DAYS PER YEAR: 187

SALARY MIN: $60,500

JOB TITLE: Theater Teacher – Middle School

REPORTS TO:  Principal

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt

PAY GRADE: Teacher Scale

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Middle School Theater Teacher is responsible for implementing the Theater Arts instructional program including curricular and extracurricular activities in keeping with the District’s educational philosophies, policies, procedures and programs.

All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned

Preferred:

• At least one year of student teaching or approved internship

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Knowledge of subjects assigned

• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

• Ability of instruct students and manage their behavior

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

MAJOR REPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Organizes the instruction of theater arts.

• Plans curriculum that includes theater history, performance, characterization and the technical and production aspects of theater.

• Provides opportunities for students to use their knowledge of drama.

• Directs play of professional quality to be performed for the general public.

• Directs a one-act play to be used in University Interscholastic League One-Act Play competition.

• Sponsors a local troupe of the International Thespian Society.

• Supervises students during all rehearsals and performances.

• Plans a method of evaluation for students.

• Administers the operation of the drama program.

• Coordinates all activities with the building calendar and the Director of Performing and Visual Arts.

• Assumes responsibility for budgeting, requisitioning and accounting for all drama funds and activity money.

• Communicates with parents regarding activities scheduled for drama students.

• Advises administration of accomplishments in competitions.

• Exemplifies citizenship, sportsmanship and professionalism in behavior and performance of duties.

• Promotes community understanding of the drama program through communication with parents, concern for students and presentation of attractive public performances.

• Remains current in the area of theater education through professional organizations, literature, workshops and in-service programs.

• Complies with the position description for the classroom teacher.

• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned by the principal.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands:  physical mobility, standing, prolonged sitting, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling.  This position will also require both traveling within the district and state wide. Mental demands: Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations; ability to interpret a variety of data; ability to interpret TEC and policy; ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory, ability to be effective in both oral and written communication; ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.