Teacher/Secondary Choir Director/Asst. Director
Job in
Cypress, Harris County, Texas, 77429, USA
Listed on 2026-02-17
Listing for:
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (TX)
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-17
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Performing Arts Roles/ Dance Instructor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor's degree or higher from a recognized, accredited college or university.
* Valid teaching certificate appropriate for secondary music.
* Demonstrates skills in teaching vocal technique and choir.
* Demonstrates skills in leading, motivating, and cooperating with students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
* Strong communication skills.
* Knowledge of T.M.E.A. and U.I.L. rules and procedures.
* For Head Director applicants, demonstrates ability to grow and maintain a large, successful choir program in a public school setting.
* For Head Director applicants, minimum of three years of experience as a secondary public school director.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Probationary/Term
Contract:
187 days
SALARY:
Pay Grade T60 (Teacher Classification) as approved by the Board of Trustees
Additional stipend as approved
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Recruit and retain students in the choir program.
* Teach appropriate vocal pedagogy and vocal skills for student success, including at UIL evaluations.
* Prepare individual students for success at individual auditions and competitions, including UIL and TMEA competitions.
* Collaborate with building Fine Arts staff and vertical staff.
* Maintain emotional control under stress.
* Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior.
* Maintain confidentiality.
* Work frequent prolonged and irregular hours.
* Collaborate in preparation of Non-Varsity and Varsity Ensembles for successful performances and competitions.
* Head Directors will be expected to mentor and train assistant director(s) when appropriate.
* Head directors will be expected to manage the budget, fundraising, private lesson program, library and inventory.
* Head Directors will be expected to work with the booster club to implement approved goals (when applicable).
* Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.
Additional
Application Requirements for Head Choir Teachers:
Paste a "link" of your personal digital portfolio to a document or PDF and upload that document in the Custom Attachment section of your application. This link should be viewable by all that have the link. This portfolio should include recordings of your 2 most recent performing groups. If you were an assistant director for these performances, you may include recordings of performing groups that you collaborated with.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Tools/Equipment Used:
Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment
2. Posture:
Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing
3. Motion:
Frequent walking
4. Lifting:
Regular moderate lifting and carrying (up to 15 pounds); may lift classroom equipment
5. Environment:
Regular exposure to noise
6. Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent travel and frequent travel by school bus.
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Applications will be reviewed.
Not all applicants will be interviewed.
Hiring Managers may choose to email you regarding this application. Please monitor your email regularly for any communication.
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