DRAMA ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (High School)

DRAMA ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (High School)

USD 497

Details

FTE:

1.0

FISCAL YEAR:

2026-27

Due to wage and hour laws, classified staff that accept a supplemental position will be paid at an hourly rate. The stipend applies to certified staff or Rule 10 only positions. Please see Additional Pay Information below.*

Qualifications:
1. Internal certified candidates preferred
2. Experience in dramatic instruction is preferred, but not required. This experience
includes technical aspects of theatre productions.

Reports to:
Principal or administrator designee

Responsibilities:
1. Assist with the supervision and organization of all high school drama rehearsals and
workdays.
2. Assist with the coordination of all technical, electrical and physical demands made
upon the theatre.
3. Minimum activities per school year: three dramatic productions, one of which may be
a musical.
4. Support and facilitate established decisions and policy decisions of a general nature
that are in keeping with the established policies and procedures of the school.

Critical Skills:
• Ability to speak clearly to various groups expressing ideas in a logical and forthright
manner
• Possess composition skills suitable for producing written communication for a variety
of readers
• Ability to quickly analyze a situation and provide prompt advice
• Ability to respond to information requests in a courteous, timely and helpful manner
• Ability to perform job responsibilities using appropriate software on district computer
system and communication equipment
• Ability to manage job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines
• Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others
• Ability to travel as needed
• Other duties as assigned

*ADDITIONAL PAY INFORMATION:

If the applicant hired is a current USD 497 certified staff member, this position will have a stipend of $2,515 for the season, paid over the teacher contract.

If the applicant hired is not a current USD 497 staff member, this position will have a stipend of $2,515 for the season, paid over the season. Please note: if classified employment with the district is subsequently accepted, classified staff member pay (below) will apply for the remainder of the season.

If the applicant hired is a current USD 497 classified staff member, they will be paid $7.25 per hour for the hours worked.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Twelve-month supplemental contract - salary and work year to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation.

The tasks listed in this position description are subject to change at the discretion of the superintendent. The incumbent is expected to take on other duties as requested or assigned by his/her supervisor.