Summer Theatre: Technical Director

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

Date Posted:
5/1/2026

Location:
Fine Arts
Position / Title:

Summer Theatre: Technical Director

Bargaining Unit:

NAC

Department/Location:

HS Activities

Calendar Days:

N/A

Reports To:

Summer Theatre: Director/Building Athletic/Activities Director

JD Revision Date:

12/11/2023

Supervises:

N/A

Function / Position Summary

To build and maintain a high-quality, District-wide theatre program, focusing on visual and functional aesthetics and coordinating with the production staff to provide summer enrichment 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 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/build/procure/finish set pieces as requested by the Director.
Schedule building time in collaboration with the Auditorium Manager and Director.
Create/procure a lighting scheme in collaboration with the Auditorium Manager and the Director.
Create/procure a sound design in collaboration with the Auditorium Manager and the Director.
Manage/train student set crew in the safe and appropriate use of tools and movement of floor-based set pieces in collaboration with the Auditorium Manager.
Create/procure/organize/maintain props as requested by the Director.
80 hours of building and rehearsal.
Attend all show performances.
Education

Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Education preferred
Illinois Professional Educators License (PEL) with Theatre Endorsement preferred
High School Diploma required
Related coursework and/or previous related experience required
OSHA Power Tool Safety Certification required (in-hand or prior to beginning work)
OSHA Ladder Safety Certification required (in-hand or prior to beginning work.
Experience / Knowledge

Previous technical experience required.
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 working in warm temperatures, including under stage lights.
Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, or carry heavy materials or equipment, including set pieces and other related equipment.
Requires use of power tools and ladders.
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):

App F Summer Theatre_Technical Director_REV_12.11.2023.docx.pdf