Teacher - Secondary - Drama

Chesterfield County Public Schools•West Ridge, IL

About The Position

The secondary drama teacher teaches theatre, including art history and performance skills, and theatre production through a multi-level curriculum. The role includes producing, designing, and directing at least two large productions, as well as preparing project entries for VTA and VHSL play competitions. Other projects include classroom enhancement programs and library offerings. The teacher plans and delivers instruction, manages the classroom, assesses and grades student work, maintains student order in accordance with division guidelines, supervises students during non-classroom periods and activities, collaborates with faculty, and communicates regularly with parents. The position also involves obtaining production rights, researching projects, shopping for materials, arranging the auditorium for assemblies, and planning festivals and competitions. The teacher ensures compliance with applicable statutes and local policies and works to improve professional competence. The role oversees theatre program accounts receivable and payable, including ticket sales, student fees, fundraising, and field trips. Production planning includes budgeting for publicity, International Thespian Society dues, contractors, and other vendors. The teacher prepares annual reports for the principal and monthly financial reports. The position works under the supervision of the Director of Student Activities and the school principal, directly supervises students involved in drama productions, and requires a high level of independent decision-making. The position requires use of computers; lighting, sound, sewing, costume, makeup, production, audiovisual, and photography equipment. Work includes after-school and weekend production activities. Physical demands include light office work; heavy lifting and carrying for set construction, including loads over 100 pounds; bending and movement; climbing ladders; lifting scenery; and painting and building sets. The work environment has high risk related to lighting and electricity and medium risk related to set construction and paint fumes. Applicants must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with a Theatre Arts PreK–12 endorsement. Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete FBI and state police criminal history investigations, a Child Protective Services investigation, and tuberculosis screening or testing. The position is listed as 8 hours per day and 200 days per year. Compensation is listed as $0.00–$0.00.

Requirements

Knowledge of instructional concepts, principles, and methodologies, and general knowledge of the academic curriculum for assigned classes.
Ability to develop instructional goals, design and deliver instruction, and assess student learning.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability in decision-making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, and planning.
Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Theatre Arts PreK–12.
Must successfully complete FBI and state police criminal history investigations, a Child Protective Services investigation, and tuberculosis screening or testing.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including climbing ladders, lifting scenery, and carrying loads up to and over 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

Plan, manage, teach, assess, and grade classroom instruction in theatre and theatre production.
Teach theatre topics including art history and performance skills through a multi-level curriculum.
Produce, design, and direct a minimum of two large productions and prepare project entries for VTA and VHSL play competitions.
Develop classroom enhancement programs and library offerings.
Shop for materials, obtain production rights, and research projects.
Set up the auditorium for assemblies and other events.
Work after school and on weekends on plays and other projects.
Plan for festivals and competitions.
Maintain classroom order in accordance with division student behavior management guidelines.
Supervise students before school, after school, during activities, and during fire drills.
Collaborate with faculty to plan and deliver instruction.
Communicate regularly with parents.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state statutes and local public-school policies, regulations, and guidelines.
Improve professional competence and perform other duties as established by School Board Policy or as needed.
Oversee theatre program accounts receivable and payable, including ticket sales, student fees, fundraising, and field trips.
Budget for production publicity, International Thespian Society dues, contractor payments, and other vendors.
Prepare annual reports for the principal and monthly financial reports.
Directly supervise students participating in drama productions.