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HS Choreography - East

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Des Moines Public Schools

Des Moines, IA (In Person)

Part-Time

Posted 2 days ago (Updated 13 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/29/2026

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Job Description

TITLE:
HS Choreography
POSTION TYPE
INST
STIPEND AMOUNT
$1793.00 HIRING
SPECIFICATIONS
Required:
1. Experience in choreography in a leadership role.
Desired:
1. Bachelor's Degree in dance or music. 2. Experience as a high school or collegiate dance instructor or choreographer.
BASIC FUNCTION
Provide choreography for vocal music department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Direct rehearsals to instruct students how to use dance steps and techniques to achieve desired effects. 2. Advise students on how to stand and move properly, teaching correct techniques. 3. Coordinate production music with music directors. 4. Audition performers as needed. 5. Submit reports and activity checklists to building and district administration as requested.
ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
(for every DMPS position): 1. Attend work on a prompt and regular basis. 2. Maintain confidentiality. 3. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees. 4. Assist with other duties as may be assigned 5. Attend district-wide meetings as requested.
DEPARTMENT
Activities Department
REPORTS TO
Building Administrator/Activities Department
EVALUATES
N/A
BARGAINING GROUP
N/A
FLSA STATUS
Exempt FT/PT:
Part time
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, pulling, pushing, sitting
WORKING CONDITIONS
Inside or outside, depending on activity The Des Moines Independent Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions, concerns or a complaint related to this policy, please contact Carol Wynn-Green, 901 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309; phone: 515-242-7709; email: carol.wynngreen@dmschools.org . Complaints can also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-1004, (515) 281-4121, or Region VII Office for Civil Rights, Citigroup Center 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475 Chicago, IL 60661-4544. All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.
Approved By:
Lillie Noland Date:
5/28/2026