Job Title: Harmony Director
Reports to: Director of Student Activities
Terms and Conditions: Part-time, 3-5 hours per week, during the school year.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary: Per Faculty Senate contract, level 4 stipend, 1.0 FTE - $6,250.75
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OPRF – WHO WE ARE…

Oak Park and River Forest High School, or OPRF, is a comprehensive public high school located in Oak Park, IL, a suburb eight miles due west of downtown Chicago. We are a one-school district, with the majority of our students coming from two sender districts, River Forest Public Schools District 90 and Oak Park Elementary School District 97. We offer more than 200 courses, a variety of programs for students with special needs, 103 clubs and activities, and 34 competitive sports. We prepare our students well for post-secondary success, with an average ACT composite score of 24 and a 96% graduation rate.

Oak Park and River Forest are communities that highly value diversity. OPRF is a founding member of the national Minority Student Achievement Network, and our school is racially and economically diverse, with about 48% of our 3,300 students identifying as African-American, Hispanic, multiracial, or Asian. Our villages have long embraced the LGBTQ community, and we have a significant mix of homeowners and renters.

We seek faculty and staff who have high expectations for all students, and who value student voice in education. As a school, we are particularly focused on closing opportunity gaps for our students of color and other under-represented groups. OPRF is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. OPRF’s goal is to increase the diversity of its workforce.

OPRF is a great place for those who are interested in an environment that supports creativity, leadership at all levels, innovation, a focus on professional and curriculum development, and the best practices of instruction. We are currently seeking individuals to join our team that all students are capable of high levels of academic and social success.

Position Summary:
Harmony is a choir that primarily sings traditional and contemporary gospel style songs that inspire and bring about positive energy. For the past 40 years, Harmony/Gospel Choir has been a big part of the school and community. Auditions are not required. Students who participate in Harmony will learn beginning, intermediate and/or advanced concepts including style, harmony and dissonance, vocal improvisation and microphone technique. Interested students should have an interest in singing inspirational music and be able to work cooperatively with others. Students will participate in all school events such as the MLK assembly and other cultural events. Students may also be asked to participate in community events as needed.

Qualifications:

Experience leading or teaching students.
Experience as a vocal coach and choir director.
Experience leading or teaching students to sing by ear.
Ability to recruit and maintain diverse membership
Experience in Inspirational musical Performance and Directing
Ability to meet sponsor expectations as stated in Student Activities Sponsor Handbook.
Organized and have a positive attitude.
Collaborative.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Follow Sponsor Expectations per handbook.
Direct the students with various skills levels in musical performance
Participation in assemblies and events
Competitions as appropriate.
Delegate to assistant directors.

Position Responsibilities:

3-5 hours per week.
Oversee students at all rehearsals, performances, and field trips.
Be a vocal coach for the choir throughout rehearsals.
Attend all concerts and required school events.
Collaborate with the assistant director.
Attend Sponsor Meetings and meet expectations given by the Student Activities Director.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive listing of the duties performed in this position. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.

Please, no phone calls. The respective hiring manager will review candidates once the job posting closes. If selected to move forward, you will be contacted by phone or email. After reviewing the job posting, if you have any questions, please send an email to hr@oprfhs.org.

Oak Park & River Forest High School District 200 (OPRF) is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Harmony Choir Director