Choir Director

Choir Director

Big Spring ISD Big Spring High School - Big Spring, Texas

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Job : 5731817

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 21, 2026 7:07 PM (UTC)

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Administration >
Director/Coordinator/Manager

Primary

Purpose:

Direct and manage the choir program at assigned campus. Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth and provide an opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Education/Certification: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Demonstrated competency in music and choir

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Knowledge of music theory, conducting, harmony, and vocal production

Knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Knowledge of University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Ability to interpret data

Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

3 years

Student teaching or approved internship experience

• Provide instruction and leadership to choir students, conduct and lead the choir, provide musical guidance, conduct auditions, and guide students with achieving correct tone, pitch, rhythm, tempo, and harmony. Lead a vocal ensemble or solo performance.
• Establish performance requirements, enforce academic requirements, and verify each student's eligibility to participate in choir.
• Provide for choir participation at extracurricular events including concerts and UIL.
• Coordinate suitable choir formations, rehearsals, competitions, routines, and performances.
• Develop and implement plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Work with other members of the staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to determine program effectiveness and ensure that program renewal is continuous and responds to student needs.

• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Be a positive role model for students and support mission of the school district.

• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Accompany and supervise students on out-of-town trip activities and arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town events.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, material, and facilities.

• Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.

• Develop and administer budget based on documented program needs and ensure that operations are cost effective, and funds are managed wisely.
• Coordinate fundraising activities and manage funds.
• Maintain current inventory of all fixed assets related to the program.
• Oversee cleaning, repairing, and storing of all equipment.
• Compile,…