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Choir Teacher

Portage Public Schools
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Choir Teacher (.67 FTE - Benefits pro-rated)
Portage Central High School base location and other Middle School placement
Start Date:  August 2024
Salary: per PEA Contract  

 

Instruct students in grades 6-12  in activities designed to promote a flexible choir program and provide an environment favorable to learning and personal growth in accordance with each student’s ability. Provide a variety of musical experiences.

Qualifications

  • Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with endorsement for Music (JX or JQ)
  • Demonstrated ability to teach?
  • Wide range of students, both in terms of their academic abilities as well as backgrounds
  • AdvancEd/Cognia accreditation standards met to teach choral music
  • Federal standards met to be highly qualified in choral music
  • Experience in successfully working cooperatively with colleagues and administration
  • Experience and interest in successfully working with and building a choral-music programand extensive repertoire experience that enhances student learning
  • Bachelor's degree including courses to meet credential requirements
  • Major or Minor in Music Education

Preferences

  • Graduate degree in the area of music

 Expectations

  • ?Help to lead the vocal program in such a way that students improve in skill and artistry both individually and as ensembles.
  • Increase the excitement for vocal music with our students and our community.
  • Use multiple teaching strategies to meet the learning needs of different students
  • Support other performing-arts programs, including the musical-theater and orchestra programs
  • Work and coordinate with our Fine Arts Department
  • Develop unique opportunities for the choir students to showcase their individual and ensemble talents, such as our annual Cabaret and other events
  • Work with colleagues to continue to implement, to assess and to meet our school-improvement goals
  • Work with colleagues effectively and cooperatively in the music department
  • Work cooperatively with other colleagues, such as special-education teachers and counselors, to serve as part of a team to support at-risk students
  • Work to maintain and continue to build the 6-12 choral-music program at a high level of excellence

Must have knowledge of and comply with the policies and procedures contained in the Portage Public Schools High School Student Handbook, the Portage Central High School Staff Handbook, and the Portage Public Schools Board policies and administrative guidelines


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