Title:                     DRAMA DIRECTOR                                                                                                   File 411

Reports to:           Principal

Job Objective:     Produces creditable musical and/or theatrical productions.  Promotes close working relationships with the community.  Keeps the principal informed about emerging issues.

Minimum         ·   Valid Ohio teacher’s license or certificate appropriate for the assignment.

Qualifications: ·   Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.).

• A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.
• Keeps current with technology and other workplace innovations that support job functions.
• Musical and/or theatrical production skills.

Essential              The following are typical work responsibilities.  A reasonable accommodation may be made to

Functions:            enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.

• Develops a budget and an outline of activities for the principal’s approval.  Ensures that the program is self-sustaining except for financial support authorized by the board or administration.  Requisitions supplies and equipment.
• Conducts a risk assessment for student activities.  Implements safety precautions.  Attends all mandatory training programs (e.g., first aid, CPR, etc.).
• Promotes collaboration with other performing arts programs.  Confers with the principal to review performance selections.  Ensures compliance with all production licensing agreements. 
• Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.  Promotes a professional image of the school district.  Supports community partnerships that enhance district programs.
• Communicates program objectives to encourage student participation.  Organizes open auditions.  Informs participants about personal responsibilities.  Casts from all appropriate grade levels.  Assigns and supervises work crews.
• Supervises a practice schedule.  Coordinates activities with the school calendar.
• Promotes the proper use and care of school property.
• Keeps production records.  Supervises tickets sales.  Maintains income and expense records.  Ensures that all financial activities are processed through the proper student activity account.
• Provides for safe working conditions.  Oversees the proper care and storage of production equipment.  Makes minor repairs.  Ensures that program equipment is operational and available when needed.
• Provides guidance, communicates expectations, and shows an active interest in student progress.  Promotes academic success as an important priority for all students.
• Upholds the student conduct code.  Maintains high expectations for behavior and performance.
• Respects personal privacy.  Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Encourages student involvement in thespian organizations.
• Promotes favorable recognition of program participants.
• Arranges student transportation for sanctioned activities.  Obtains permission to be away when duties conflict with other assigned duties.
• Takes precautions to ensure safety.  Monitors situations that may indicate a problem.  Provides appropriate student supervision.  Works with supervisors to manage or eliminate risk factors.
• Reports suspected child abuse and/or neglect to civil authorities as required by law.
• Monitors innovations, evaluates activities, and recommends program improvements.
• Participates in staff meetings and professional growth opportunities as directed.
• Strives to develop rapport and serves as a positive role model for others.
• Maintains a professional appearance.  Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

Abilities               The following personal characteristics and skills are important for the successful performance

Required:             of assigned duties:

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• Engenders staff enthusiasm and teamwork.  Promotes a positive work/learning environment.
• Skillfully manages individual, group, and organizational interactions.
• Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts.
• Interprets information accurately and initiates effective responses.
• Effectively uses listening, observation, reading, verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills.
• Organizes tasks and manages time effectively.
• Prepares accurate and timely paperwork.  Verifies and correctly enters data.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.

Working               Exposure to the following situations may range from remote to frequent based on circumstances

Conditions:          and factors that may not be predictable.

• Duties may require bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, and standing.
• Duties may require lifting, carrying, and moving work-related supplies/equipment.
• Duties may require operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
• Duties may require traveling to meetings and work assignments.
• Duties may require working in proximity to moving mechanical parts.
• Duties may require performing repetitive tasks quickly.
• Duties may require differentiating variances in intonation, pitch, rhythm, and sound.
• Duties may require wearing protective clothing and using safety equipment.
• Duties may require working under time constraints to meet deadlines.
• Potential for exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.
• Potential for exposure to air-borne particulates, chemical irritants, combustible materials, electrical hazards, equipment vibrations, noises, and odors.
• Potential for exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Potential for interaction with aggressive, disruptive, and/or unruly individuals.

Performance        Job performance including duties assigned by the superintendent are evaluated according to

Evaluation:          policies/contractual agreements adopted by the Fairless Local School District Board of Education.

                            The Fairless Local School District Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer.  This job description identifies general responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed.  This document is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, and other unforeseen events.