IHSA Contest Play

IHSA Contest Play JobID: 45643 Position Type: Appendix F - Extra Duty/Non-Coaching Date Posted: 6/16/2026 Location: Larkin High School Date Available: 10/01/2026 Closing Date: 06/01/2027 Additional Information: Show/Hide Position / Title: IHSA Drama (Contest Play) Bargaining Unit: NACDepartment/Location: HS Activities Calendar Days: IHSA CalendarReports To: Building Athletic/Activities Director JD Revision Date: 12/11/2023Supervises: N/A Function / Position Summary To build and maintain a high-quality contest drama program, focusing on best-practice, student-focused instruction and coordinating with theatre program 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. Procure and cut script for the production. 2 district, conference, or Sectional contests/events (as available). Create stage blocking and general show design. Train student performers in areas of acting and stage blocking. Create/procure mobile set pieces as needed. 80 hours of after-school rehearsal. IHSA state series, as applicable. Attendance at UEC Activities Summit Attendance at Freshman Orientation and incoming 8th Grade Night, as applicable Manage Finances and Administrative Paperwork for the Organization Education Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Education preferred Appropriate Professional Educator's 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 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 an Appendix F stipend position in accordance to the school y…