JOB TITLE: Assistant Drama Advisor
CLASSIFICATION: Extra Comp
SUPERVISOR: Building Principal
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
CONTRACT: 190 Days

MINIMUM SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge:

• Of drama activities.
• Of current techniques in lighting, staging, etc.

Skills:

• Ability to guide students toward individual development in acting skills.
• Ability to get along with students, but must be firm enough to give guidance and maintain control.

Attitudes:

• Willingness to spend additional hours beyond regular school day in preparation of productions.

Experience:

• Should have participated in drama production.
• Should have technical theater experience (lighting, staging, etc.).

Education:

• Valid teaching certificate desired.
• Some previous high school drama experience desired.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This position description is intended to provide an overview of the requirements of the position. As such, it is not necessarily all inclusive, and the position may require other essential and/or non-essential functions, tasks, duties, or responsibilities not listed herein.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Assistant Drama Advisor assists the Drama Advisor with the production of a minimum of 3 productions per year which may include a musical. As a minimum, a musical will be done every other year.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists the Drama Advisor with the following:
• Selection and preparation for productions.
• Directing the productions.
• Supervision of students.
• Instruction and coaching of individuals.
• Supervision of cleaning the stage area during and after productions.
• Assist in other activities such as stage craft as assigned by the Drama Advisor.
  QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.