Musical Theater - Vocal Director

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Position /

Title:

Musical Theatre:
Vocal Director Bargaining Unit: NAC Department/

Location:

HS Activities Calendar Days: N/A Reports To: Musical Theatre:
Director/Building Athletics/Activities Director JD Revision Date: 12/11/2023 Supervises: N/A

To build and maintain a high-quality musical theatre program, focusing on best-practice, student‑focused instruction to provide opportunities for students.

• Implement researched‑based instructional strategies that engage all students, differentiating to accommodate a range of ability levels, and acknowledging a variety of cultural backgrounds in order to support student learning and growth.
• Communicate effectively with parents, students, administrators, teacher colleagues, and community leaders.
• Maintain high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivate students to work to their highest potential.
• Maintain equipment associated with the activity.
• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.
• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Cultivate a positive, harassment free, instructional culture which motivates students through the use of effective communication and constructive feedback.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and appropriate student handbook.
• Train cast (leads and ensemble) in correct vocal technique.
• Train cast (leads and ensemble) in the show’s vocal pieces.
• Collaborate with Music Director/Pit Conductor and Director of Show.
• 80 hours of rehearsal.
• Attend all show performances.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education – Vocal Music Emphasis preferred
• Appropriate Professional Educator’s License (PEL) in Music Education preferred
• High School Diploma required
• Related coursework and/or previous related experience required

• Previous vocal experience required.
• Previous musical theatre experience preferred.
• Knowledge of show production preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback, and to conduct conferences as needed with parents, students, administrators, or other teachers.
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints.
• Display courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships; demonstrate a commitment to teamwork.
• Ability and willingness to learn and refresh job skills through professional development in order to meet the changing needs of this position.
• Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent unscheduled interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.
• Spanish language skills preferred.

• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, or carry heavy materials or equipment, including set pieces and other related equipment.
• Must work in noisy and crowded environments.
• Public contact requiring appropriate business‑like apparel.

• This is an Appendix F stipend position in accordance to the school year calendar.
• For Non‑ETA Coaches: this position is for this year only.
• Terms of employment will be determined in collaboration with the athletic/activity director.

Appendix F Position based on attached salary schedule.

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