High School Drama Teacher 2026-2027

University City School District

Job Location:

University City, MO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary:

Proven mastery of superior instruction in secondary grade introduction to theatre advanced theatre directing improvisation makeup costume design props construction set design technical theatre acting theatre history theatre appreciation.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Ability to establish a state/nationally recognized theatre program
Produce theatrical productions (plays musicals one acts and student produced/directed productions) both during the scheduled day and extra/co-curricular that consider the unique interests talents and culture of students in the program
Superior knowledge of safety standards and procedures in all theatre practices
Provide extensive project-based inquiry-driven theatre arts instruction based on SDUC Theatre Arts curriculum
Provide best practice instruction through the use of a wide variety of technologies educational resources multimedia and others
Prepare course learning targets for instruction and student achievement following district curriculum guidelines
Assess student achievement and provide timely and appropriate feedback
Design and deliver learning interventions to assure student success
Monitor and keep detailed records of student performance and progress
Inform and provide on-going communication with parents of student progress
Keep accurate attendance records
Maintain an orderly classroom with a focus on positive student behavior discipline and engagement to ensure maximum learning
Participate in faculty and professional meetings educational conferences and teacher training workshops
Perform related duties such as sponsoring one or more activities of student organizations assisting pupils in selecting courses of study and counseling students in adjustment and academic problems concerns and issues
Other duties as assigned

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation description of the types of duties and responsibilities required for this position. Employees may be asked to perform other job-related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications noted below are required to enable the employee to perform the essential duties/responsibilities of this position.

Bachelors degree in Secondary Education from four-year college or university
Hold a Missouri State Certification in Speech/Theatre/Drama

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Sufficient vision to read printed material see distant objects with clarity and identify and distinguish objects
Sufficient hearing to hear conversations in person and on the telephone and hear sounds clearly up to 30 feet
Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation and on the telephone and in addressing groups
Ability to exert up to 25 pounds of force to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects
This position requires standing walking sitting bending and reaching for extended periods of time
Sufficient manual dexterity and/or mobility to grasp and/or manipulate objects operate mechanical equipment and move about the work area
This position will subject the employee to work environments that have exposure to weather or interiors with extremes of heat and/or cold wet and/or humid conditions high noise levels and various work related hazards

EEO Statement:

The School District of University City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin age disability or sex including pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity and other characteristics protected by law.

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Required Experience:

Position Summary:Proven mastery of superior instruction in secondary grade introduction to theatre advanced theatre directing improvisation makeup costume design props construction set design technical theatre acting theatre history theatre appreciation.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSAbility to establish a ...