About this role
TITLE: HIGH SCHOOL SHOW CHOIR COMBO DIRECTOR REPORTS TO: Show Choir Director EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Temporary, Supplemental Contract POSITION 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. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• 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; for example, copiers and DVD players.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Potential exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue.
• Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather; that is, 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; for example, 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