Middle School Musical Director

Position:

Middle School Musical Director

Reports to: 

JWPMS Administration

Job Description: 

The Middle School Musical Director is responsible for planning, directing, and supervising all aspects of the spring middle school musical production. 

Responsibilities: 

• Plan and direct the middle school musical production
• Organize and conduct student auditions and casting
• Lead rehearsals for music, acting, and stage performance
• Collaborate with school staff, volunteers, and production personnel
• Communicate rehearsal and performance expectations to students and families
• Support a positive, inclusive, and student-centered rehearsal environment
• Coordinate performance schedules and production timelines
• Supervise students during rehearsals and performances
• Assist with costumes, props, staging, and production logistics as needed
• Ensure all activities follow district policies and safety expectations

Time Commitment:

• Attend auditions, rehearsals, technical rehearsals, and performances as scheduled
• Rehearsal schedule includes after-school and evening commitments
• Additional planning and coordination time required throughout the production 
• Expected commitment runs from initial planning through final performance and strike/cleanup
• Ability to maintain consistent attendance and supervision throughout the production process

Internal Applicants: 

Please apply as an internal candidate through the district’s hiring portal. You must include an attached letter expressing your interest in the position and qualifications.  

Additional Information:

Circumstances related to the need to fill this position are subject to change. In circumstances where job candidate finalists demonstrate similar job performance potential, Veterans’ Preference will apply if applicable. Hiring for any district position is subject to Board of Education approval.  The Board reserves the right not to fill any posted position. 

General McLane School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not discriminate in its educational programs, services, activities or employment practices, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, age,  veteran status, or any other legally protected class, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Age of 1974, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, and/or any other applicable Pennsylvania or federal law.  For information regarding civil rights; how to request special accommodations; grievance procedures; or the responsible official for compliance with Title VI, Title, IX, and Section 504, please contact the School District Administrative Office.