Middle School Theatre Director (26-27)

Middle School Theatre Director (26-27) Northwest Independent School District

CHISHOLM TRAIL MS

- Rhome, Texas This job is also posted in Northwest Independent School District Job Details

Job ID:

5708213

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description

NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Title:

Theatre Director (1600) Reports to: Campus Principal Dept./

Campus:

High School Assigned

Wage/Hour Status:

Exempt Pay Grade:

A15

Duty Days:

187

Date Revised:

05/2024

Primary Purpose:

Direct and manage the overall theatre program for the campus. Provide students with an opportunity to participate in extracurricular theatre activities and ensure compliance with all state, University Interscholastic League (UIL), Texas Educational Theatre Association (TETA), International Thespian Society (ITS), and district requirements. Plan and administer theatre activities in accordance with campus and district expectations. Plan and prepare to provide students the opportunity to achieve district, region, state, and national recognition. Oversee the operations and use of the campus performance arts center.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from accredited university Valid Texas teaching certificate Knowledge of overall operation of theatre program Ability to manage budget and personnel. Knowledge of state, UIL, TETA, and ITS policies governing theatre activities Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data. Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills Three years teaching and theatre directing/technical experience.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Direct high school theatre students in various educational theatre components including, but not limited to, acting, costuming, make-up, set design and construction, lighting, sound, technical, and directing. Establish performance/participation requirements, enforce academic requirements, and verify each student's eligibility to participate in theatre activities. Provide for student participation at extracurricular theatre events, including various performance venues, UIL, TETA, and ITS activities. Arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town events. Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, UIL rules, TETA rules, ITS rules, and local school board policy in the theatre area. Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to determine program effectiveness and to ensure that program renewal is continuous and responsive to student needs. Recommend policies to improve program. Ensure that programs are cost effective, and funds are managed wisely. Attend all professional and staff meetings as requested. Compile budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs. Coordinate fundraising activities and manage funds. Maintain current inventory of all fixed assets within department. Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all theatre equipment, props, costume components, etc. Develop and implement plans for theatre program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations including, but not limited to, the established Northwest ISD curriculum for subject area. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned. Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing. Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students. Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct, student handbook, and theatre handbook. Accompany and supervise on all trips. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers. Maintain professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members. Work to provide campus, District, and community awareness of theatre activities and performances. Provide supervisory leadership and management to all component groups within theatre program. Provide supervisory leadership and guidance for "cluster" junior high theatre programs. Select, supervise, and train students to operate theater equipment for NISD events and fine arts activities. Actively participate in District theatre performance opportunities, as required. Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Student aide(s) and support staff (student)

Equipment Used:

Personal computer, copier, fax machine, specialized equipment related to the assigned position

Working Conditions:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Position requires frequent district and occasional statewide travel, prolonged and irregular hours, outdoor and indoor work, exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather. Position requires frequent irregular, long hours. Position requires evening and weekend hours. Position requires frequent bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, twisting, keyboarding and overhead reaching. This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned, alternative methods of performing your duties, or skills that may be required.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$63,976.40 to $85,449.60 Per Year Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required