Play Director

Forest Hills Public School District

Job Location:

Grand Rapids, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Play Director

Northern High

Reports To: Building Principal & District Director of Fine Arts

Salary: Supplemental contract per FHEA Master Agreement

Job Summary: To discover and develop the talents of students in the field of music and drama and present it to the public in the form of a theatrical production.

Qualifications:

Possess the qualifications of a teacher for the state of Michigan
Experience working with students
Previous experience in organizing and directing a production
Ability to work collaboratively with staff
Ability to coordinate and produce all aspects of a theatrical production.
Ability to communicate with all district community members students parents faculty and staff etc.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional interpersonal skills including demonstrated collaborative mindset and invitational demeanor
Exceptional time-management skills

Essential Job Functions:

Select appropriate show and order scripts form a student committee and view other productions
Organize auditions and cast through recruitment strategies choice of reading material and through publicizing auditions
Coordinate date of performances with other school activities
Create a comprehensive rehearsal schedule for maximum success of students to be shared with the principal and director of fine arts
Develop and present comprehensive production budget to the building principal for formal approval
Work with staff to develop a world class theater program inclusive of one play (Fall) and one musical (Spring) production
Plan and direct the blocking or staging of the production.
Plan and direct the choreography
Plan and set design including lights
Advise and see that student production committee carry out their responsibilities including but not limited to costumes makeup program tickets patrons set lights publicity etc.
Order and pick up all supplies needed within the production budget
Establish and maintain positive community relationships with students parents faculty and staff etc.
Support the vision mission and guiding principles of Forest Hills Public Schools
Consistent and reliable attendance and availability
Perform other duties as assigned job functions may vary depending on the specific needs and expectations of each school

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand walk sit use hands to finger handle or feel reach with hands and arms climb or balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl talk hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and ability to adjust/focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate. Work may be performed indoors and/or outdoors. The employee is directly responsible for the safety well-being and work output of students. Travel may be required.

Mental Functions:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to compare analyze communicate both orally and in writing copy coordinate instruct compute synthesize evaluate use interpersonal skills compile and negotiate.

Terms of Employment:

The employee will remain free of any alcohol or drugs throughout his/her employment with the district as outlined in Board Policy #4210.

The Forest Hills Public SchoolDistrictdoes not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin religion age sex (including pregnancy gender identity or sexual orientation) marital status disability genetic information or any other legally prohibited basis in its employment decisions or the provision of services.

Required Experience:

Director

Play DirectorNorthern HighReports To: Building Principal & District Director of Fine ArtsSalary: Supplemental contract per FHEA Master AgreementJob Summary: To discover and develop the talents of students in the field of music and drama and present it to the public in the form of a theatrical produc...