TITLE: HIGH SCHOOL SHOW CHOIR COMBO DIRECTOR

REPORTS TO: Show Choir Director

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Temporary, Supplemental Contract

POSITION SUMMARY: Assist the vocal music director by recruiting and directing student musicians who serve in the 12 student musical combo that supports the show choir performance group.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with recruitment of instrumental combo members.

• Lead weekly one-hour rehearsals.

• Lead combo during dress rehearsals with the singers/dancers.

• Conduct/oversee combo during performances (negotiated with vocal music director).

• Communicate important information to combo members during band practice.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carry out other assignments as directed by the vocal music director and/or building principal.

• Observe all safety and health regulations of the school.

• Maintain appropriate personal appearance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensure/certification in music preferred.

• Combo experience preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of show choir performance techniques.

• Ability to work effectively with students and adults.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students.

• Ability to lead/direct instrumental combo in support of performing vocal group.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

• Telephone and fax machine.

• Computer/printer.

• Public address system.

• Two-way radio.

• Various office machines and educational equipment; for example, copiers and DVD players.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Potential exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue.

• Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather; that is, being prepared to come to school on all scheduled work days, except calamity days.

• Some interaction with unruly students.

• Possible interaction with angry or distraught adults.

• Must be available for education related purposes outside the supplemental day when requested to do so under reasonable terms.

• Regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, reach with hands and arms.

• Occasional requirement to lift, carry, push and pull various items; for example, books and supplies, up to a maximum of 25 pounds.

NOTE: The above lists may not be ranked in order of importance.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Length of Employment: Contract runs concurrent with school year

• Salary: Supplemental pay, step one or appropriate experience step level

• Fringe Benefits: None