Theater Production - Technical Director

Position / Title: Theatre Production: Director Bargaining Unit:   NAC Department/Location: HS Activities Calendar Days: N/A Reports To: Building Athletic/Activities Director JD Revision Date: 12/11/2023 Supervises: N/A Function / Position Summary

To build and maintain a high-quality theatre program, focusing on best-practice, student-focused instruction to provide opportunities for students.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

Implement researched-based instructional strategies that engage all students, differentiating to accommodate a range of ability levels, and acknowledging a variety of cultural backgrounds in order to support student learning and growth. Seek administrative counsel regarding budgets and spending procedures. Communicate effectively with parents, students, administrators, teacher colleagues, and community leaders. Maintain high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivate students to work to their highest potential. Maintain equipment associated with the activity. Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance. Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students. Cultivate a positive, harassment free, instructional culture which motivates students through the use of effective communication and constructive feedback. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and appropriate student handbook. Create stage blocking and general show design. Train student performers in areas of acting and stage blocking. Collaborate with Production Team. Procure production rights with the rental company. Secure show dates and spaces. Create rehearsal schedules. Secure rehearsal spaces. Ensure that all student paperwork is completed and on file, including liability waiver, media release, etc. Create/arrange publicity and graphic design needs (programs, posters, etc.). Arrange and coordinate parent volunteers as needed. Manage and maintain records of the finances for the production. 80 hours of rehearsal. Attend all performances. Attendance at Freshman Orientation and incoming 8th Grade Night, as applicable. Education

Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Education preferred Illinois Professional Educators License preferred -OR-

High School Diploma required Related coursework and/or previous related experience required Experience / Knowledge

Previous acting experience required. Previous directing experience preferred. Knowledge of show production preferred. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback, and to conduct conferences as needed with parents, students, administrators, or other teachers. Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints. Display courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others. Maintain appropriate confidentiality. Establish and maintain effective working relationships; demonstrate a commitment to teamwork. Ability and willingness to learn and refresh job skills through professional development in order to meet the changing needs of this position. Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent unscheduled interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism. Spanish language skills preferred. Physical Demands

Occasionally requires working in warm temperatures, including under stage lights. Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, or carry heavy materials or equipment. Must work in noisy and crowded environments. Public contact requiring appropriate business-like apparel. Terms of Employment

This is an Appendix F stipend position in accordance to the school year calendar. For Non-ETA Coaches: this position is for this year only. Terms of employment will be determined in collaboration with the athletic/activity director.