Teacher, Theater (Grapevine Middle School)

Job Title:          Teacher, Theater                             Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to:       Principal                                         Pay Grade:  Teacher Payscale

Dept./School:  Grapevine Middle School                                         

Primary Purpose:

Provide students with outstanding learning experiences in theatre to develop pedagogical and technical mastery, understanding, and a love of theatre. The director will encourage lifelong learning, understanding, and enjoyment in theatre arts beyond the middle and high school settings.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for teaching theatre
• Demonstrated competency or potential as a head middle school theatre director

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with a team of fine arts teachers at the campus and district level
• Must be able to recruit students to the program and instill a love of theatre
• Must have high expectations of their own work and the work of their students
• Ability to work positively and collaboratively with parent support organizations
• Ability to instruct students and manage behavior in both small and large classes
• Knowledge of specific theatre pedagogy to include, but not limited to: different styles and genres, technical theatre, musical theatre
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction with general knowledge of scope and sequence in a theatre setting
• Knowledge of One Act Play rules
• Ensure the proper use, maintenance, and tracking of the school’s equipment, sets, costumes, and script inventory
• Knowledge of outside of school activities to enhance students’ theatre experiences

Experience

• Successful completion of clinical teaching.
• Prefered, but not required, to have at least 3 years of successful theatre teaching experience as defined by ratings and student achievement

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Theatrical Performance

• Present high-quality theatre performances for the school and community
• Present high-quality theatre performances in accordance with the standards of selected festivals and contests

Instructional Strategies

• Effectively use instructional and rehearsal strategies
• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP)
• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements
• Plan and supervise assignments of parent volunteer(s)

Student Growth and Development

• Monitor and encourage student growth and development
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process
• Help students analyze and improve study and practice methods and habits
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal evaluation
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned
• Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal
• Be a positive role model for students, support mission of school district

Classroom Management and Organization

• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
• Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook
• Manage school finances in a fiscally responsible manner in accordance with district policy
• Organize and lead a strong booster club and volunteer program
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly

Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills
• Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required

Working Conditions

• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing
• Move stage props and sound equipment as able
• Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment as able

Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex (including

pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military

status, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate

against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation

of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice.