Music 5-12 - Choral Director - PS 192 Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts RB# 26-006
Summary
| Title: | Music 5-12 - Choral Director - PS 192 Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts RB# 26-006 |
|---|---|
| ID: | 10593 |
| Department: | Music |
| Location: | School Location |
| Division: | Instructional |
| Type: | Teacher |
Description
BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202
RECRUITMENT BULLETIN # 26-006
MUSIC 5 -12
CHORAL DIRECTOR
PS 192 BUFFALO ACADEMY FOR VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
JULY 1, 2026
NOTICE OF POSITION
POSITION:
The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Pascal Mubenga, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:
MUSIC 5-12
CHORAL DIRECTOR
PS 192 BUFFALO ACADEMY FOR VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
CHORAL DIRECTOR
PS 192 BUFFALO ACADEMY FOR VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
HOW TO APPLY:
Click the "APPLY" button at the bottom of this page to start your application. Once the application is completed, click the “Submit” button. Your application will be kept on file for one year.
Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. (Be sure to check your junk and spam mail.) If you do not receive a confirmation email, we cannot guarantee that your application was received. You must submit an application until you receive a confirmation email.
APPLICATION: Interested candidates must also submit a letter of interest that specifies professional qualifications to the Principal of BAVPA.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must be New York State or Buffalo certified in the tenure area for which they are applying to teach. It is required that candidates attach a PDF or a screenshot of their certifications. Preference will be given to applicants with current City of Buffalo residency. Additionally, candidates must demonstrate familiarity with the New York State Learning Standards for the Arts, possess proficient piano accompaniment and choral conducting skills, knowledge of vocal pedagogy, and the ability to teach healthy singing techniques. They should also be able to instruct in diction, blend, intonation, breath support, musicianship, possess diverse repertoire knowledge, and collaborate effectively with accompanists, faculty, administrators, parents, and community partners.
DUTIES:
- Participate in after-school and weekend community performances:
- Some performances are planned in advance; others are arranged at short notice.
- Perform assigned tasks, fulfill required duties, and carry out additional responsibilities as designated by the building principal.
- Provide instruction for a diverse population of students, including students with exceptionalities.
- Direct choral ensembles:
- Plan, rehearse, and conduct school choirs for concerts, showcases, festivals, competitions, and community events.
- Teach vocal technique:
- Instruct students in healthy singing, breath support, diction, tone production, blend, intonation, and expressive performance.
- Select repertoire:
- Choose age-appropriate, educationally valuable, diverse, and performance-ready choral music.
- Prepare students for performances:
- Coach students in musicianship, stage presence, interpretation, memorization, and ensemble discipline.
- Assess student progress:
- Evaluate vocal growth, music literacy, rehearsal participation, performance quality, and artistic development.
- Lead auditions and placement:
- Audition students, assign voice parts, form ensembles, and support recruitment for the choral program.
- Collaborate with arts faculty:
- Work with theater, dance, instrumental music, and academic staff on productions, interdisciplinary projects, and school events.
- Coordinate concerts and events:
- Manage performance logistics, including scheduling, programs, accompanists, venues, attire, equipment, and communication with families.
- Support musical theater productions:
- Provide vocal direction, rehearsal leadership, and coaching for school musicals or staged performances.
- Maintain program administration:
- Manage budgets, music libraries, attendance, permissions, festival paperwork, communications, and equipment needs.
- Promote a positive ensemble culture:
- Build an inclusive, disciplined, respectful, and artistically ambitious learning environment.
- Engage the community:
- Represent the school through performances, partnerships, outreach events, and arts advocacy.
- Ensure student safety and professionalism:
- Follow school policies, supervise students during rehearsals and performances, and model professional artistic conduct.
This recruitment bulletin in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator or supervisor. Buffalo Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this recruitment bulletin and related duties at any time without prior notice.
SERVICE HOURS: 7:25 a.m. – 2:40 p.m.; and scheduled evening rehearsals and performances
APPOINTMENT:
Appointment will be made by the Principal following assessment of experience, credentials, qualifications, and evaluation of service. Personal interviews and performance of a musical selection(s) before the interview panel shall be scheduled as necessary.
SALARY: Teacher's salary schedule.
FUND #: Pending Funding
FINAL DATE
FOR FILING: JULY 29, 2026
DR. PASCAL MUBENGA
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
The Buffalo Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation (the term "sexual orientation" means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality ), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal non-discrimination laws in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the District's non-discrimination policies should be directed to HRCompliance@buffaloschools.org or to: Tami Hollie McGee, Chief of Human Resources 719 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 816-3579
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