Exhibit A Stipend Position: HS Musical (Director) and HS School Play (Director)

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• Date Posted:

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• Date Available:

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• Designs and conducts recruitment/outreach programs to attract new theatre participants.
• Teaches acting principles and techniques to individuals and groups and conducts readings to evaluate student’s talent.
• Teaches enunciation, diction, voice development, and dialects, using voice exercises, speech drills, explanation, lectures, and improvisation.
• Discusses and demonstrates vocal and body expression to teach acting styles, character development, and personality projection.
• Produces and directs plays for school and public performances.
• Auditions students to select cast and assign parts.
• Rehearses and drills students to ensure they master parts.
• Selects script for production.
• Sees that all royalties, rental fees, and other fees/bills associated with a production are paid and maintains an accurate record of all expenses and receipts.
• Secures and reserves rehearsal and performance facilities with building administration.
• Oversees proper organization and storage of stock theatrical units and school-owned equipment and material on the high school stage, in the auditorium, and in the theatre classroom.
• Organizes, plans, and directs the respective play including being responsible for:

• All publicity and programs
• Costume and properties rental and purchase
• Lighting and sound design and application
• Set design and construction
• Organizing and managing ticket sales
• Developing a rehearsal schedule
• Any other duty necessary to the success of a production
• Establishes performance requirements, enforces academic requirements, and verifies each student’s eligibility to participate in theatre activities.
• Organizes and implements theatre trips in accordance with district policy and regulations as well as student interest and ability. Arranges transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town events.
• Complies with federal and state laws, State Department of Education rules, MSHSAA rules, and Board of Education policies.
• Meets with building principal to review goals for the theatre department productions.
• Ensures the safety of students by adhering to both stage safety while on stage and general school rules and regulations while on District premises and traveling.
• Submits budget needs annually to the principal in accordance with established timelines and guidelines. Orders all supplies and materials necessary for theatre-related activities in accordance with established district procedures and budget allocations.
• Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Creates an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate in Speech and Theatre (preferred)
• Current district staff member (preferred)
• Demonstrates expertise in knowledge and teaching of dramatics.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate or acceptable.

• Strong communication, public relation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence consistent with the duties of this position.
• 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.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret information.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints.
• Displays courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.

• Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
• Promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships; demonstrates a commitment to teamwork.
• Ability to learn and utilize office equipment, computers, and software.
• Ability to learn and upgrade job skills in order to meet changing demands of the position.
• Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.
• Extensive knowledge of and ability to perform duties in full compliance with all district, Board of Education, state and federal laws, methods, requirements, policies, procedures, and activities pertinent to the duties of this position.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to use independent judgment and demonstrates initiative to act without being asked.

Battle Creek Public Schools