Set Director Middle School Musical

MARION CITY SCHOOLS

Marion Ohio

February 18 2026

SUPPLEMENTAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Anticipated Opening for 2025-2026 School Year

Position:

Set Director Middle School Musical (Range VIII)

Time Schedule:

Spring

Salary Rate or Ratio:

Salary/Stipend

Reports to:

Principal

Employment Status:

Supplemental Contract

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Description:

To lead promote and facilitate students to achieve maximum potential in the chosen activity by instilling ethical values teamwork and a winning attitude. To organize and coordinate practices and meetings by utilizing all available resourcesto promote and teach the fundamentals of the activity.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• An extensive knowledge and background of the activity that he/she is coaching
  Ability to work effectively with others
  Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
  Effective active listening skills
  Organizational and problem solving skills
  Knowledge of child development and an understanding of age appropriate tasks
  Ability to work in a team environment
  Interacts in a positive manner with staff parents and students
  Establish and maintain cooperative relationships

Essential Functions:

• Exhibit professional behavior emotional stability and sound judgment
  Respond appropriately to crisis situations (i.e. emergencies employee/parent concerns)
  Ensure the safety of students
  Set a good moral and ethical example for students the student body and community
  Work cooperatively with the Boosters to better the music program
• Follow board policies
  Conduct oneself in an ethical manner during contests and practices
  Set up practice schedules
  Notify parents of students needing medical attention refer for a physical and keep records of injury
  Responsible for all equipment and inventory
  Responsible for handing out collecting cleaning and storage of equipment
  Set up itineraries and bus schedule for contests or performances
  Be present at all practices and contests or have a designated coach in charge until all students have left the field or building
  Cooperate with other coaches to develop a total music program
  Promote good public relations by personal appearance attitude and conversation
  Maintain good attendance and punctuality
  Work cooperatively with the teaching staff administration and parents

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set up scouting and schedules
  Completely discuss procedures and responsibilities with all assistants
  Assist in planning special events
• Attend Student Open House
  Make decisions on all music awards and conduct player voting for awards required
  Inform all students of their rights and procedures if they are denied participation or dismissed from the squad

Keep abreast of new techniques and innovations by attending clinics and reading material
Be involved and attend Music Boosters meetings
Promote the program to the parents community and students
Assist in the recruitment interviewing hiring and training of assistants
Assist in the collection of required student forms pay-to-participate fees etc.
Maintain appropriate licenses/endorsements and training hours as required
Adhere to all standards established by the Ohio Department of Education for LicensedEducators
Maintain good attendance and punctuality
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships
Refer suspected cases of child abuse immediately to the appropriate child protectiveservices/law enforcement agency as mandated by state law and Board of Education policy
Promote good public relations by personal appearance attitude and conversation
Other duties as assigned by the Principal/Designee

Additional Working Conditions:

• After school and possible weekend work
  Lift carry push and pull various supplies and materials up to a maximum of 50 pounds

NOTE: The above lists are not ranked in order of importance.

Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the District.

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbents supervisor appointing authority.

Marion City Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer
it is the policy of the Marion City Schools Board of Education that the best-qualified applicant shall be selected for each position without regard to race color religion national origin age sex marital status political affiliation disabling or military status. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to participate in activities involved in the position or program for which application has been made.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in being considered for this position you must apply on the Marion City Schools website prior to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday March 3 2026. Here is the link to apply

you have questions contact Chris Saiben Principal via email.

Required Experience:

Director