Targeted Services Theater Specialist

Roseville Area Schools • Roseville, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Roseville Area Schools is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Targeted Services Theater Specialist to design and lead theater-based programming for elementary students. The position integrates literacy development, reading fluency, and dramatic performance to build student confidence and strengthen connections to school. The specialist plans and coordinates small-scale theater productions culminating in student performances at elementary schools throughout the district.

This is a part-time, hourly position with flexible before- and/or after-school scheduling. Work takes place at various elementary school sites. Morning hours are listed as 7:45/8:15 a.m. to 8:45/9:25 a.m.; afternoon hours are listed as 1:45/3:20/4:00 p.m. to 3:15/5:00/5:30 p.m. Schedules are determined based on the school site, and no weekends are required. Hourly pay is $22 for an unlicensed teacher or $28 for a licensed teacher.

Requirements

• Knowledge of theater instruction, including acting, script development, rehearsals, and small-scale production planning.
• Understanding of elementary literacy development and ability to integrate reading fluency, comprehension, and oral communication into engaging theater experiences.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently develop and implement programming across multiple school sites.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and classroom-management skills.
• Ability to adapt activities and create inclusive, supportive learning environments for students with varying abilities and needs.

Nice To Haves

• Valid Minnesota Elementary Teaching License; preferred but not required.
• Experience in theater education, performing arts, or elementary education.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and deliver theater-based Targeted Services classes that support literacy development and academic growth.
• Integrate reading fluency, expression, comprehension, and oral communication into theater activities, including reader’s theater, improvisation, and dramatic performance.
• Plan and coordinate small-scale student productions, including scripts, rehearsals, props, costumes, and culminating performances.
• Adapt productions for multiple school sites or develop site-specific experiences based on student interests and needs.
• Align instruction with students’ Continued Learning Plans (CLPs) and adapt activities for varying reading levels and learning needs.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that builds student confidence, creativity, and connections to school.
• Collaborate with Community Education and school staff to coordinate programming, performances, and communication with families.
• Complete required Targeted Services documentation, manage program materials and budgets, and follow district policies, MDE guidelines, and data privacy requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed