Drama Teacher (Theater Arts) (2026-2027 School Year)

Rock Hill School District•Rock Hill, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Drama Teacher inspires students to explore creativity, confidence, and self-expression through theatrical arts and musical productions. They plan and deliver engaging drama lessons, develop performance skills, and foster an appreciation for theatre while supporting students’ personal, social, and emotional growth.

Requirements

South Carolina certification in Theatre/Fine Arts or valid certification required with a strong GPA in relevant coursework.
Experience with differentiated instruction and inclusive teaching practices
Familiar with educational technology tools
Strong classroom management skills and a growth-oriented mindset
Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License or ability to provide own transportation
May be required to travel to school district buildings and professional meetings
Prior to beginning employment, negative tb test results must be provided
Work requires long periods of standing or walking around the classroom, especially when giving instruction, monitoring students, or using whiteboards/projectors.
Requires clear verbal communication and strong listening skills to engage with students, parents, and colleagues.
May require projecting voice in noisy environments or large classrooms.
Use of hands to write on boards, type, handle classroom materials, and operate technology (computers, tablets, projectors).
May include lifting or carrying instructional materials, textbooks, or student work (typically up to 20 lbs.).
Must be able to read and assess student work, view computer screens, and monitor student behavior visually.
Must be able to hear student questions and school announcements.
Repetitive actions like typing, grading papers, writing on boards.
Often sit for extended periods while planning lessons or grading but also stand or move frequently while teaching.
Work is primarily conducted indoors in classrooms, often with limited temperature control in older buildings.
Exposure to chalk dust, markers, cleaning supplies, and sometimes poor ventilation.
Classrooms can be noisy during group work.
Managing behavior, supporting diverse student needs, and maintaining classroom engagement.
Breaks are limited and structured around school schedules (e.g., lunch, prep periods).
Constant interaction with students, parents, administrators, and colleagues.
Must manage interpersonal dynamics, conflicts, and communications in a professional and respectful way.
Applicants must submit official transcripts, three professional references with at least one supervisory reference and a copy of the appropriate credentials as part of the application process.
As a condition of employment and prior to onboarding, the district will conduct a criminal history background check.
The recommended candidate will be required to provide personal information necessary to complete the background check such as date of birth, gender, and race to remain in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
As part of the pre-employment process, candidates will be required to submit TB test results and complete designated employment tasks.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge to perform algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
Skills to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions.
Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include applying effective and innovative LEP instructional and student evaluation techniques and developing interpersonal relationships with pupils, parents, teachers, staff and the public, outstanding verbal and written skills.
Ability to inspire and motivate young learners while being creative and enthusiastic for the visual arts education.
Ability to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; routinely gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment.
Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing a variety of complex processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods.
Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment.
In working with others, independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans.
Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is limited.
Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working with frequent interruptions and working with other teachers to promote interdisciplinary studies.

Responsibilities

Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teacher's expectations, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
Assesses students' progress, expectations, goals, etc. for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
Collaborate with school personnel, parents and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum.
Counsels’ students for the purpose of improving performance, health status, problem solving techniques and a variety of non-school issues.
Instruct students for the purpose of developing their physical skills and abilities.
Models’ drama techniques for the purpose of ensuring accurate replication of physical and verbal performance by students.
Participates in a variety of meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
Participates with students in group activities for the purpose of developing students' leadership, teamwork, responsibility and social skills.
Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Prepares teaching materials and related reports (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and documenting student progress.
Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code, administrative and/or school policies.