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Job ID: 5093719

Job Description

JOB POSITION: Drama/Theatre Teacher

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Principal

SALARY: Teacher Contract

CONTRACT LENGTH: School Year

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Drama/Theatre Teacher is a highly qualified and state certified teacher responsible for delivering Grades 5-12 drama/theatre content in a differentiated manner that is aligned with the Indiana Academic Standards for Theatre.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Have a working knowledge of best practices in Theatre Education, arts integration, and Indiana Academic Standards for Theatre, while implementing a curriculum based in creativity

+ Guide, motivate and engage students in learning, including understanding the principles of theatre, and specific performance skills through individual and group practice and performances

+ Enhance symbolic communication, promote self-esteem, self-motivation, aesthetic awareness, cultural exposure, creativity, improved emotional expression and social harmony, relationships, team-building, cooperation, self-confidence and providing an avenue for building performance competencies

+ Make use of quality theatre literature in diverse styles appropriate in difficulty and range for students

+ Maintain a safe classroom, using appropriate classroom management skills

+ Complete and maintain all required student records

+ Utilize the SBCSC technology, as required

+ Attend and participate in required staff meetings and building-wide trainings and initiatives

+ Plan, rehearse, and direct students in a minimum of two performances per year (Semester I, Semester II) at the building level. These performances should include all theatre classes.

+ Prepare students to perform for additional school/community/extra-curricular performances, when scheduled

+ Utilize instructional materials/resources recommended for the district

+ Participate in all Fine Arts Drama/Theatre recruiting events

+ Attend corporation Fine Arts and Drama/Theatre/PC staff meetings, as scheduled

+ Assist with compiling budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs

+ Coordinate fundraising activities and management of funds, when applicable

+ Facilitate cleaning, repairing, and storing all theatre supplies/equipment

+ Develop and implement plans for theatre program and show written evidence of preparation, including lesson plans, as required

+ Conduct ongoing formative and summative assessments of student achievement

+ Accompany and supervise students on field trips, when necessary

+ Maintain open communication and professional relationships with all stakeholders

+ Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations

+ Adhere to the district’s safety policies and procedures

+ Maintain confidentiality in the conduct of district business

+ Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance

+ Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Licensed and highly-qualified in the area of Theatre Arts

+ Ability to manage a budget and supplies

+ Knowledge of state, district and school policies and procedures

+ Ability to interpret district policies, procedures and data

+ Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

+ Experience working in an urban environment preferred

+ Must not currently be on a Performance Improvement Plan

Position Type: Full-time

Positions Available: 1