9th Jazz Choir Director - Trailridge bei Waukee Community School District

Position Criteria:

• Demonstrate aptitude for performing tasks listed
• Must exhibit ethical practices and be a role model to students
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Performance Criteria:

1. Serve as primary director of one cocurricular jazz choir
2. Create calendar, reserve facilities for rehearsals and performances, and prepare for the year’s jazz choir events to include:
   • Weekly rehearsals before or after school (typically October-March)
   • 3-5 invitational/festival performances annually
   • Participation in Iowa Vocal Jazz Championships when applicable
   • Iowa All-State Vocal Jazz Choir auditions when applicable
3. Attend and supervise student participation in events including festivals and, when applicable, Iowa All-State Vocal Jazz Choir
4. Coordinate and oversee the jazz choir’s finances
5. Order and maintain inventory of performance attire, repertoire, and equipment
6. Recruit and oversee jazz choir rhythm section; schedule rehearsals with instrumentalists
7. Coordinate bus/transportation needs for rehearsals, performances, competitions, and other events as applicable
8. Assist with the organization and execution of feeder high school’s annual Show Choir / Jazz Choir Invitational 
9. Assist with set up and clean up after jazz choir events
10. Collaborate with other District jazz choir directors around program philosophies, event logistics, and other opportunities
11. Communicate with guardians, community, staff, administration, and other stakeholders regarding schedules, competitions, transportation, etc. 
12. Collaborate with facility support staff as needed including Operations and Performing Arts Center Management
13. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the District