TITLE:                     Tech Theatre Teacher

LOCATION:              New Albany High School

REPORTS TO:          Building Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of a valid Indiana Secondary Theatre Teaching License or a valid license in another state with the ability to obtain an Indiana License or a degree in the teaching content area with the ability to obtain an Indiana License

• Have experience in teaching technical aspects of theatrical productions

• Have knowledge and experience with theatrical productions including musicals, drama, comedy, and other related genre

• Highly organized with ability to plan for and meet deadlines; attention to detail; self-directed

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and facilitate the technical aspects of each production

• Assist students in the design and construction of scenery

• Oversee and manage the use of technical equipment and facilities, including the scenic shop, lighting, sound, and rigging resources.

• Maintain a clean, safe environment in theatrical venues and work spaces

• Maintaining auditorium facility and set-up of auditorium events

• Coordination of theatre arts rentals

• Collaboration with Director of Theatre Arts and other applicable staff members

• Promote and maintain a positive image for the theatre program and acting as a liaison with community agencies in connection with student activities

• Maintains and continues education of content, curriculum, methods, materials and equipment appropriate for student instruction.

• Plans and implements lessons plans based on school objectives and the needs/abilities of students.

• Ensures that instructional environment is inviting, clean, safe and conducive to learning.

• Coordinates instructional activities with other professional staff, both school and non-school based, to maximize learning opportunities.

• Assesses student achievement and maintains appropriate documentation for institutional and individual reporting purposes.

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with students, peers and parents.

• Participates in staff and curriculum development activities and meetings as required.

• Administers, scores and records local achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends for individual study.

• Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter and current educational practices; utilizes varied instructional strategies and activities.

• Monitors, assesses, and provides appropriate feedback of student performance and progress.

• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.

• Participates in professional development activities; Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.

• Prepares teaching outline for course of student, assigns lessons, and corrects homework papers.

• Administers tests to evaluate student’s progress, records results, and issues reports to inform parents of progress.

• Maintains discipline in the classroom, school building and school grounds.

• Performs related duties, such as sponsoring one or more special activities or student organizations, assisting students in selecting course of study, and counsels them in adjustment and academic problems.

• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Principal and/or other designee.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Corporation.