Director of Choral Music

**POSITION:**Director of Choral Music **SCHEDULE:**Will discuss with applicant **LOCATION:**White Pine County, NV **SALARY:**Will discuss with applicant TO APPLY: Direct Link:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1reBok7kBAVBoVIBfZfjpRM0XAhjTSxVAaonVKve4y08/edit?tab=t.0 Career Page:https://www.whitepine.k12.nv.us/team Please note, employers may close jobs on the website at any time. SUMMARY: The Director of Choral Music works with students at David E. Norman STEAM Academy, McGill Elementary, White Pine Middle School, and White Pine High School. In grades K-3, students learn music principles, including rhythm and pitch with optional performances at this level. In 4th and 5th grades, students begin performing in unison and two-part harmony. Students in middle school and high school learn together and perform in typical choral settings, including home concerts, community performances, regional and state honor choirs, and festivals. The ideal candidate will have strong teaching ability, pedagogy, and classroom management. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's, master's or other advanced degree in music education, or related music degree with successful teaching experience. Embodies the district's Portrait of a Leader competencies, including passion, persistence, grit, the just right balance of empathy and toughness. Exemplifies integrity in all interactions. Strives to abide by the qualities described in the SEL Pillars portion of the district's World Class Relationships framework. Prioritizes positive and productive relationships. Clean, organized, detail-oriented, and able to plan-ahead. Able to be independent and take initiative. Leads by example in all professional responsibilities. Utilizes systemwide data to inform and monitor decisions. Researches, models, and supports successful practices. Leads by example in connection with timeliness and adherence to work expectations. Leads by example with respect to the community-facing Portrait of a Leader and the district's and schools' values. Embodies WPCSD Policy 3100, Code of Ethics. Demonstrates urgency in moving towards the vision of world-class learning. Constantly champions the work of students and staff in daily, intentional conversations. Employs thoughtful and future-oriented discussions with students in order to focus them on attaining their goals. Adheres to the Nevada Educator Performance Framework. Deeply understands the Nevada academic content standards associated with the courses taught--fine arts, performing arts, foreign language, psychology/sociology, and/or other academic elective subjects. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: Develops measurable classroom goals aligned with the District Roadmap and proactively reports to the principal progress and support needed. Plans, carries out, and assesses the results of effective instruction. Participates fully in collaborative team meetings and professional development. Strives to know each student's name, interests, and needs. Positively interacts with students on a daily basis. Encourages and stretches studentsboth in the individual and group settingto achieve academically and conduct themselves with honor and dignity. Supervises hallways, parking lots, and common areas in order to promote safety and security. Champions students by being constantly visibly engaged during the school day and at events outside of the school day. Utilizes restorative practices combined with disciplinary practices, creating security for the school as a whole, balanced with meeting students' specific needs. Formally recognizes students' accomplishments through student of the day/week/month, etc. Advises outside-of-school activities as required or necessary, depending upon the exact duties necessary to build the program. Plans outside-of-class rehearsals to build musicianship and music expertise. Plans outside-of-class activities to build community among musicians, leadershi , and ownership of the program. Develops engagement with students' families. Communicates with families when students are not making satisfactory progress in coursework. Serves as an ambassador for the school, attending community events, providing public relations information (including newspaper articles, social media posts, speeches to groups etc.), and advocating for education whenever possible. Provides intentional opportunities and invitations for community members to come into the school as guests and/or observers. Champions the work of students through social media, news articles, evening events, etc. Arranges for performances at community events. Partners with local musicians to build the strength of the program and uncover future music careers for student