Choir Teacher

Position Type:Junior High School TeachingDate Posted:2/2/2026Location:Brenham Junior High SchoolBrenham Independent School District - Job DescriptionJob Title/Position:Choir TeacherDepartment/School:Various CampusesPay Information:Teacher Compensation PlanDays: 192Supervised By:BJH & BMS PrincipalsFLSA:ExemptDate Revised:May 2022Primary Purpose:Direct and manage the choir program at assigned campus. Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth and provide an opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.Qualifications (Experience/Education/Certification):Bachelor's degree, valid Texas teaching certificate, and demonstrated competency in music and choir.Major Responsibilities:Instructional StrategiesProvide instruction and leadership to choir students, conduct and lead the choir, provide musical guidance, conduct auditions, and guide students with achieving correct tone, pitch, rhythm, tempo, and harmony. Lead a vocal ensemble or solo performance.Establish performance requirements, enforce academic requirements, and verify each student's eligibility to participate in choir.Provide for choir participation at extracurricular events including concerts and UIL.Coordinate suitable choir formations, rehearsals, competitions, routines, and performances.Develop and implement plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).Work with other members of the staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.Student Growth and DevelopmentConduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.Be a positive role model for students and support the mission of the school district.Classroom Management and OrganizationCreate an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.Manage student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and the student handbook.Accompany and supervise students on out-of-town trip activities and arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town events.Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, material, and facilities.CommunicationEstablish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.Professional Growth and DevelopmentParticipate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, UIL rules, and board policy in the choir area.OtherFollow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.Special Knowledge/Skills:Knowledge of music theory, conducting, harmony, and vocal productionKnowledge of curriculum and instructionKnowledge of University Interscholastic League (UIL) rulesAbility to instruct students and manage their behaviorStrong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skillsKnowledge of all applicable federal, state, and local laws, guidelines, and procedures.Skill in modifying instruction for various student needs.Skill in working with various forms of equipment, including, but not limited to, personal computers, calculators, projectors, and printers.Skill in working with computer tools, including but not limited to, email, Internet, word processing, and spreadsheets.Skill in working in collaborative team-based environments.Supervisory Responsibilities:None.Working Conditions (Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Demands):Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; automated external defibrillator (AED)Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twistingMotion: Frequent walking/marching Lifting: Regular moderate lifting and carrying (15 44 pounds); may lift and move musical instrumentsEnvironment: Work outside and inside; exposure to extreme temperatures (hot, cold, and inclement weather), humidity, and prolonged sunlight; work on uneven or slippery surfaces; frequent exposure to noiseMental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent district and statewide travelThe foregoing statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities required. The district shall not fail or refuse to hire or discharge any individual, or otherwise discriminate against any individual with respect to compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of the individual's race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Nor shall the district limit, segregate, or classify its employees or applicants for employment in any way that would deprive or tend to deprive an individual of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status as an employee because of the individual's race, color, religion, sex or national origin.