HS Assistant Drama Director (Fall)
HS Assistant Drama Director (Fall)
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TITLE:HS Assistant Drama Director
POSTION TYPE: INST
STIPEND AMOUNT: $3538.00
HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:
Required:
1. Musical or theatrical production skills substantiated by training and/or work experience.
2. Knowledge of the facilities and the maintenance of technical crew work and demands.
3. Technical work - sewing construction painting computer skills.
4. Ability to establish working relationships with co-workers and function as part of a cohesive team.
5. Strong communication public relations and interpersonal skills.
Desired:
1. Degree in field of theater (technical production or performance)
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Drama Assistant supports the head drama director in carrying out the tasks related to maintaining a high school drama program. Including assisting with musical and theatrical productions including but not limited to: lighting design set construction costuming rehearsing and providing direction under the leadership of the head director.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Support the head director to build and maintain a successful drama program.
2. Teach performance techniques including but not limited to: acting improvisation style and staging.
3. Assist with rehearsals set production or tech elements as directed.
4. Supervise and help students design the area of tech theatre for the needs of the production.
5. Supervise the operation of all lighting and electrical sound equipment for all theatrical performances.
6. Assist with registration of events securing of performance rights and filling ballots for each event.
7. Select materials and students appropriate for the IHSSA or Thespian Festival IEs.
8. Foster leadership with the designated crew heads and student leaders.
9. Keep accurate attendance records and assessment results.
10. Ensure that all theatre equipment is in good condition and make arrangements for repair if needed.
11. Assist the director to coordinate efforts of parents to assist with publicity program ad sales costumes etc.
12. 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.
with other duties as may be assigned
DEPARTMENT: Activities Department
REPORTS TO: Activities Director
EVALUATES: N/A
BARGAINING GROUP: N/A
FLSA STATUS:Exempt
FT/PT:Part time
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Standing walking bending stooping reaching pulling pushing climbing stairs
WORKING CONDITIONS: Inside
All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform anyother job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.
Approved By: Lillie Noland
Date: 05/22/2025
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.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Part-Time
