TEMPLETON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

 JOB TITLE:      Drama Instructor

 PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:  Under the direction of the Principal, provides leadership, supervision, and instruction to the Drama program.  This includes both during class time and during non-school hours.

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

•     Will provide one major public performance opportunity each year

•     Select appropriate scripts considering the number, gender, and abilities of the students enrolled in the class  (Principal will approve the script prior to its final selection)

•     Provide students with a structured and varied coverage of the scope of stage theater

•     Provide a quality program of theater arts which will involve interested students, attract a community wide audience, and produce meaningful stage plays

•     Provide directorial leadership for all plays produced in the drama classes.  Use of student directors is acceptable only under teacher leadership

•     Will be responsible for all drama production advertising efforts

•     Plan and manage the budget of drama program

•     Follow school and ASB budget policies and regulations

•     See that fund-raisers are approved by the board 

•     Develop and maintain a positive relationship with parents, the media, the community, the staff, and the administration

•     Encourage community/parent involvement

•     Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal/designee

QUALIFICATIONS:   

•     Valid California Driver's License

•     Valid First Aid and CPR certification

•     Knowledge of the general needs and behavior of children

•     Ability to communicate in writing for the purposes of composing the required reports and other correspondence

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

•     Valid California teaching credential 

•     Experience in drama/theatrical arts production

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  of this position are, but not limited to, the following: 

            Ability to:

•     Stand in one area for extended periods of time

•     Stand and walk for extended periods of time

•     Sit for extended periods of time

•     Ascend and descend steps

•     See for the purpose of reading student work, laws and codes, rules and policies, and other related matter, and observing students

•     Hear and understand speech at normal levels

•     Understand and carry out oral and written directions

•     Communicate so others will clearly understand normal conversation

•     Communicate using the telephone

•     Bend, twist, kneel and/or or stoop

•     Lift and carry 30 lbs.

•     Reach in all directions

•     Think clearly and rationally to solve problems

Pay Schedule:                          Stipend
Category:                                 Certificated
Accountability of time:            Site Administrator
Tasks assigned by:                  Site Administrator
Evaluated by:                           Site Administrator
Hiring Authority:                      Site Administrator

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adopted: 11/17/94