Head Choir Teacher

Position Details

• Position Type:
  High School Teaching/Music - Vocal
• Date Posted: 1/15/2026
• Location:
  
  Economedes High School
• Date Available:
  
  01/15/2026
• Reports To:
  
  Campus Principal
• Final date to receive applications:
  Open Until Filled
• Length of Work Year: 187 days
• Wage/Hour Status:
  Exempt
• Salary Range: $57300 Minimum – $80668 Maximum
• Pay Grade: TCH 12 extra days

Provide students with appropriate distance virtual or face‑to‑face learning in the academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

• Education/Certification: Bachelors degree from accredited university;
  Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Knowledge of subjects assigned;
  General knowledge of curriculum and instruction;
  Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior;
  Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

• Develop and implement lesson plans and activities through distance virtual or face‑to‑face learning to fulfill the requirements of the district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles and needs.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency board policies and administrative regulations.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives and methods according to district requirements.
• Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process and provide blended learning opportunities in the classroom environment.

• Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned; sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
• Be a positive role model for students and support the mission of the school district.

• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Assist in selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.

• Be available by phone, email or video conferencing during a scheduled conference period or designated office hours to confer with district personnel, students and/or parents. The rest of the workday is committed to planning, preparing online staff development, virtual campus/district meetings, ARDs, implementing and evaluating lessons and activities.
• Communicate daily with all students or parents via Google Classroom, Google Meet, Microsoft Office 365, email, phone or video conference. Maintain an ongoing contact log for your records.
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals and teachers.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents and community members.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Provide ongoing feedback of student achievement through formal and informal methods on mastery of lessons as per established district grading procedures.