Choir Director (2026-2027)

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Direct and manage the overall program of choral music for the District. To provide vocal instruction for high school choirs and to work as a member of the TCISD Vocal Music Department and the Performing and Visual Arts Department to prepare students for exemplary levels of performance individually and as a member of small and large ensembles.

Education/Certification:

Bachelor of Music Education, Master's Degree preferred

Certification requirements; Music-All Level EC-12

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Applicants should have adequate keyboard skills.

Applicants must demonstrate proficiency with vocal skills.

Orff & Kodaly training and/or certification - (strongly preferred).

Knowledge of core academic subject assigned.

General knowledge of curriculum and instruction.

Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience:

Demonstrate a proficiency in all areas of vocal music- vocal styles, choral techniques, and sight-reading.

Extensive experience in solo work as well as in small and large ensemble performance situations.

Minimum of three years of experience as a Choir Director/Vocal Music Teacher strongly preferred.

Program Management:

• Teacher will participate in the following required activities:
• All Region Choir Auditions
• UILConcert and Sightreading Contest
• UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest
• Texas City Cultural Arts Foundation Fine Arts Performance
• Texas City ISD "Duck Derby" Performances
• Fall and Spring semester concert programs
• Festival Performances
• Fall and Spring TMEA/UIL/Region Meetings
• Teacher will provide regular opportunities for individual and small group instruction outside of the school day (weekly sectionals, master classes, individual help sessions and solo/ensemble preparation).
• Teacher will impact his/her learning through researched-based professional development (TMEA, TCDA).
• Teacher will have the opportunity to share and collaborate through vertical team-teaching and department meetings.
• Teacher will maintain confidentiality.
• Teacher will attend all sectionals, rehearsals, concerts, etc. required of their students, due to participation in All Region Choir, etc.
• Teacher will perform other duties as assigned.

Communication:

• Teacher will actively recruit TCISD students into choir program.
• Teacher will establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Teacher will serve as a positive representative of TCISD across the local, regional, and statewide communities.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional prolonged and/or irregular hours. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Equipment Used: Piano, audiovisual equipment and musical instruments

Salary: Commensurate with TCISD Teacher Salary Guide

Days Employed: 187