Job Details
Job ID:4748702
Application Deadline:Posted until filled
Posted:Aug 9, 2024Starting Date:To Be Determined
Job Description
Des Moines Public Schools is seeking a .5 FTE High School Assistant Drama Director at Lincoln High School for the Fall semester.
2024-2025 Stipend amount = $1,764.50 for .5 FTE
Stipend amounts are based on a percentage of the base salary negotiated by DMEA. Stipends are subject to be prorated if the full season is not worked.
TITLE: ACTV Assistant Drama Director HS (Stipend)
DEPARTMENT: Activities Department
REPORTS TO: Activities Director
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Building Administrator/Head Drama Director
FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Drama Assistant supports the head drama director in carrying out the tasks related to maintaining a high school drama program. Including, assisting with musical and theatrical productions including but not limited to: lighting design, set construction, costuming, rehearsing and providing direction under the leadership of the head director.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Support the head director to build and maintain a successful drama program.
2. Teach performance techniques, including but not limited to: acting, improvisation, style and staging.
3. Assist with rehearsals, set production, or tech elements as directed.
4. Supervise and help students design the area of tech theatre for the needs of the production.
5. Supervise the operation of all lighting and electrical sound equipment for all theatrical performances.
6. Assist with registration of events, securing of performance rights and filling ballots for each event.
7. Select materials and students appropriate for the IHSSA or Thespian Festival IE’s.
8. Foster leadership with the designated crew heads and student leaders.
9. Keep accurate attendance records and assessment results.
10. Ensure that all theatre equipment is in good condition and make arrangements for repair, if needed.
11. Assist the director to coordinate efforts of parents to assist with publicity, program ad sales, costumes, etc.
12. Submit reports and activity checklists to building and district administration as requested.
13. Attend district-wide meetings as requested.
14. Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
15. Maintain confidentiality.
16. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
17. Assist with other duties as may be assigned.
ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):
- Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
- Assist with other duties as may be assigned.
HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:
Required:
1. Musical or theatrical production skills substantiated by training and/or work experience.
2. Knowledge of the facilities and the maintenance of technical crew work and demands.
3. Technical work- sewing, construction, painting skills, computer skills.
4. Ability to establish working relationships with co-workers and function as part of a cohesive team.
5. Strong communication, public relation, and interpersonal skills.
6. Competency working in a culturally diverse environment or the willingness to acquire these skills.
Desired:
1. Degree in field of theater (technical production or performance)
PHYSICAL DEMAND:
FREQUENCY:
Standing
Frequent 33% - 66%
Walking
Frequent 33% - 66%
Sitting
Occasional 1% - 32%
Bending/Stooping
Frequent 33% - 66
Reaching/Pushing/Pulling
Frequent 33% - 66
Climbing/Stairs
Frequent 33% - 66%
Driving
Occasional 1% - 32%
Lifting (20 lbs.)
Occasional 1% - 32%
Carrying (30 feet)
Occasional 1% - 32%
Manual Dexterity Tasks
Telephone
Occasional 1% - 32%
Computer
Occasional 1% - 32%
Other
Occasional 1% - 32%
Working Conditions
Inside
Frequent 33% - 66%
Outside
Occasional 1% - 32%
Extremes of Temperature/Humidity
Occasional 1% - 32%
All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Approved By: Maureen Taylor
Date: 08/24/17
Position Type:Part-Time
Positions Available:1
Job Categories:Administrator > Director/Coordinator/Manager
Athletics & Activities > Theater Production
Classroom Teacher > Arts: Drama
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