THEATRE TEACHER

• 195 DAY job in Gainesville Gainesville, Virginia

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VA Prince William County Public Schools Employer:

Prince William County Public Schools Job Ref:

Ref_183990

Country:

United States State:

Virginia•

VA City:

Gainesville Zip Code:

20112 THEATRE TEACHER

• 195 DAY

JOB STATUS

OPEN

EFFECTIVE

2026-27

POSTING NUMBER:

00059980

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT:

Gainesville

MS LOCATION

Gainesville,VA

POSITION TITLE

THEATRE TEACHER

• 195 DAY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/REQUIREMENTS

An essential function of this position is the ability to work in person and physically report for work on site.

JOB SUMMARY

This position plans and implements an instructional program and provides related educational services for students in grades 6-8 and 9-12. This position manages student behavior, assesses and evaluates student achievement, and modifies instructional activities, as required, and carries out a variety of student monitoring and control activities. This position, covered by this specification, serve as a general education classroom teacher in a middle/high school (grades 6-8 and 9-12); classes taught may be single or multi-grade level, are most often subject oriented but may be skill or specialty oriented. This position may work off site or in a combination of off site and classroom settings. This position usually perform duties within a team or departmental setting, but might work independently in a unique teaching specialty. This position may be assigned to a reading or technology laboratory; other positions are assigned to science laboratory or industrial arts/technology education laboratory where the use of chemicals and machinery necessitates a higher level of monitoring to prevent accidental injury to students. This position performs work under the general supervision of a principal and/or other designated administrator.

Job Description DAYS:

195 FULL

TIME/PART TIME

Full Time Teacher, Theatre Job Code:

000583

Job Title:

Teacher, Theatre FLSA Status:

Exempt Pay Level (Grade): 00012

Reports To:

Principal Calendar

• Primary:

  M
• 195 Inst Mission Statement
• We serve as trusted partners in education with our students, families, and community.
• We prepare our students to be critical thinkers, responsible digital citizens, innovators and visionaries, resilient individuals, and global collaborators.
• We commit to inclusive practices and equity with an expectation of excellence from every student and employee every day.

Job Summary This position plans and implements an instructional program and provides related educational services for students in grades 6-8 and 9-12. This position manages student behavior, assesses and evaluates student achievement, and modifies instructional activities, as required, and carries out a variety of student monitoring and control activities. This position, covered by this specification, serve as a general education classroom teacher in a middle/high school (grades 6-8 and 9-12); classes taught may be single or multi-grade level, are most often subject oriented but may be skill or specialty oriented. This position may work off site or in a combination of off site and classroom settings. This position usually perform duties within a team or departmental setting, but might work independently in a unique teaching specialty. This position may be assigned to a reading or technology laboratory; other positions are assigned to science laboratory or industrial arts/technology education laboratory where the use of chemicals and machinery necessitates a higher level of monitoring to prevent accidental injury to students. This position performs work under the general supervision of a principal and/or other designated administrator. Essential Responsibilities This job description is a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Additionally, the scope of this job may change as necessary by the school division. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

PWCS requires that each employee:

works collaboratively with all stakeholders in execution of division strategic plan, "Elevate 2030." establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others, communicate effectively, relate to and interact with a non-traditional and diverse student and employee population, report to work on a regular and punctual basis as scheduled, perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program, have knowledge of and be able to use relevant technology, participate in the annual professional growth planning process, and recognize that they are in a position of public trust and are held to a high standard of personal and professional conduct. Essential Responsibilities

• specific to this job
• Teaches acting principles and techniques to individuals or groups; conducts readings to evaluate student's knowledge in theatre
• Adapts course of study and training methods to meet student's need and ability
• Discusses and demonstrates vocal and body expression to teach acting styles, character development, and personality projection
• Produces and directs plays for school and public performances
• Auditions students to select cast and assign parts
• Rehearses and provides feedback to students to ensure they master parts
• Teaches and assesses theatre safety at all times
• Follows and adheres to safety procedures as outlined in the Prince William County Public Schools Theatre Safety Procedural Manual
• Directs activities of students involved in constructing, painting, and lighting scenery
• Teaches elements of stagecraft, stage makeup, costume craft, play writing, or play direction
• Assigns nonperforming students to backstage production tasks, such as constructing, painting, moving scenery, operating stage light, and sound equipment
• Assess continually student achievement and maintains appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutional and individual reporting purposes
• Plans and implements appropriate instructional and/or learning strategies and activities, including determination of appropriate kind and level of materials, provides appropriate learning experiences, manages allotted learning time to maximize student achievement, and utilizes a variety of instructional materials and available multi-media and computer technology to enhance learning
• Manages the behavior of learners in an instructional setting to ensure environment is conducive to the learning process, and assists and participates in management of student behavior in other parts of the school, center, school grounds, or work site
• Coordinates instructional activities with other professional staff, both school and non­ school-based, as required, to maximize learning opportunities
• Works in a self-contained, team, departmental, itinerant capacity, or in field or may make off-school site visits to monitor students, confer with employers, or site instructors
• Participates in in-service and professional development activities and staff meetings, as required or assigned
• Fosters partnerships and ensure continuous communication with parents, both written and oral, to keep them informed of student(s) progress
• Communicates continually with students on instructional expectations to keep them informed of their progress in meeting those expectations
• Assigns work to and supervises instructional assistants, parent and student volunteers
• Serves at two or more schools on a regular basis as itinerant
• Supports or participates in school-wide student activities and social events
• Monitors student behavior in non-instructional area and intervenes to control and modify disruptive behavior, reports to appropriate administrator; as assigned or required
• Collaborates with other professionals (guidance counselors, librarians, etc.) to carry out school-wide instructional or related activities as needed
• Other Duties as Assigned Other Job Responsibilities Qualifications for Successful Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors
• Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment of instructional specialty(ies) to which assigned
• Knowledge of adolescent growth and development or, if applicable, adult learning theory
• Knowledge of Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) curriculum and program of studies related to assignments and public school mission, goals, and organization
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on Division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned
• Skill in oral and written communications; excellent human relations skills
• If teaching world language, proficiency in oral and written communications in that language
• If teaching choral music, ability to play the piano and to demonstrate proper singing/choral techniques, excellent hearing and ability to distinguish pitches and tone quality
• If teaching instrumental music classes, proficiency in one or more musical instruments, and the ability to model proper playing techniques and good tone on all instruments, excellent hearing and ability to distinguish pitches and tone quality
• If teaching theatre, a personal portfolio that demonstrates experience as both an actor and in the technical and production side of the stage
• If teaching visual arts, a personal portfolio demonstrating artistic ability and experience in a variety of media
• If teaching in a vocational trade, including business trades, journey-level proficiency in that trade is required with on-the-job journey, lead, or supervisory experience highly desirable Education or Equivalency Requirements Minimum/ Preferred Education level Description Minimum Bachelor's Degree Work Experience Requirements Equivalent to at least Type Area or Field Certification and License Requirements Certifications/ Licensures Comments State Collegiate Professional, or Post Graduate Professional, or License issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia with endorsement(s) required for teaching assignment(s); must be eligible for Virginia Teaching Certification or Licensure Work Environment and Physical and Mental Requirements The work environment and physical and mental demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters and is expected to meet while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment Type:

INDOOR:

Work is performed in a standard office, classroom, or indoor environment. Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions; however, employees may be exposed to minor inconveniences such as occasional noise, exposure to computer screens, crowded working conditions, and/or minor heating, cooling or ventilation problems.

Area of Interest:

Education:

K-12

Job Category:

Higher-Ed/Education Position type:

Full-Time Post Date:

08/17/26