Drama Teacher

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) an A-rated district is the nations third largest school system with nearly 500 schools and a diverse enrollment of more than 335500 students from over 160 countries. Our ongoing tradition of groundbreaking achievement has earned top recognition at the national and international levels and makes M-DCPS your best choice.

BASIC OBJECTIVES
This is a professional position responsible for the instruction of secondary school students in all areas of drama/theatre including the history of drama/theatre acting vocal training movement improvisation the study of plays and their construction musical theatre play production playwriting stagecraft costuming and makeup.

JOB TASKS/RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Instructs students using various teaching methods including lectures demonstrations and the direction of performances and performance skills.2. Provides instruction in the use of sound equipment and lighting instruments costuming makeup and set design and construction.
3. Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines.
4. Assigns lessons; assesses students progress including homework assignments and hears presentations.
5. Prepares and administers tests to evaluate pupil progress records results issues reports to inform parents of progress and assigned final grades.
6. Maintains attendance and grade records as required by school.
7. Counsels pupils when adjustment and academic problems arise.
8. Maintains discipline in the classroom.
9. Meets with parents to discuss pupils academic social and behavioral progress.
10. Participates in faculty and professional meetings and inservice classes.
11. Performs related work as required or as assigned by the supervising administrator or his/her designee.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This is light work which requires the following physical activities: climbing bending stooping kneeling crouching crawling twisting reaching sitting standing walking pushing pulling lifting finger dexterity grasping feeling repetitive motions talking hearing and visual acuity. The worker is exposed to noise and hazards and the work is performed indoors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
As specified in State Statutes.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

To create your candidate profile you will need to gather the following:

• Personal information
• Current resume and work history
• Certification information
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  • Official SEALED transcripts must be submitted to M-DCPS via one of the following:
    • U.S. Mail addressed to:

    Miami-Dade County Public Schools Transcript Desk

    1450 NE 2nd Avenue Suite 150

    Miami FL 33132

    • Electronic Mail to:
      • You must useNational Student Clearinghouse Parchment or eScrip-Safe to request an electronic transcript via email. Please note that not all colleges/universities participate in the electronic transcript exchange.
    • Two professional references:
      • Uploaded References must be on a letterhead OR on the Districts Reference Form (Printing T: () have an original signature and be dated within the last year from current or past supervisors or college professors.

      Starting Salary:$53053.00*

      *(includes 6% Referendum Retirement Accruing Supplement of $3003)

      New hires may be eligible to receive credit for verified years of experience which can enhance their starting salary.

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      We are an equal opportunity employer.

Required Experience:

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