Head Drama Director
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POSITION: Head Drama Director

SCHEDULE: Start/end times vary by position/building; Dates defined by performance schedule

LOCATION: Cheney High School

SUPERVISOR: Athletics & Activities Director; Building Principal(s)

POSITION TYPE: Extracurricular

COMPENSATION: $6000 per year with two shows produced throughout the school year; Extracurricular contract pay will be spread throughout the months of Sept - May for those not otherwise employed by the district; Pay for current District employees will begin the month the activity begins and be spread over remaining months of fiscal year (Sept-Aug)

BENEFITS: Upon reaching 630 hours worked, director will become eligible for and be offered medical, dental, vision, and basic life and AD&D insurance through SEBB

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current first aid/CPR card (training may be provided by District)
• WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance
• Ability and willingness to obtain Type II Commercial Driver's license (training provided by District)
• Demonstrated knowledge of fundamentals of drama, practice/rehearsal organization, rules and safety.
• Demonstrated ability to help organize and supervise students program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach the fundamentals of drama.
• Serve as drama club advisor.
• Manage drama program budget.
• Obtain rights to shows, create and maintain sets, create promotional materials.
• Communicate with Athletics and Activities Director regularly.
• Coordinate use of space with music program and Athletics/Activities Secretary.
• Facilitate predetermined practice sessions related to performance(s).
• Reflect enthusiasm for the program and participants in order to make it a worthwhile endeavor for students and parents.
• Follow school and district rules and regulations.
• Maintain documentation to fulfill state and district requirements concerning parental consent and eligibility.
• Establish the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by staff.
• Design conferences, clinics and staff meetings to ensure staff awareness of overall program.
• Continually update techniques and skills through course work and clinics.
• Conduct self in an ethical manner during events and require discipline and ethical behavior from students.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the Athletics and Activities Director and/or building principal.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Demonstrated knowledge of fundamentals of drama.
• Ability to organize and supervise a total activity program.
• Ability to organize and demonstrate skills to both assistants and students.
• Ability to communicate in a positive manner with students, parents, staff, the community, and the media.
• Ability to motivate a variety of individual personalities toward a successful and positive learning/playing experience.
• Model appropriate behavior to students and spectators.
• Allow involvement and decision-making of student participants to the degree appropriate.
• Encourage and recognize positive conduct at student activities.

Cheney Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, economic status, pregnancy, familial status, marital status, disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions: Title IX/Chapter 28A.640 Officer/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator/ADA Coordinator - Tom Arlt, Assistant Superintendent, Cheney School District, 12414 S. Andrus Rd. Cheney, WA 99004 Phone: (509) ###-####; Section 504 Coordinator - Franklin Day, Director of Student Support Services, Cheney School District, 12414 S. Andrus Rd., Cheney, WA 99004 Phone: (509) ###-####.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Name: Ken Ryan

Title: Athletics & Activities Director

Phone:

Email: ...@cheneysd.org

Applications will be accepted Thursday, October 10, 2024 12:00 AM - Wednesday, October 16, 2024 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)