LICKING HEIGHTS BOARD OF EDUCATION
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Theater Assistant Director
Supplementals Represented: Musical/Play Director Drama (Fall and Spring)
RESPONSIBLE TO: BUILDING ADMINISTRATION
INTRODUCTION:
At Licking Heights Local Schools, our commitment to student success drives everything we do. We believe in providing equitable, personalized learning experiences focused on building character skills and achieving academic excellence. Our comprehensive framework, addressing milestones from kindergarten readiness to college and career competencies, ensures that every student thrives academically, socially, and emotionally. We are dedicated to creating a positive school culture where students can explore their talents through extracurricular activities, fostering well-rounded and socially responsible citizens.
To be successful at Licking Heights Local Schools, staff members must embody a range of skills, including:
? Passion for education and student well-being
? Effective mentoring and guidance for students
? Strong communication and collaboration skills
? Continuous learning and professional development
? Forward-thinking planning and strategic decision-making
? Openness to two-way communication and community engagement
We are dedicated to supporting our staff through comprehensive induction, providing ongoing professional development aligned with our district's vision, and creating a safe and empowering school environment where every individual can flourish. Join us in our mission to provide an exceptional education experience that prepares students for success in school, career, and life.
JOB GOAL: Assists in the direction of student theatrical productions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
? Available to work a non-traditional schedule and irregular hours when needed.
? Embraces high-performance standards (e.g., engagement, proficiency, resilience, etc.)
? Maintains a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment.
? Performing arts production skills verified by training and relevant work experience.
? Active listening, creative problem solving, and good time management skills.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Develops, delivers, and advances program activities. Provides opportunities for students to enhance skills, build positive peer relationships, and develop leadership qualities.
? Conducts professionally administered tryouts to select program participants.
? Confirms student medical emergency authorization forms are up-to-date and readily available.
? Encourages student participation. Monitors the accuracy of internal-external communications. ? Ensures program activities are self-sustaining except when authorized by the administration. ? Executes a well-designed program plan. Ensures participants receive appropriate instruction in theatrical and technical theater, support, and opportunities to participate. Provides proactive supervision for all program activities.
? Maintains effective document and records management systems. Prepares timely files. Monitors reporting deadlines. Complies with district records retention and disposal policies.
? Maintains orderly work/storage areas.
? Manages advanced and on-site ticket sales. Monitors cash box and ticket accountability forms following board policy.
? Organizes pre-production activities (e.g., choreography, costumes, lighting, music, props, sets, scripts, sound systems, etc.)
? Prepares a performance calendar. Assembles a production team.
? Prepares program goals, budget, and implementation plan for administrative approval.
? Prepares/restores shared program sites.
? Preserves reference materials for future programs (e.g., advertising, correspondence, participant information, photos, publicity, scheduling, staffing, videotapes, volunteer activities, etc.)
? Provides opportunities for program participants to critique activities and suggest enhancements.
? Selects a challenging performance program that is age-appropriate and attainable for students, including but not limited to plays, musicals, variety shows, and dinner theater.
2. Consistently performs all aspects of the job. Diligently pursues high quality results.
? Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers. Functions as part of a cohesive team.
? Helps ensure the accuracy and privacy of confidential information.
? Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
? Sustains an acceptable attendance record. Consistently complies with established work schedules.
3. Maintains open/effective communications. Serves as a reliable information resource.
? Fosters goodwill and encourages relationships that enhance public support for the district.
? Refers administrative procedure and district policy questions to an appropriate administrator.
? Supports equality, diversity, and inclusion. Uses tact and diplomacy to resolve differences fairly.
4. Pursues opportunities to enhance job knowledge and skill proficiency.
? Keeps current with standards and practices associated with work duties.
? Updates skills as needed to use task-appropriate technology effectively.
5. Keeps current with emergency preparedness and response procedures.
? Complies with health and safety protocols to mitigate workplace risks.
? Protects district property. Take precautions to prevent the loss of equipment and supplies.
? Take action to address harassment or aggressive behavior. Complies with all legal statutes when dealing with discrimination, inappropriate behavior, or suspected child abuse/neglect. 6. Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.
? Helps implement district strategies to advance organizational goals.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The district offers equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex (including gender identity, pregnancy, and sexual orientation), or any other legally protected category. The district maintains a drug and alcohol-free work environment to prevent the adverse impact of substance abuse on employee performance and protect the rights of co-workers and the public. Safety is essential to job performance. All employees are required to comply with workplace health/safety regulations and district policies when duties entail any of the following situations:
? Encounters with aggressive, angry, rude, or unpleasant individuals.
? Exposure to air-borne particulates, chemicals, combustible materials, electrical hazards, loud noises, moving mechanical parts, odors, slippery/uneven surfaces, etc.
? Exposure to blood-borne pathogens or contagious diseases.
? Exposure to severe weather conditions or temperature extremes.
? Movements that require balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, or reaching.
? Operating or riding in a vehicle. Working in or near vehicular traffic.
? Performing tasks that require complex sequencing, dexterity, strength, stamina, etc.
? Traveling to meetings and work assignments.
? Working at heights, in confined spaces, or under diminished/variable lighting.
? Preferred Attributes: Active listening, creative problem solving, and good time management skills.
? Physical Demand: Sedentary strength (seldom lifting/carrying more than 11 lbs.).
Duties require communicating verbally, far/near visual acuity, fine/gross manipulation, reaching at or below shoulder height, standing/walking, stooping, and using a traditional keyboard. This job description document does not establish a contract or alter board-authorized employment agreements. Employee benefits, classifications, contract durations, skill sets, wage rates, and work schedules may vary by assignment. This summary document describes typical job functions and does not represent an exhaustive list of all possible work responsibilities.
Employee duties may change in response to collective bargaining agreements, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/service adjustments, regulatory compliance, technological innovations, and unforeseen events.
NOTE: Contracts are offered to licensed staff with appropriate credentials. Unfilled positions may be offered to other applicants meeting school district and Ohio Department of Education permit criteria. A Pupil Activity Permit and/or Ohio School Van Driver Certificate may be required.
EVALUATION: Performance of these responsibilities will be evaluated annually by the building administrators.
REVISED: May 10, 2024
