TITLE: HS Show Choir Director
POSTION TYPE: INST
STIPEND AMOUNT: $3585.00
HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:
Required:
1. Bachelor's Degree in Music Education
2. Experience with a show choir.
3. Keyboarding skills
Desired:
1. Experience leading a show choir.
BASIC FUNCTION:
Direct show choir and work with vocal music director in creating programs and opportunities for students.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Select appropriate teaching resources and show choir pieces for each group.
2. Attend and participate in a minimum of five concerts/competitions.
3. Plan the show choir calendar for the year including contests, concerts, community performances and trips.
4. Submit concert dates to curriculum coordinator for approval in coordination with building administration. October 15th is the submission deadline.
5. Prepare contest registrations, contest itineraries, required contest paperwork.
6. Work with the choreographer and accompanist to develop an ensemble experience.
7. Recruit, audition, and rehearse an instrumental ensemble to back-up the band. If no instrumentalists are available, select the appropriate back-up music and attain rights to use for performance and recording purposes.
8. Manage show choir uniforms and dress that are appropriate for the students and musical selection.
9. Reserve and maintain rehearsal and performance space.
10. Manage any fees and budgets for the ensemble.
11. Ensure all funds are secure and turned in promptly to the office manager of the school.
12. Organize auditions for the following school year, to include incoming middle school participants.
13. Submit reports and activity checklists to building and district administration as requested.
ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):
1. Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
2. Maintain confidentiality.
3. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
4. Assist with other duties as may be assigned
5. 8.Attend district-wide meetings as requested
DEPARTMENT: Activities Department
REPORTS TO: Activities Director/Building Administrator
EVALUATES: N/A
BARGAINING GROUP: N/A
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
FT/PT: Part time
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Sitting, standing, walking
WORKING CONDITIONS: Inside
The Des Moines Independent Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions, concerns or a complaint related to this policy, please contact Carol Wynn-Green, 901 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309; phone: 515-242-7709; email: carol.wynngreen@dmschools.org. Complaints can also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-1004, (515) 281-4121, or Region VII Office for Civil Rights, Citigroup Center 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475 Chicago, IL 60661-4544.
All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.
Approved By: Lillie Noland
Date: 5/28/2026