Choir Teacher - High School and Middle Schools .5 total FTE
2025-2026 School Year

.5 FTE is split between Central High School and Central Middle School

Per PEA Contract
Starting August 2025

Job Summary:
Instruct students in grades 6-12 in activities designed to promote a Choir program and provide an environment favorable to learning and personal growth in accordance with each student’s ability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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 instrumental and musical-theater and 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, assess and 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
Performs other duties as assigned.
Regular and consistent attendance.
Must have knowledge of and comply with the policies and procedures contained in the Portage Public Schools Employee Handbook.

The above duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the nature of the work by this position. The listing is not all-inclusive.

Qualifications

Valid Michigan Teaching Certification with proper grade level (6-12).
Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with JX or JQ endorsement for Music Education.
Bachelor’s degree including all courses to meet credential requirements.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administration, district staff, and the public.
Experience and interest in successfully working with and building a choral-music program and extensive repertoire experience that enhances student learning.
Ability to assume responsibility, display initiative, and exercise good judgment.
Proficient computer and document skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please apply online at: https://www.portageps.org/page/employment-at-pps

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Choir Teacher (.50 FTE)