The job of Drama Teacher is for the purpose of developing students' theatrical skills through implementing District approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; developing lesson plans; modeling the necessary skills to performing assigned tasks; providing a safe and optimal learning environment and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.
Essential Job Functions:
Adapt dramatic materials and methods for the purpose of providing assignments appropriate to the varying levels of students' skills.
Assess student's dramatic assignments for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student's progress, expectations, goals, etc.
Collaborate with school personnel, parents and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum. Emphasis in effective communication, planning, and collaboration with band and choral directors.
Demonstrate methods required to perform drama assignments for the purpose of modeling the necessary skills to perform the assignments.
Direct instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student aides for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students.
Instruct students for the purpose of improving their knowledge and skills in drama and theater.
Manage student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and an optimal learning environment.
Prepare teaching materials and reports (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress.
Report incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code, district and/or school policies.
Support classroom teachers and other school personnel for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of classroom goals and individual student plans.
Other Job Functions:
Advise parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teacher's expectations, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
Participate in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, site meetings, etc.) for
the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements.
Job Requirements-Qualifications:
Experience Preferred:
Prior job related experience.
Skills, Knowledge and/or
Abilities Required:
Skills to promote learning of the field of drama, motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied education and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, evaluate performance.
Knowledge of curriculum, education code, district policies.
Abilities to stand and walk for prolonged periods, perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, other school personnel, meet schedule and deadlines. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/accommodation/field of vision.
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Education Required:
Bachelor's degree.
• Licenses, Bonding and/or
Testing Required:
Teaching credential for appropriate level of
instruction and/or subjects; Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
190 Days per year. Salary to be established by collective bargaining agreement.
EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of certified personnel.
