Qualifications:

Required: Bachelor's Degree in Vocal Music Education and a valid Missouri Teaching Certificate.

Preferred: A Master's Degree; Previous teaching experience.

FLSA: Exempt

Salary Schedule: Per-Approved Salary Schedule

Direct Report: Building Principal and/or Advisor of Fine Arts

Terms of Employment: 9 Month

Eligible for emergency telework: Yes

Purpose: To develop in each pupil an appreciation of music as part of general culture; to teach techniques of vocal music expression; to discover and develop talents of pupils in the field of music; to develop knowledge and skills in listening to and reading music.

Essential Job Functions:

Attend work in a regular, reliable and punctual manner.
To "telework" when requested by the District.
Plan a balanced music program, and organize daily class time so that preparation, rehearsal and instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time.
Utilizes repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary, that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of pupils.
Set rehearsal and performance schedules (Fall/Spring concerts, community performances) in cooperation with other school activities.
Controls the storage and use of school-owned property.
Act as educational leader for students participating in extra-curricular choir activities.
Act as liaison between students, administration and parent booster groups.
Coordinate communications/publicity for all related events with Fine Arts Advisor
Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment during practice, group rehearsals and musical performances.
Evaluates each pupil's musical growth and performance, assessing each individual's contribution to the performance of the group.
Plans, rehearses and directs pupils in musical programs for school and community.
Selects and requisitions books, musical instruments and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
Communicates with parents and school counselors on pupil progress.
Cooperates with the school administration in providing musical programs for school productions, graduation ceremonies and civic functions.
Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
Participates in faculty committees and sponsorship of pupil activities.
Maintains professional competence through in-service education provided by the district, and in self-selected professional growth activities related to music.
Arrange transportation related to extra-curricular events.
Coordinate and facilitate concerts of extra-curricular activity.
Coordinate fundraisers with parent booster and maintain accurate records.
Participate in appropriate competitions/adjudications.
Collaborate with Arts colleagues on arts related functions within the school (e.g. All-School Musicals
Coordinate and facilitate recruiting for the vocal music program.
Other duties as assigned.

Employee Behavior and Conduct:

District employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact, both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.

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