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Choir Director

Job in Odessa, Ector County, Texas, 79767, USA
Listing for: Compass Academy Charter School
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-17
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Special Education Teacher, Elementary School, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Title: Choir Director

School: Odessa Compass Academy

Location: 5530 Billy Hext Rd, Odessa, TX 79765.

Assignment Level
  • Elementary
  • High School
  • Middle School
Core Subjects
  • Choir
  • Music
Commitment

Commitment: Full Time

Openings: 1

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.

Qualifications
  • 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
    • Student teaching or approved internship experience
Responsibilities and Duties Instructional Strategies
  • 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.
  • Student Growth and Development
  • 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.
  • Classroom Management and Organization
  • 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.
  • Communication
  • Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.
  • Budget and Inventory
  • 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, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
  • Professional Growth and Development
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