.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Teacher Pay Scale + Stipend

Schedule

Not specified.