INTERNAL CANDIDATE ONLY

TITLE:                    Theatre Arts Director

CLASSIFICATION:  Extra-Duty Stipend

REPORTS TO:         Building Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Participation in Theatre Arts at the community, high school or collegiate level preferred (Prior directing experience is desirable)
• Knowledge of basic first aid and stagecraft safety practices
• Must have excellent organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, staff, and community while fostering a positive atmosphere

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Directs individual and ensemble student performers to develop theatrical abilities through voice, movement and script analysis.
• Supervises a regular schedule of rehearsal with an emphasis on ensemble and collaboration.
• Presents student productions to exhibit work for the school and community.
• Selects and requisitions scripts, materials, costumes and other supplies/equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Instructs students in proper care and use of stagecraft equipment; recommending purchases and updates.
• Oversees the safety conditions and accountability issues involving students and NAFCS facilities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Principal and/or other designee.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.