Assistant Director-Musical

JOB DESCRIPTION

PART I: SUMMARY OF POSITION

This assignment is accountable for assisting in the directing and coordinating the production of the spring musical at the High School.

PART II: MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

A. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
• Employment in this class is conditional upon possession of a valid Illinois State Board of Education teaching certificate appropriate to the teaching assignment.

B. CREDENTIALS:

n/a

C. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge musical productions;
• Knowledge of make-up and costumes;
• Knowledge of sound and lighting design;
• Knowledge of sheet music, music software, band charting programs, and music writing programs;
• Knowledge of academic area and teaching methodology;
• Effective, active listening skills;
• Organizational and problem-solving skills;
• Skills in public speaking;
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing;
• Ability to design and build scenery;
• Ability to operate equipment and machinery for set construction/production;
• Ability to operate various audio and visual equipment;
• Ability to produce and direct a musical;
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

PART III: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Arranges for transportation, chaperones and lodging when necessary;
• Assists administration with preparation and monitoring of the budget relating to spring musical activities, following established internal accounting procedures in collecting monies and in purchasing;
• Attends meetings and in-services as required;
• Coordinates all publicity, financial arrangements and ticket sales;
• Coordinates dates and times for spring musical activities with the principal or designee;
• Coordinates the selection of cast and other participants necessary for the production;
• Encourages activities in support of school and community such as producing a spring musical;
• Encourages students to appreciate and value their classmates, school, and community;
• Encourages students to appreciate spring musical, learn about the various facets of production, and to improve upon character development and public presentation skills;
• Ensures student safety and compliance with all regulations;
• Establishes goals and plans for spring musical interests and activities;
• Establishes written guidelines for awards and special recognition;
• Helps plan fundraiser, events, and production activities;
• Holds meetings at least once a week to discuss interests and plan activities;
• Interacts in a positive manner with staff, students, and parents;
• Keeps inventories of school property;
• Maintains respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student records, etc.;
• Makes contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy;
• Obtains all props, sets, costumes and equipment necessary for the performance of the spring musical;
• Promotes and monitors these goals to keep the participants on task;
• Responds to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner;
• Secures performance rights for productions of published spring musical;
• Serves as a role model for students;
• Supervises all activities associated with the fall spring musical;
• Performs related duties as required.

PART IV: SUPERVISION

Not applicable

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE ASSIGNED TO THIS POSITION. THEY ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES PERFORMED BY PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED.

RLAS #116 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE DISTRICT WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGE BOTH PROSPECTIVE AND CURRENT EMPLOYEES TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE DISTRICT WHEN NECESSARY.