Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible in assisting in the organization and direction of the Van Buren Choral program

• Oversee the instruction of all choir classes 
• Ensure characteristic vocal production, breathing, sight reading, hand signs, and posture 
• Assist in coordinating all performances and assessments
• Assist in managing inventory (music and equipment)
• Assist in coordinating recruiting and the voicing identification process
• Coordinate communications and publicity
• Ensure compliance with all district and state requirements
• Engage, plan, and team with middle school and high school choral directors to align programs
• Assist the middle school and high school programs
• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans based on district approved curriculum
• Provide individualized and small group instruction as needed to create a personalized learning experience for each student
• Maintains a safe, organized classroom through effective classroom management
• Establishes and maintains appropriate relationships with students, parents, community members and staff
• Communicates regularly with parents regarding their child’s academic and behavioral progress
• Collaborates with all instructional staff and other school personnel
• Evaluates students’ academic growth by administering developmentally appropriate assessments, maintaining accurate records and preparing progress reports
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth by participating in professional development and other meetings as needed in accordance with District and Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) guidelines
• Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates behavior that is conscientious and responsible
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Valid AR teaching license
• Clean background check
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of relevant technology

Physical requirements*

• Be able to stand for the majority of the school day in order to effectively monitor and supervise students
• Be able to walk short distances to supervise students between classrooms and activities
• Be able to sit, stand, lean, reach, bend, lift and squat to assist students as needed
• Be able to walk on uneven surfaces (playground)
• Be able to walk up and down stairs
• Be outside in all weather conditions for assigned duty (recess, before school drop offs, after school pick- ups and field trips)

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

205 day contract.

Opening is for the 2024-2025 school year.