What are the responsibilities and job description for the VOCAL MUSIC - 1.0 FTE position at Davenport CSD?
The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.
Duties & Responsibilities: (Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)
ENDORSEMENT REQUIRED: [145]
(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to -
Work Environment:
(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Special Qualification Desired: (Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)
Duties & Responsibilities: (Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)
ENDORSEMENT REQUIRED: [145]
- Assists with a comprehensive music program which includes concert choirs, show choirs, women’s choir, chamber choir and other ensembles that may be formed.
- Trained and experienced in vocal music programming. Experience selecting pedagogically sound and engaging music to meet the ability of the ensemble(s) to ensure success.
- Ability to effectively teach one-on-one and small group lessons with an emphasis on strong vocal technique.
- Skill and experience with Show Choir preferred. Assists with all aspects of Show Choir, including working with instruments, planning and executing rehearsals, and traveling to competitions. Will be lead teacher for Prep Show Choir.
- Devote outside time for choral events, including All-State rehearsals and auditions, OPUS Auditions, solo-ensemble contest, large group contest, evening and weekend events.
- Helps supervise the distribution, collection, maintenance and inventory control of equipment, supplies, uniforms, awards etc.
- Works cooperatively with colleagues to share efforts and students to support the entire music program. Co-Teaching, team player.
- Sufficient keyboard skills to run rehearsals without accompanist.
- Helps support selected school and community events by supplying appropriate music groups.
- Supervision, committee assignments and other duties as assigned.
- Communicate, plan and collaborate with parent boosters. Willingness to involve student groups in community opportunities and support other musical activities at West High School. i.e. Big Dance show choir invitational, musical, caroling etc.
- Cooperate with and participate in building-based initiatives i.e., data teams and focus teams.
- Successful candidates must possess strong inter-personal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches her/his full potential.
- Good attendance and punctuality are a must to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the job are performed successfully.
- Previous experience as a secondary level choral director preferred.
- Ability to work with feeder programs and personnel to ensure the continued growth of West’s vocal music program.
- Other duties as assigned, including building committee assignments and supervision.
(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to -
- Sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.
- Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs. such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture.
- Must be able to supervise students in all types of weather.
- Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
- Must be able to implement Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies, including appropriate physical restraint procedures and escorting.
Work Environment:
(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
- Noise level is quiet to loud.
- Work may be indoors and/or outdoors.
- Work may be in non-air-conditioned rooms.
- Substance-free environment.
- Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public.
- Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of student.
Special Qualification Desired: (Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)
- Strong Classroom Management.
- Ability to organize work time.
- Excellent attendance history and work record.
- Willingness to learn, operate and promote technology.
- Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in vocal music.
- Maintains appropriate communication with administration, staff, and parents.
- Recognition of the need for confidentiality with respect to students and parental right to privacy as well as confidentiality of all conversations and hard copy information.
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