Teacher, Choir (2026-2027 School Year)

Killeen IndependentSchool District

Job Description

Job Title: Teacher Head Choir Middle School

Reports To: Principal and Director for Fine Arts 

FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY

Produces outstanding performing groups; develops individual musicianship with all students; promotes an appreciation for the best in all areas of music; and teaches the value of individual and team effort in reaching a common goal.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Directs middle school choral ensembles. 

Organizes and plans performances with all choir and vocal groups.

Cooperates with the head high school choir director and in alignment with the overall choir program, sets goals for the middle school program and recommends instructional practices to provide for their continuous improvement.

Prepares and participates in all UIL contests and functions.

Enforces academic requirements for performances and verifies each student's eligibility to participate. 

Arranges transportation, lodging, and meals as needed for events and ensures adequate supervision of students. 

Assists students and the region TMEA officials in the preparation and the implementation of All-Region, Area, and All-State auditions and choir clinics.

Assists the TMEA region officials by judging at All-region middle school and high school choir auditions.

Assists in the preparation and implementation of district-wide musical events such as Pre-UIL Solo and Ensemble contests, Elementary Choral Festival, and middle school choir concerts.

Assists with the recruitment, recommendation, and mentorship of assistant middle school choral directors. 

Supports and actively encourages student involvement in the music program.

Provides the care, protection and maintenance of school property, choir uniforms and equipment.

Maintains an accurate inventory and check-out record of school uniforms and sheet music.

Attends and participates in region and state meetings of professional organizations (i.e. TMEA).

Maintains quality management and discipline in the organization and classroom.

Assists and cooperates with other choir directors to improve choir programs in the school district

Assists with the instructional support at the high school and other schools within the district.

Establishes and maintains open communication and professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community members. 

Coordinates fundraising activities and manages funds as directed by the campus principal.

Assists and cooperates with the Director for Fine Arts in the preparation and implementation of new and existing programs.

Performs other duties as assigned. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include assisting with interviews, recommendations for hire and training of employees/volunteers; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

Bachelor's degree required. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

Texas music teaching certificate. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or educational regulations. Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, administration, staff, parents, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. 

REASONING ABILITY 

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and carry (15-44 pounds); may lift and move equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to travel to multiple campuses, as assigned and is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Employee may also be required to occasionally travel out-of-district for school functions and/or activities.

Revised Date: May 12, 2020

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.