Drama Club

Drama Club JobID: 45690 Position Type: Appendix F - Extra Duty/Non-Coaching Date Posted: 6/15/2026 Location: Larkin High School Date Available: 08/27/2026 Closing Date: 06/01/2027 Additional Information: Show/Hide Position / Title: HS Drama Club Bargaining Unit: NON-UNIONDepartment/Location: HS Activities Calendar Days: N/AReports To: Associate Principal and Principal JD Revision Date: 9/16/2024Supervises: N/A Function / Position Summary To build and maintain a high-quality theater program, focusing on best-practice, student-focused instruction and coordinating with the Fine Arts department 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. Create stage blocking and general show design. Train student performers in areas of acting and stage blocking. Procure production rights with the rental company. Secure show and rehearsal dates and spaces. 1 public performance. Ensure that all student paperwork is completed and on file, including liability waiver, media release, etc. Create/arrange publicity and graphic design needs (programs, posters, etc.). Arrange and coordinate parent volunteers and staff workers as needed. 25 hours of rehearsal. Manage and maintain records of the finances for the production. Coordinate and oversee lighting, sound, props, costumes, make-up, and set needs. Coordinate auditions. Communicate casting/personnel needs, making cuts as needed. Education Bachelor's Degree in Education preferred Appropriate Professional Educators License (PEL) preferred -OR- High School Diploma required Related coursework and/or previous related experience required Experience / Knowledge Previous acting experience required. Previous directing experience was 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. Physical Demands Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, or carry heavy materials or equipment. Must work in noisy and crowded environments. Public c…