Drama Director

SUMMARY: The Drama Director is responsible for all drama events for the applicable middle school. The Drama Director also works with the Technical Director and other relative staff for each production. Work in collaboration with the instructional staff (drama instructors, band instructors, music instructors, art instructors, etc.) for each production.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Other duties may be assigned.

• Be familiar and proficient with the equipment and supplies of the Theatre/Drama department and area
• Responsible for set design and to work with students, volunteers, and staff. Work with the Technical Director who may be able to assist with set design. The design of the set is ultimately within the Drama Director’s responsibility, but the Technical Director may be of assistance in determining what is practical in the set design, given limitations of the building.
• Operate within the Budget allocated for each show/event.
• Obtain all necessary materials from designated sources as determined by the building administration.
• Assist with construction of the set on the designated days.
• Account for all equipment and supplies in number and working order at the end of each show and at the end of the season.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and facilitate Dress Rehearsals and Performances.
• Plan the marketing strategy for all performances/productions.
• Ensure that all volunteers have completed appropriate forms as part of the District safety plan and have been approved to volunteer in our schools.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Facility Workers, Students, Volunteers, and Visitors.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before parents, staff, students and the community. Demonstrated ability to use both oral and written English appropriately and effectively.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to perform basic math computations including rates, ratio, and percents using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Demonstrate a high degree of ability related to cash receipts, deposits, balancing and verifying funds.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Demonstrated ability to use good judgment in decision-making.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge and good practice related to risk management. Demonstrated ability to proficiently operate a personal and mainframe computer and related software (Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, CIMS, Internet, etc.) Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community. Ability to maintain a calm demeanor and remain professional in stressful situations. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties through knowledge of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. Ability to prioritize work and organize work; with delegating as appropriate. Demonstrated ability to deal with confidential information with a high degree of discretion and loyalty. Ability to multi-task with numerous interruptions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is almost continuously required to walk, stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to run. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and occasionally will repeat the same hand and arm motion. The employee occasionally will lift and carry up to ten pounds and push/pull up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance and punctuality are expectations of the position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to this particular environment. The employee continuously is interacting with the pubic, staff and students. The employee frequently will be required to meet multiple demands from several people with short notices, deadlines, and shifting priorities. The employee will be distracted and interrupted by such influences as people, noise, etc.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.