JOB POSITION:                     Drama/Theatre Teacher

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:    Building Principal, Assistant Director of Title I

SALARY:                     Hourly

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