8 Grade Vocal Music Director - North Middle

Terms of Employement:194 or 196 days, depending on experieince within WCSD

• Valid State of Iowa teaching license with 5-12 Music endorsement
• Experience with middle level learners
• Demonstrate aptitude for performing tasks listed
• Must exhibit ethical practices and be a role model to students
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

• Serve as primary director of one non-varsity Show Choir or a Jazz Choir
• Create calendar, reserve facilities for rehearsals and performances, and prepare for the year’s vocal music events to include:
  • 2-3 curricular concerts during school year
  • 3-5 Show Choir or Jazz Choir performances for the co-curricular ensemble in bullet #1
• Create schedule for staff which may include accompanist and show choir choreographer
• Organize schedules, parent volunteers, budgets, and other administrative duties for Show Choir or Jazz Choir
• Order and maintain inventory of costumes, repertoire, and equipment
• Coordinate bus/transportation needs for rehearsals, performances, competitions, and other events as applicable
• Prepare 7th Grade students for, coordinate, and supervise student participation at events to include:
  • Opus Honor Choir auditions and festival or similar experience
• Assist with hosting the feeder high school’s Show Choir/Jazz Choir Invitational
• Communicate with guardians, community, staff, administration, and other stakeholders regarding schedules, competitions, transportation, etc.
• Collaborate with facility support staff as needed including Operations and Performing Arts Center Management
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the District

• IPERS retirement account
• 403B Tax Sheltered Annuity (TSA) -$50 per month contribution for certified staff
• Health and Dental Insurance paid for the employee (spouse/family coverage available at an additional cost)
• Generous leave package including personal leave, sick leave, family sick leave, and bereavement leave
• Work shoe reimbursement, up to $175 (dependent on work shoe required and position)
• Employee use of District Facilities if a part of the Wellness program
• Wee Care - Childcare available at a cost for 6mos - 5y for staff's children
• Mileage is reimbursed for approved work-related travel in your personal vehicle completed during scheduled work hours