HHS: Theater Production - Assistant Director (Job ID#2685)

CALVERT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678

NOTICE OF VACANCY

Date: October 03, 2024

POSITION: Theater Production Director

LOCATION: Huntingtown High School

JOB SUMMARY:

The major drama production director is the representative of the principal to ensure that the school play has a reflective representation of the school community. The teacher will work with the administration, students, staff, and community to assure a successful experience for students and successful public performances. These efforts can be accomplished through after-school rehearsals, weekend events, and performance events. Teachers shall enforce and adhere to the policies, rules, and guidelines of the Board of Education and the school.

REPORTS TO: School Principal

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated management, leadership and human relations skills
• Ability to exercise good judgment in making decisions
• Proven ability to carry an assignment to its completion
• Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to the duties and responsibilities listed below
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Audition students and select the students who will serve actors, stage manager, set crew, props crew, lighting and sound technicians.
• Oversee fundraising to provide for ad sales, donations, special drawings, flower and tee-shirt sales.
• Budget monies for the year, including set construction materials, costumes, make-up, royalties and fees, transportation, and equipment.
• Select an age appropriate production.
• Work with the principal to hire additional staff to assist (assistant director and scenic artist).
• Secure the calendar dates for rehearsals and the performances and reserve the building.
• Provide for the design, purchase, maintenance, assignment, and cleaning of the costumes.
• Provide for the purchase of all make-up and wigs and oversee the make-up design.
• Co-ordinate the design, purchase, painting, and building of props and the set.
• Co-ordinate parent volunteers to assist with concessions, fundraising, and ticket sales.
• Arrange lighting by overseeing the design, ordering gels, hanging the lights, and programming the board.
• Arrange sound by overseeing sound effects, maintaining microphones, and setting up monitors.
• Make arrangements for publicity, pictures, fliers, newspapers, radio spots, road signs, and emails.
• Run the rehearsals including blocking and lines.
• Strike and clean up the stage, dressing rooms, lighting and sound booth, and back stage areas.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal that will provide for a successful program.

OTHER DUTIES:

Performs related work as required or assigned by the Principal and/or Athletic Director.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Position requires significant periods of standing and walking, and is performed in a typical school environment.

UNUSUAL DEMANDS: None

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience applied to the current year Extra Pay for Extra Duty Longevity Pay Schedule.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

EVALUATION:

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy on evaluation as established by the Calvert County Public Schools.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION: School Year 2024-2025

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Applicants please apply through the Applicant Tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools’ website – www.calvertnet.k12.md.us.

This position remains open until filled. References must be directly related to work experience and must include immediate supervisor.

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