Theatre/Drama Teacher 24/25 SY

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
? Instruct acting lab and theater history classes. Prepare students to perform a minimum of three productions per year. Work with and assist directors for productions, programs, and activities, administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.
? Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
? Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
? Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions.
? Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness.
? Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
? Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
? Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
? Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree Preferred. Must hold valid Indiana Teacher's License 7-12 in Speech and Drama or Speech Communications and Theater, or Theater Arts. Dual license preferred.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the

knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EXPERIENCE: Previous experience working with middle and high school students in an educational setting and theater work-related experience required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ? Teach staging skills to all students. ? Teach directing skills to students in advanced level classes. ? Facilitate student participation in competitive and cooperative community artistic events. ? Demonstrate vocal and body expression to teach acting styles, character development, and personality projection. ? Demonstrate engaging instruction in the classroom. ? Observe and evaluate students' learning through rubric-based authentic assessment, and facilitate differentiated instruction when needed. ? Participate effectively in recruiting. ? Maintain accurate and up-to-date online records, projects, calendars, journals, and portfolios, and submit required reports promptly. ? Produce and direct plays for school and public performances. ? Facilitate and organize opportunities for performance of student work at school and in the community often with the school year. ? Accept responsibilities for supervision and direction of scheduled student performances and rehearsals. ? Possess effective communication skills. ? Perform other duties as assigned. ? Work continually with other teachers to develop and organize a project-based, team-taught integrated humanities/arts curriculum that meets state, district and school standards. ? Supervise classroom aides, visiting artists, and volunteers effectively, when appropriate. ? Attend and participate in required in-service activities and assist in planning and conducting such activities. ? Communicate electronically with students, parents, and other staff members concerning student academic progress, attendance, and behavior. ? Participate in all meetings called by supervisor(s), consistent with the current employer/employee agreement. ? Conduct classes in acting, general theater (theater history/theater appreciation), stagecraft, theatrical design, stage management/the business of theater. ? Oversee internships when appropriate. ? Volunteer time after school to work with students in the learning center or in the classroom, when necessary, or when requested by supervisor progress, discipline concerns, and offers learning opportunities for parents. ? Participates in District and City student art contests and is responsible for displaying student art in the school, Central Office, and community. ? Makes accommodations, as required, for students with disabilities. ? Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Valid Indiana Teacher's License in Art.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to find, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

DISCLAIMER:

The above job description is designed to denote the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.

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