Qureos Mentor

Denton Independent School District

<div></div><div>Job ID: 3702
Job Title: High School Choir Director - Braswell High School (2025-2026)
Location: Braswell High School
Date Posted: 10/30/2025
Date Closed:
Position Type: High School Teaching
Position: Choir
<div>Reports to: Principal/Fine Arts Director 
Dept./School: High School 
Pay Grade: Teacher Pay 
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt 
 
PRIMARY PURPOSE: Provide choral instruction and encourage students to develop the skill and ability to excel in vocal/choral ability. Responsible for contributing to the educational program as a whole and to the growth of each student. Provide opportunities for students to participate in a high-level, challenging curriculum in the areas of responsibility. 
 
QUALIFICATIONS: 
 
Education/Certification: 
Master's Degree, preferred; Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree required 
Music Degree (Vocal/Choral Emphasis); Music Teacher Certification (Vocal/Choral Emphasis) EC-12 required 
 
Special Knowledge/Skills: 
Knowledge of overall operation of choral music program 
Ability to manage budget and personnel 
Knowledge of state TMEA and UIL policies governing choir 
Ability to implement policy and procedures 
Ability to interpret data 
Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills 
General knowledge of teaching techniques and procedures 
Willingness to execute written employment contract with the Denton ISD 
 
Experience: 
At least five years of successful choir teaching experience and choral program administration preferred 
 
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:<ul><li>
Establishes performance criteria for competition and evaluates students&rsquo; musical abilities initially and on a regular basis.</li><li>
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with the needs and capabilities of the student musical group involved.</li><li>
Manages and supervises choir activities, contests and practice sessions that promote individual growth in musical skills, teamwork and appropriate concert/performance etiquette.</li><li>
Keeps informed of and ensures compliance with all DISD/UIL/TMEA rules and guidelines.</li><li>
Recruits and retains student membership in the choir program, as well as monitors and enforces student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.</li><li>
Works with Fine Arts Director in scheduling competitions and coordinating arrangements.</li><li>
Cooperates with other members of the school staff in planning and implementing instructional goals and objectives for the overall educational development of student performances.</li><li>
Assists in the selection of equipment and instructional materials.</li><li>
Compiles, maintains and files all reports, records, inventory and additional required data using Charms music management system and other required documents.</li><li>
Complies with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules and the local board policy in area of music.</li><li>
Follows all the rules, regulations and policies of Denton ISD and follows directives from superiors.</li><li>
Follows attendance policy as assigned by Supervisor.</li><li>
Performs other functions that may be assigned by the Administration and/or Supervisor.</li><li>
Travels with choir students and supervises group during choir competitions in assigned events.</li><li>
Maintains proper and appropriate discipline among students during choir contests, practice sessions and while on trips off school property.</li><li>
Encourages, by example, and through instruction, sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of choir participation.</li><li>
Establishes and maintains open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.</li><li>
Maintains professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.</li><li>
Articulates the district&rsquo;s mission and goals in the area of choir to the community and solicits its support in realizing the mission.</li><li>
Supports choir booster club activities and ensure operation according to UIL Booster Club Guidelines.</li><li>
Obtains and uses evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to determine program effectiveness and ensure that program renewal is continuous and responds to student needs.</li><li>
Recommends policies to improve program.</li><li>
Demonstrates awareness of district-community needs and initiates activities to meet those identified needs.</li><li>
Demonstrates the use of appropriate and effective techniques for community and parent involvement.</li><li>
Develops professional skills appropriate to job assignment.</li><li>
Demonstrates behavior that is professional, ethical and responsible.</li><li>
Assesses and responds to needs related to job responsibilities.</li><li>
Develops and coordinates a continuing evaluation of the choral program and implement changes based on the findings.</li></ul>
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interprets policy, procedures and data; coordinates district functions; maintains emotional control under stress
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Frequent districtwide and occasional statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours; frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions
SALARY RANGE: Teacher Pay
DUTY DAYS: 187
APPOINTMENT:
The appointment of this position will be recommended to the Board of Trustees by the Superintendent of Schools on the basis of the applicant&rsquo;s training, experience, and expertise. The Board of Trustees must give final approval.
 APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
District Employees
Interested candidates must complete and submit the Denton ISD on-line Internal Application at www.dentonisd.org under &ldquo;Employment Opportunities.&rdquo; Upload employment credentials and a current r&eacute;sum&eacute; detailing experience, qualifications and professional accomplishments.
 Out of District Applicants
Interested candidates must complete and submit the Denton ISD on-line External application at www.dentonisd.org under &ldquo;Employment Opportunities.&rdquo; Upload employment credentials and a current r&eacute;sum&eacute; detailing experience, qualifications and professional accomplishments.
 APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Position will remain vacant until qualified applicant is employed.
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