Theatre Teacher

Supervises and coordinates Theater activities; Supports each participant in achieving a higher level of personal skill, fosters an enhanced appreciation for theater, and increases student theatrical and technical capability through rehearsals and performances; Provides students with an opportunity to participate in extracurricular theater activities; Ensures compliance with all state and district regulations and requirements; Participation in approved theater performances in the community are also an expectation of this position. Directing middle-school or high school theater productions. Preparing lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences Planning and using appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned Collaborating with Band, Chorus, and Orchestra teachers to provide students with integrated experiences when appropriate. Conducting on-going assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing Creating an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students Providing for theatre participation at extracurricular events. Providing direction and opportunities for students to compete in theatrical competitions. Ensuring compliance with federal and state laws and Fulton Board of Education board policy Working collaboratively with feeder school theater directors to recruit and retain students at the high school Compiling budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs Coordinating fundraising activities and managing funds Overseeing the process of cleaning, repairing, and storing theater equipment, costumes, and props. Accompanying and supervising students on out-of-town trips Taking all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities Maintaining emotional control under stress Communicating responsibly with students, parents, colleagues, and school leadership Accounting for student attendance and punctuality Following professional ethics in all work-related activities Maintaining professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community members Preparing adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent Facilitating home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications Avoiding behaviors which detract from staff morale Performing other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator Required education: Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited university in Theatre Education and/or English Certification/Licensure: Valid Georgia Teaching Certification in applicable field required, or must be eligible to hold a valid Georgia Teaching Certificate Minimum 3 years of successful teaching and theatre directing experience required; Experience at the high school level preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to collaborate with staff in an extremely active performing arts environment is essential Knowledge of overall operation of a theatrical program Ability to manage budget and personnel Excellent organizational skills Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing Working conditions: Outside as required by activities Requires travel and job responsibilities outside of the scheduled work hours Frequent lifting 5-10 lbs. Occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. Frequent sitting, bending, walking, and standing Occasional stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching Occasional exposure to adverse weather conditions

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