High School Drama Assistant - Ankeny High School

The Ankeny Community School District (CSD) enjoys a reputation as one of the premier school districts in Iowa and the midwest, with students, staff and parents unified in their efforts to excel in academics, athletics, the arts and activities.  Located in the heart of Iowa, Ankeny is just 6 miles from the capital city of Des Moines The District serves over 12,500 PK-12 students.  Ankeny CSD is the 6th largest school district in the state of Iowa, growing an average of 300 students per school year.  The district offers a competitive salary and benefit packages.

JDE: 6.19B

High School Drama Assistant

Purpose Statement

The High School Drama Assistant is responsible for providing support and assistance to the Drama Advisor during all drama events for the applicable high school. The Assistant will partner with the Advisor to help complete auditions, casting, and rehearsing students throughout the season.

Job Title:  High School Drama Assistant

Employment Term: Work year established by the Superintendent

Reports To: Building Principal and High School Drama Advisor

Wage/Hour Status:  Exempt

Minimum Qualifications:

• Previous experience in drama, preferred.
• Strong knowledge of techniques and procedures. 
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, instruct, and supervise students and a staff. 
• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm.
• Proficient in organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Essential Functions

• Assist with the construction of stage scenery and properties
• Assist with auditioning, casting, and rehearsing, as needed.
• Organize the scene shop, prop room, or other areas as assigned. 
• Assist in hanging, focusing lighting equipment, set-up of microphones and speakers, scene painting and flameproofing, rigging, flying or repairing curtains and scenery.
• Program cues and operate sound and/or light boards as assigned.
• Mentor students as assigned.
• Operate a variety of tools and technician equipment used in the theater productions; observe safety precautions and regulations.
• Set up and operate lighting and sound equipment including computerized and manual boards.
• Maintain records and inventories as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Working Environment 

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

The usual and customary methods of performing the position functions require the following physical demands:  significant lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, reaching, driving, standing and walking. Working conditions may include extreme temperatures and humidity.  Hazards may include exposure to communicable diseases. This position requires one to maintain emotional control under stress. Successful candidates are subject to post-offer pre-employment physical. 

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working independently under broad organizational guidelines to achieve unit objectives. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job’s functions.  There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.

Terms of Employment

Work year established by the Superintendent; Salary according to schedule adopted annually.

Clearances

Background Clearance

Evaluation 

Job performance will be evaluated annually, as per district policies and procedures

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Date: 6/14/2023

Ankeny Community School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  It is the policy of the District to provide equal employment opportunities and not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age or marital status in its employment and personnel practices.  The job categories where the representative groups are underrepresented.