Spring Play Musical Director

at Larkin High School, Elgin, United States

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10 June 2026, on a public job listing

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Position / Title: High School Musical Theatre Director Bargaining Unit: ETA Department/Location: HS Activities Work Days: 60 days Reports To: Building Activities Director JD Revision Date: 09/26/2024 Supervises: Musical Production Team Function / Position Summary To build and maintain a high-quality musical theatre program, focusing on best-practice, student-focused instruction and coordinating with the production staff to provide opportunities for students. Job Duties / Responsibilities 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. Communicate effectively with parents, students, administrators, teacher colleagues, and community leaders. Maintain high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivate students to work to their highest potential. Maintain equipment associated with the activity. Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance. Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students. Cultivate a positive, harassment free, instructional culture which motivates students through the use of effective communication and constructive feedback. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and appropriate student handbook. Lead the Production Team. Provide a flowchart of the Production Team Members and their responsibilities to the Activities Director. Collaborate with all of the production staff. Create/procure choreography as needed. Create stage blocking and general show design. Train student performers in areas of acting and stage blocking. Procure show rights with the rental parties. Secure show dates and spaces. Create rehearsal schedules. Create/arrange publicity and graphic design needs (programs, posters, etc.). Arrange and coordinate parent volunteers as needed. 80 hours of rehearsal. Attendance at Freshman Orientation and incoming 8th Grade Night, as applicable. Manage finances and administrative paperwork for the production. Education Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Education preferred. Appropriate Professional Educator's License (PEL) with Theatre Endorsement preferred. -OR- High School Diploma required. Related coursework and/or previous related experience required. Experience / Knowledge Previous acting experience required. Previous directing experience preferred. Knowledge of show production preferred. 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. Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints. Display courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others. Maintain appropriate confidentiality. Establish and maintain effective working relationships; demonstrate a commitment to teamwork. Ability and willingness to learn and refresh job skills through professional development in order to meet the changing needs of this position. 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. Spanish language skills preferred. Physical Demands Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, or carry heavy materials or equipment, including set pieces and other related equipment. Must work in noisy and crowded environments. Public contact requiring appropriate business-like apparel. Terms of Employment This is a one year only position. Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education. Appendix F stipend position, see attached schedule.

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