Chorus Teacher

 

Direct and manage the overall program of instrumental music in a high/middle school setting. Develop and implement plans for instrumental music programs. Provide students with an opportunity to participate in extracurricular band activities. 

 

 The position instructs secondary school students in choral music and creates a safe and orderly learning environment. Class motivates students to develop an interest in and an appreciation of the art of music. The position develops students' knowledge, skills, and talents in music, utilizing various instructional techniques appropriate to students’ interests and abilities. Essential Duties 1. Instruct secondary school students in developing knowledge and skills in choral music by the course of study adopted by the Board of Education. 2. Enables students to appreciate the art of music. 3. Demonstrates techniques to students in choral music concepts. 4. Develops clear and concise instructional lesson plans and organize a class time to provide a balanced program of preparation, instruction, and rehearsal time. 5. Assigns duties to choral assistants as necessary. 6. Provides individual and small group instruction and adapts the curriculum to the needs of students with varying abilities. 7. Uses various instructional techniques and musical repertoire appropriate for students' ages and skill levels. 8. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and creates a safe, orderly, and effective environment for learning during practice, group rehearsals, and musical performances. 9. Arrange opportunities for students to present musical performances during and after school hours. 10. Plans, rehearses and directs students in musical programs for the school and community. 11. Instruct students in the proper care and use of equipment. 12. Organizes storage areas and controls the use of materials and equipment to prevent loss, abuse, injury, or security breach. 13. Maintains an organized and workable inventory of all music and equipment related to the choral program. 14. Makes minor adjustments to musical equipment and requests repairs as appropriate. 15. Evaluates student performance and growth in knowledge and understanding and prepare regular progress reports. 16. Conferences regularly with parents/guardians regarding behavior observations and the performance of students. 17. Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems. 18. Maintains thorough records for each student. 19. Selects, requisitions, and maintains books, instructional materials, and instructional aids. 20. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities. (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the appointment.)

 

The candidate must hold an NC teaching license in the required field.

 

Full-time position.

Ten Month Position