7841-Intermediate Assistant Choir Director

Pasadena Independent School District; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasadena Independent School District seeks an Assistant Director Chior to lead and develop a dynamic choir program. You will plan instruction, supervise performances, and collaborate with staff to align with district goals.

The role requires TEA-compliant credentials, strong music background, and the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues. Expect active involvement in scheduling and community engagement with the fine arts team.

Qualifications

• Requires degree/certification meeting TEA requirements.
• Strong reading, analysis, and interpretation of instructional materials.
• Ability to plan lessons and programs based on student needs.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of band instruments and seating for performances.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of the assigned teaching field/level.
• Teach TEA/District/Campus approved curriculum.
• Meet and instruct classes in the locations and times designated.
• Plan a program of study that meets student needs with varied interactive strategies.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to student maturity.
• Provide students with opportunities to perform and demonstrate musical skills.
• Guide students to maintain standards of behavior per district policy.
• Communicate objectives to students and align with curriculum goals.
• Diagnose learning styles and teach to all modalities.
• Evaluate growth and keep records and progress reports.
• Be available to students, parents and staff outside instructional day.
• Initiate communication between home and school and interpret the program.
• Support admin decisions and district policies.
• Maintain inventory of instruments and equipment for the fine arts department.
• Maintain budget records for repair and supplies and sheet music.
• Develop a public relations program to publicize achievements.
• Know UIL rules and district policies governing programs.
• Monitor student health considerations related to activities.
• Ensure medical releases are completed and on file.
• Perform UIL/PISD eligibility checks as required.
• Encourage participation in all competition areas of the program.
• Supervise students after activities until areas are cleared.
• Assist lead director with classes and performing groups.
• Collaborate with other directors for long-range student experiences.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal/director of fine arts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

TEA Knowledge

Music Theory

Band Instruments

Budgeting

Public Relations

Public Speaking

Curriculum Planning

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree and/or certification to meet TEA requirements

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Director Chior

Duty Days

187

Pay Grade

T07-T08

Salary Schedule

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Primary Purpose

To create a flexible and meaningful music program and to plan instruction to enable students to benefit from musical experiences. To promote a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth. To motivate pupils to develop musical skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for all learning, in accordance with each students’ ability. To establish good relationships with parents and other staff members. To help students develop appropriate social skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible citizens.

Qualifications

Education / Certification

• Degree and/or certification to meet TEA requirements

Special Knowledge / Skills

• Reasoning ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and TEA policies.
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret instructional materials
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program, ability to plan and implement lessons based on objectives, needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents. Skills in oral and written communication.
• Organizational skills to manage classroom behavior, routines, and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of all band instruments
• Ability to demonstrate correct sound production
• Ability to play four vocal parts on a piano and to play simple accompaniments

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Maintain a thorough and extensive knowledge of the assigned teaching field/level
• Teach TEA/District/Campus approved curriculum
• Meet and instruction assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students with challenging and varied interactive strategies/activities.
• Create a classroom environment that is attractive and conductive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students
• Provide students with the opportunity to perform and demonstrate their musical skills and knowledge.
• Guide students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior that conform to district policy and that encourage self-discipline.
• Steer the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, etc. and communicate these objectives to students.
• Diagnose the learning styles of students and teach to all modalities.
• Evaluate students’ academic and social growth with a fair and impartial attitude, keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports.
• Be available to students, parents and staff for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
• Initiate and encourage communication between the home and the school and interpret the school program and district policy to the community.
• Understand and support administrative decisions, guidelines, and instructions and assist in formulating campus and district policies when requested.
• Maintain a current inventory of all pianos, textbooks, music, uniforms, metronomes, computers, audio/visual aids, video cameras, records, cassettes, CDs, sound equipment, tape recorders, and all other equipment belong to the fine arts department.
• Maintain records for and spending of budget for repair, supplies and sheet music
• Develop a public relations program that will keep the public aware of the accomplishments and endeavors of the program.
• Maintain a current edition of the U.I.L Constitution and Rules and have a thorough understanding of all rules, regulations, and dates that pertain to the programs.
• Be aware of any health problems that any students in the program may have and to see that any activities required of the student will not adversely affect his/her health.
• Be responsible for having each student in the program complete, have parent or guardian sign, and return to school a medical release/information form.
• Be responsible for all eligibility checks as required by U.I.L and PISD
• Encourage students to participate in all areas of competition as it relates to the program.
• Be responsible for supervision of students after all activities until all students have let the area.
• Assist lead director with classes/performing groups as requested.
• Work cooperatively with intermediate other directors to promote long-range experience for students.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal/director of fine arts.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal); maintain emotional control under stress; interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions.

Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

Frequent prolonged and irregular hours; Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; steady phone interactions; moderate standing, walking, and bending.