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Sandtown Middle Summary Supervises and coordinates Theater activities; Supports each participant in achieving a higher level of personal skill, fosters an enhanced appreciation for theater, and increases student theatrical and technical capability through rehearsals and performances; Provides students with an opportunity to participate in extracurricular theater activities; Ensures compliance with all state and district regulations and requirements; Participation in approved theater performances in the community are also an expectation of this position. Essential Duties Directs middle-school or high school theater productions. Prepares lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned Collaborates with Band, Chorus, and Orchestra teachers to provide students with integrated experiences when appropriate. Conducts on-going assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing Creates an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students Provides for theatre participation at extracurricular events. Provides direction and opportunities for students to compete in theatrical competitions. Ensures compliance with federal and state laws and Fulton Board of Education board policy Works collaboratively with feeder school theater directors to recruit and retain students at the high school Compiles budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs Coordinates fundraising activities and manages funds Oversees process of cleaning, repairing, and storing theater equipment, costumes, and props. Accompanies and supervises students on out-of-town trips Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities Maintains emotional control under stress Communicates responsibly with students, parents, colleagues, and school leadership Accounts for student attendance and punctuality Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities Maintains professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community members Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator Required Education Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited university in Theatre Education and/or English Certification/Licensure Valid Georgia Teaching Certification in applicable field required, or must be eligible to hold a valid Georgia Teaching Certificate Experience Qualifications Minimum 3 years of successful teaching and theatre directing experience required; Experience at the high school level preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Ability to collaborate with staff in an extremely active performing arts environment is essential Knowledge of overall operation of a theatrical program Ability to manage budget and personnel Classroom management skills Excellent organizational skills Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing Working Conditions Classroom environment Outside as required by activities Requires travel and job responsibilities outside of the scheduled work hours Physical Demands Frequent lifting 5-10 lbs. Occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. Frequent sitting, bending, walking, and standing Occasional stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching Occasional exposure to adverse weather conditions

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35120 .buttontext99e3e23d09e2b6f8 a{ border: 1px solid transparent; } .buttontext99e3e23d09e2b6f8 a: focus{ border: 1px dashed #bc9a04 !important; outline: none !important; } It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service. If you wish to make a complaint or request accommodation or modification due to discrimination in any program, activity, or service, contact Compliance Coordinator Gonzalo LaCava, 6201 Powers Ferry Rd, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, or phone 470-254-4585.TTY 1-800-255-0135.

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Atlanta