Job Title: Choir Teacher

Exemption Status/ Test: Exempt/ Professional

Reports to: Principal

Department/ School: Assigned Campus

Minimum Salary: $50,800, see teacher pay scale

Annual Work Calendar Days: 187 Days

Primary Purpose:

The Choir Teacher will implement an instructional program during the school day based on the District's written curriculum.The incumbent will provide performance experience both inside and outside of the regular school day for children enrolled at the campus.The incumbent will vigorously participate in District and campus professional learning and fulfill all professional responsibilities as outlined by state law and District policy and procedures. Prolonged or irregular work hours are required.

Benefits: 

Why Bay City ISD?

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• Valid Teaching Certification Issued by Texas Education Agency appropriate to subject and grade level of assignment EC-12 Music

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Effective oral and written communications skills, including the ability to use social media effectively.
• Ability to demonstrate proper vocal technique and to determine pitch and tone quality variations as well as excellent ear training skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials and equipment of instructional specialty.
• Demonstrated knowledge of child growth and development.
• Proven ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs.
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Teaching and Learning

• Develop, implement, monitor, and maintain progress with group and individual instruction, rehearsals, and performances.
• Plan appropriate learning activities including determination of appropriate type and level of materials and implement an instructional program for students that provides an appropriate learning sequence, considering different learning styles and a range of abilities.
• Assess student achievement as related to desired educational goals and outcomes and maintain appropriate assessment documentation for institutional and individual reporting purposes.
• Manage allotted learning time to maximize student achievement.
• Manage the behavior of learners in the instructional setting to ensure the environment is conducive to the learning process; assist and participate in management of student behavior in all parts of the school, center, school grounds, or work site both during and outside of school hours; monitor and enforce compliance with the BCISD Student/Parent Handbook and Student Code of Conduct.
• Ensure classroom and/or instructional environment is attractive, healthful, safe, and conducive to learning and that materials are accessible to students and in good condition.

Program Management

• Perform all duties as assigned by campus administration and/or Choir Director.
• Implement a choral music program for students, conducting rehearsals before and/or after school in the fall and spring semesters to provide adequate preparation for concerts, and present at least one evening, public performance on campus each semester.
• Schedule and conduct at least one evening public performance or show on campus each year with the students enrolled in each grade level.
• Continually communicate with students on instructional expectations and keep them informed of their progress in meeting those expectations.
• Ensure continuous communication with parents of students, both written and oral, to keep them informed of student(s) progress and upcoming activities.
• Comply with established BCISD policies and procedures regarding fundraising, budget management, inventory and materials management, student travel, employee travel, and the submission of entry forms and fees by prescribed deadlines.
• Maintain a current inventory of all fine arts equipment and instructional materials in the specified materials management system and coordinate the service and repair of school-owned equipment.
• Provide proper student supervision during and after all activities until all students have left the area.

Professional Responsibilities

• Ensure standards of professional conduct are maintained (Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators).
• Understand and uphold all rules, regulations, and dates that pertain to the music program (BCISD and UIL policies all apply).
• Participate in all BCISD-sponsored events, as well as other required activities, encouraging student participation in all events related to the instructional program.
• Participate in in-service, professional learning activities, and staff meetings as required or assigned, including meetings with the Principal and Choir Director.
• Support and assist all students by attending campus events, concerts and programs.
• All other duties assigned.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.

The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, Bay City ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. 

Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.