Interim director for the remainder of the Fall semester, through December 18, 2026.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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Responsible in assisting in the organization and direction of the Van Buren Choral program

• Oversee the instruction of all choir classes

• Ensure characteristic vocal production, breathing, sight reading, hand signs, and posture

• Assist in coordinating all performances and assessments

• Assist in managing inventory (music and equipment)

• Assist in coordinating recruiting and the voicing identification process

• Coordinate communications and publicity

• Ensure compliance with all district and state requirements

• Engage, plan, and team with middle school and high school choral directors to align programs

• Assist the middle school and high school programs

• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans based on district approved curriculum

• Provide individualized and small group instruction as needed to create a personalized learning experience for each student

• Maintains a safe, organized classroom through effective classroom management

• Establishes and maintains appropriate relationships with students, parents, community members and staff

• Communicates regularly with parents regarding their child’s academic and behavioral progress

• Collaborates with all instructional staff and other school personnel

• Evaluates students’ academic growth by administering developmentally appropriate assessments, maintaining accurate records and preparing progress reports

• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth by participating in professional development and other meetings as needed in accordance with District and Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) guidelines

• Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates behavior that is conscientious and responsible

• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Valid AR teaching license

• Clean background check

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Knowledge of relevant technology

Physical requirements*

• Be able to stand for the majority of the school day in order to effectively monitor and supervise students

• Be able to walk short distances to supervise students between classrooms and activities

• Be able to sit, stand, lean, reach, bend, lift and squat to assist students as needed

• Be able to walk on uneven surfaces (playground)

• Be able to walk up and down stairs

• Be outside in all weather conditions for assigned duty (recess, before school drop offs, after school pick- ups and field trips)

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Reports to: Principal/Assistant Principal

Salary will be prorated based on days worked.

Interim director for the remainder of the Fall 2026 semester, through December 18, 2026.