CALVERT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678

NOTICE OF VACANCY

Date: October 03, 2024

POSITION: Theater Production Director

LOCATION: Huntingtown High School

JOB SUMMARY:

The major drama production director is the representative of the principal to ensure that the school play has a reflective representation of the school community. The teacher will work with the administration, students, staff, and community to assure a successful experience for students and successful public performances. These efforts can be accomplished through after-school rehearsals, weekend events, and performance events. Teachers shall enforce and adhere to the policies, rules, and guidelines of the Board of Education and the school.

REPORTS TO: School Principal

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated management, leadership and human relations skills
Ability to exercise good judgment in making decisions
Proven ability to carry an assignment to its completion
Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to the duties and responsibilities listed below
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Audition students and select the students who will serve actors, stage manager, set crew, props crew, lighting and sound technicians.
Oversee fundraising to provide for ad sales, donations, special drawings, flower and tee-shirt sales.
Budget monies for the year, including set construction materials, costumes, make-up, royalties and fees, transportation, and equipment.
Select an age appropriate production.
Work with the principal to hire additional staff to assist (assistant director and scenic artist).
Secure the calendar dates for rehearsals and the performances and reserve the building.
Provide for the design, purchase, maintenance, assignment, and cleaning of the costumes.
Provide for the purchase of all make-up and wigs and oversee the make-up design.
Co-ordinate the design, purchase, painting, and building of props and the set.
Co-ordinate parent volunteers to assist with concessions, fundraising, and ticket sales.
Arrange lighting by overseeing the design, ordering gels, hanging the lights, and programming the board.
Arrange sound by overseeing sound effects, maintaining microphones, and setting up monitors.
Make arrangements for publicity, pictures, fliers, newspapers, radio spots, road signs, and emails.
Run the rehearsals including blocking and lines.
Strike and clean up the stage, dressing rooms, lighting and sound booth, and back stage areas.
Other duties as assigned by the Principal that will provide for a successful program.

OTHER DUTIES:

Performs related work as required or assigned by the Principal and/or Athletic Director.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Position requires significant periods of standing and walking, and is performed in a typical school environment.

UNUSUAL DEMANDS: None

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience applied to the current year Extra Pay for Extra Duty Longevity Pay Schedule.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

EVALUATION:

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy on evaluation as established by the Calvert County Public Schools.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION: School Year 2024-2025

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Applicants please apply through the Applicant Tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools’ website – www.calvertnet.k12.md.us.

This position remains open until filled. References must be directly related to work experience and must include immediate supervisor.

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