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Illinois School District U-46

Musical Theatre Choreographer

Illinois School District U-46, Elgin, Illinois, us, 60122

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Position Type: Appendix F - Extra Duty/Non-Coaching

Date Posted: 10/7/2025

Location: Elgin High School

Date Available: 12/01/2025

Closing Date: Until Filled Position / Title:

IHSA Musical Theatre

Bargaining Unit:

NAC

Department/Location:

HS Activities

Calendar Days:

IHSA Calendar

Reports To:

Building Athletic/Activities Director

JD Revision Date:

12/11/2023

Supervises:

N/A

Function / Position Summary To build and maintain a high-quality musical theatre-based performance, 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. Create/procure script for the production(s). Create stage blocking, choreography, and general show design. Train student performers in areas of acting and stage blocking. Procure show rights with the rental parties. Train cast in correct vocal technique. Secure rehearsal spaces. Maintain equipment inventory. 30 hours of after-school rehearsal. IHSA state series, as applicable. 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 High School Diploma required Related coursework and/or previous related experience required Experience / Knowledge

Previous vocal 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. 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 year calendar. For Non-ETA Coaches: this position is for this year only. Terms of employment will be determined in collaboration with the athletic/activity director.

Attachment(s):

Musical Theatre Choreographer.pdf