Vocal Music Teacher

Vocal Music Teacher

The Vocal Music Teacher shall help each participating student achieve a high level of skill and knowledge of fundamentals of vocal music.

This is a general description. If the position is divided by grade level, the teacher should carry out any of the following activities that apply to his/her grade level.

Position Description (In addition to Classroom Teacher)

1. Work closely with principal(s) in scheduling concerts, contests and trips;

2. Provide each student an opportunity to audition, participate, and practice in the vocal music activity of his/her choice;

3. Plan, schedule and supervise student participation in individual and small group contests, concerts, appearances;

4. Supervise the promotion of concerts and ticket sales;

5. Assist drama teacher in planning, scheduling and supervising program of tryouts and practices for musical;

6. Give individual students instruction in vocal skills and fundamentals necessary for achievement in contests and musicals;

7. Conduct individual vocal music lessons;

8. Develop musical talent of each student to the fullest;

9. Responsible for matters pertaining to organization and administration of vocal music program and enforce SDHSAA rules as necessary;

10. Conduct a general meeting with all vocal music participants at the beginning of the year to review practice schedules, school and music department rules;

11. Cooperate with the administration and fellow teachers to promote the best interests of the entire music program;

12. Conform to school policy in ordering equipment and supplies for the vocal music program;

13. Arrange out-of-town trips with principal(s) at least one week in advance of the trip;

14. Assume responsibility for conduct of participants;

15. Responsible for care and storage of equipment and supplies;

16. Supervise and conduct fund drives approved by principal and School Board;

17. Direct and develop mixed chorus, ensemble groups and soloists;

18. Provide music groups to perform for community functions that are in the best interest of students and school and approved by principal(s);

19. Perform at high school functions when requested by principal;

20. Promote activities of the group in newspaper and media;

21. Schedule vocal activities through principal(s) before beginning of school year;

22. Provide vocal music instruction for elementary students in bi-weekly classes;

23. Direct and develop elementary programs.