Position Type:
Appendix F - Extra Duty/Non-Coaching
Date Posted:
5/29/2026
Location:
Tefft Middle School
Date Available:
08/27/2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Position / Title: Middle School Play/Musical Director
Bargaining Unit: ETA
Department/Location: MS Activities
Calendar Days: N/A
Reports To: MS Athletic Director/Building Administrator
JD Revision Date: 4/24/2024
Supervises: N/A
Function / Position Summary
To build and maintain a high-quality theatre program, focusing on best-practice, student-focused instruction and coordinating with the Fine Arts department to provide opportunities for students.
Job Duties / Responsibilities
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Implement researched-based instructional strategies that engage all students, differentiating to accommodate a range of ability levels, and acknowledging a variety of cultural backgrounds in order to support student learning and growth.
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Communicate effectively with parents, students, administrators, teacher colleagues, and community leaders.
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Maintain high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivate students to work to their highest potential.
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Maintain equipment associated with the activity.
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Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.
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Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
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Cultivate a positive, harassment free, instructional culture which motivates students through the use of effective communication and constructive feedback.
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Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
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Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and appropriate student handbook.
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Create stage blocking and general show design.
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Train student performers in areas of acting and stage blocking.
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Procure production rights with the rental company.
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Secure show and rehearsal dates and spaces.
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1 public performance.
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Ensure that all student paperwork is completed and on file, including liability waiver, media release, etc.
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Create/arrange publicity and graphic design needs (programs, posters, etc.).
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Arrange and coordinate parent volunteers and staff workers as needed.
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25 hours of rehearsal.
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Manage and maintain records of the finances for the production.
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Coordinate and oversee lighting, sound, props, costumes, make-up, and set needs.
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Coordinate auditions. Communicate casting/personnel needs, making cuts as needed.
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Supervise students while waiting for rides.
Education
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Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Education preferred
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Appropriate Professional Educators License (PEL) preferred
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High School Diploma required
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Related coursework and/or previous related experience required
Experience / Knowledge
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Previous acting experience required.
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Previous directing experience preferred.
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Knowledge of show production preferred.
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Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback, and to conduct conferences as needed with parents, students, administrators, or other teachers.
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Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints.
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Display courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.
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Maintain appropriate confidentiality.
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Establish and maintain effective working relationships; demonstrate a commitment to teamwork.
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Ability and willingness to learn and refresh job skills through professional development in order to meet the changing needs of this position.
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Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent unscheduled interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.
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Spanish language skills preferred.
Physical Demands
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Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, or carry heavy materials or equipment.
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Must work in noisy and crowded environments.
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Public contact requiring appropriate business-like apparel.
Terms of Employment
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This is an Appendix F stipend position in accordance with the school year calendar.
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For Non-ETA Coaches: this position is for this year only.
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Terms of employment will be determined in collaboration with the middle school athletic/activity director and building administration
