JOB TITLE: Assistant Drama Advisor

CLASSIFICATION: Extra Comp

SUPERVISOR: Building Principal

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

CONTRACT: 190 Days 

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. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

The Assistant Drama Advisor is responsible to the building principal and will work in cooperation with the Drama Advisor and Activities Director.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assists the Drama Advisor with the following:
2. Selection and preparation for productions.
3. Directing the productions.
4. Supervision of students.
5. Instruction and coaching of individuals.
6. Supervision of cleaning the stage area during and after productions. 
7. 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. 

MINIMUM SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

Knowledge:

1. Of drama activities.
2. Of current techniques in lighting, staging, etc. 

Skills:

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

Attitudes: 

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

Experience: 

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

Education: 

1. Valid teaching certificate desired.
2. 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.

Lifting Requirements:

Enironmental Conditions

Personal Protection Equipment/Training 

1. Blood borne pathogen training.
2. Blood spill training.
3. First Aide card.
4. Pre-employment fingerprints and illegal drug testing. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Medford School District 549C is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and in accordance with Federal and State legislation, including Title IX, title VIII, ORS 659.150, does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability or marital status in employment or educational programs.

Medford School District 549C is an equal opportunity employer and provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235.

Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting as verification of eligibility, a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension to your application by the closing date.  Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran’s disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included on the DD Form 214/215.