High School Drama Assistant Centennial High School

The Ankeny Community School District (CSD) enjoys a reputation as one of the premier school districts in Iowa and the midwest with students staff and parents unified in their efforts to excel in academics athletics the arts and activities. Located in the heart of Iowa Ankeny is just 6 miles from the capital city of Des Moines The District serves over 12500 PK-12 students. Ankeny CSD is the 6th largest school district in the state of Iowa growing an average of 300 students per school year. The district offers a competitive salary and benefit packages.

JDE: 6.19B

High School Drama Assistant

Purpose Statement

The High School Drama Assistant is responsible for providing support and assistance to the Drama Advisor during all drama events for the applicable high school. The Assistant will partner with the Advisor to help complete auditions casting and rehearsing students throughout the season.

Job Title: High School Drama Assistant

Employment Term: Work year established by the Superintendent

Reports To: Building Principal and High School Drama Advisor

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Minimum Qualifications:

• Previous experience in drama preferred.
• Strong knowledge of techniques and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead instruct and supervise students and a staff.
• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm.
• Proficient in organization communication and interpersonal skills.

Essential Functions

• Assist with the construction of stage scenery and properties
• Assist with auditioning casting and rehearsing as needed.
• Organize the scene shop prop room or other areas as assigned.
• Assist in hanging focusing lighting equipment set-up of microphones and speakers scene painting and flameproofing rigging flying or repairing curtains and scenery.
• Program cues and operate sound and/or light boards as assigned.
• Mentor students as assigned.
• Operate a variety of tools and technician equipment used in the theater productions; observe safety precautions and regulations.
• Set up and operate lighting and sound equipment including computerized and manual boards.
• Maintain records and inventories as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Working Environment

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

The usual and customary methods of performing the position functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting carrying pushing pulling climbing reaching driving standing and walking. Working conditions may include extreme temperatures and humidity. Hazards may include exposure to communicable diseases. This position requires one to maintain emotional control under stress. Successful candidates are subject to post-offer pre-employment physical.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working independently under broad organizational guidelines to achieve unit objectives. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the jobs functions. There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the organizations services.

Terms of Employment

Work year established by the Superintendent; Salary according to schedule adopted annually.

Clearances

Background Clearance

Evaluation

Job performance will be evaluated annually as per district policies and procedures

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Date: 6/14/2023

The Ankeny Community School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

Required Experience:

Junior IC