High School Show Choir Director

About the Employer

High School Show Choir Combo Director

Job Summary

Assist the Vocal Music Director by recruiting and directing student musicians who serve in the 12-student musical combo that supports the show choir performance group.

Reports To

Vocal Music Director

Employment Status

Temporary, Supplemental Contract

Position Summary

Assist with recruitment of instrumental combo members. Lead weekly one-hour rehearsals. Lead combo during dress rehearsals with the singers/dancers. Conduct/oversee combo during performances (negotiated with vocal music director). Communicate important information to combo members during band practice.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Carry out other assignments as directed by the vocal music director and/or building principal.
Observe all safety and health regulations of the school.
Maintain appropriate personal appearance.

Qualifications

Licensure/Certification in Music preferred.
Combo experience preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of show choir performance techniques.
Ability to work effectively with students and adults.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students.
Ability to lead/direct instrumental combo in support of performing vocal group.

Equipment Operated

Telephone and fax machine.
Computer/printer.
Public address system.
Two-way radio.
*Various office machines and educational equipment (e.g., copiers, DVD players).

Working Conditions

Potential exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue.
Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather (being prepared to come to school on all scheduled work days, except calamity days).
Some interaction with unruly students.
Possible interaction with angry or distraught adults.
Must be available for education-related purposes outside the supplemental day when requested to do so under reasonable terms.
Regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, reach with hands and arms.
*Occasional requirement to lift, carry, push, and pull various items (e.g., books and supplies) up to a maximum of 25 pounds.

Note

The above lists may not be ranked in order of importance.

Conditions of Employment

Length of employment: Contract runs concurrent with school year.
Salary: Supplemental pay, step one or appropriate experience step level.
*Fringe benefits: None.