Choir Director
RIVERVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT Choir Director
Job Title: Choir Director
Department: Instruction
Reports to: High School Principal
Classification: Exempt
Summary
The Choir Director is responsible for providing each student with varied opportunities to learn about and enjoy music experiences as a performer and/or a listener.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Set up the practice schedules. (If school is not in session due to safety or weather conditions, permission to practice must be granted by the principal or assistant principal.)
- Maintain security, issuance, collection and cleanliness of equipment and supplies which are part of the program.
- Maintain security, cleanliness and general good order of the equipment storage area.
- Maintain a budget in accordance with building and district regulations.
- Submit an inventory of equipment and supplies to the principal at the end of the year.
- Inform choir members of eligibility requirements and enforce the requirements during the activity season.
- Supervise choir members in the building before and after practice and concerts. (No student or group of students is permitted in the building unsupervised.)
- Appropriately monitor and secure facilities used by the director and choir.
- Supervise the choir traveling to, during, and returning from road contests.
- Ascertain the dates of the state rules meeting for the activity from the Director of Activities/Athletics and attend meetings as required.
- Complete and submit all transportation requests to the director of athletics/activities for final approval at least two weeks in advance of the first contest.
- Submit all paperwork required by AAA, building principal and district regulations and input information as required into Dragonfly.
- Understand and abide by all rules and regulations of AAA.
- Complete on-line Rules Review by AAA deadline.
- Promote good citizenship with both students and parents at events.
- Comply with all Riverview School Board of Education policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.
Supervisory Duties
Supervises students while in class, during practices, before during and after concerts and during events and travel
Qualifications
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid Arkansas Teacher Certification
Education and Experience
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree
Skills and Abilities
Language
Read, analyze and interpret professional journals, board policy, administrative procedures and forms and governmental regulations and guidance written in English; complete forms, write reports and engage in written correspondence with parents; present information effectively and respond to questions; write clear and complete lesson plans
Computation
Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning
Solve a variety of problems in many different situations and interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form; and apply knowledge of current educational theory and instructional techniques while presenting subject matter to students.
Technology
Perform basic computer functions such as word processing and internet use; use district software for recording grades and finding student information; and utilize smart boards, projectors and other instructional technology provided by the district.
Physical Demands
An individual who holds this position must have the ability to speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously, move around the classroom, and read handwritten or printed material. Sometimes the individual will be required to work outdoors for short periods of time to perform such tasks as loading and unloading students from district transportation and supervising students.
Interpersonal Skills
Maintain effective working relationships with students, co-workers, administrators and members of the community.
Attendance
Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position.
ADA Compliance
The essential functions contained in this job description are in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individual currently holding this position shall perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed, and additional duties may be assigned when appropriate.
Evaluation
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board of Education policy on Evaluation of Certificated Personnel.
Choir Director Job Description Adopted: October 19, 2023