High School: Head Theatre Arts Director 2026-2027

Job Overview
The Teacher Director Theatre, in collaboration with the Assistant Theatre Director, will plan and implement an instructional program for the campus theatre program. The incumbent will coordinate, supervise, and manage all aspects of the campus theatre program. The incumbent will fulfill professional responsibilities related to teaching theatre courses and managing the instructional program. Some travel as well as prolonged or irregular work hours are required.

Responsibilities
Teaching and Learning

Implement, monitor, and maintain progress with group and individual instruction, rehearsals, and performances in coordination with the Assistant Theatre Director.

Plan appropriate learning activities, determine type and level of materials, and implement an instructional program that provides an appropriate learning sequence, considering different learning styles and a range of abilities in coordination with the Assistant Theatre Director.

Assess student achievement as related to desired educational goals and outcomes and maintain appropriate assessment documentation for institutional and individual reporting purposes.

Manage allotted learning time to maximize student achievement.

Manage the behavior of learners in the instructional setting to ensure a conducive environment; assist and participate in the management of student behavior in all parts of the school, center, school grounds, or work site both during and outside of school hours; monitor and enforce compliance with the Fort Bend ISD Student/Parent Handbook and Student Code of Conduct.

Ensure classroom and/or instructional environment is attractive, healthful, safe, and conducive to learning and that materials are accessible to students and in good condition.

Program Management

Perform all duties as assigned by the campus administration and/or Assistant Director of Fine Arts.

Conduct practices outside the academic school day to provide adequate preparation for performances and contests in compliance with UIL/Thespian rules, regulations, and established guidelines in conjunction with the Assistant Theatre Director.

Communicate continually with students on instructional expectations and keep them informed of their progress in meeting those expectations.

Ensure continuous communication with parents, both written and oral, to keep them informed of student(s) progress.

Comply with established FBISD policies and procedures regarding fundraising, budget management, inventory and materials management, student travel, employee travel, private lessons, and the submission of entry forms and fees by prescribed deadlines.

Provide proper student supervision during and after all program activities until all students have left the area.

Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for all extracurricular activities.

Professional Responsibilities

Ensure standards of professional conduct are maintained (Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators).

Understand and uphold all rules, regulations, and dates that pertain to the theatre program (UIL, TxETA, Thespian, and FBISD policies all apply).

Participate in all appropriate UIL, Thespian, and FBISD-sponsored events; encourage student participation in all competitions/events related to the instructional theatre program.

Participate in in‑service, professional learning activities, and staff meetings as required or assigned, including meetings with the Assistant Director of Fine Arts.

Support and assist feeder programs by attending activities/shows and offering reasonable assistance to these programs.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Theatre, Theatre Education, or a related field.

Master's Degree preferred.

Valid Teaching Certification issued by the Texas Education Agency appropriate to subject and grade level of assignment.

Theatre Certification.

Minimum of 3 years of full‑time teaching experience preferred.

Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to use social media effectively.

Demonstrated proficiency of proper acting techniques in a variety of genres.

Ability to interact appropriately with the public, district staff, and parents.

Ability to collaborate with colleagues on the campus and in the instructional feeder pattern.

Ability to market the instructional program.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
The work environment includes classrooms, offices, workstations, and meeting rooms. The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work‑related items weighing less than 40 pounds. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves routine risks and discomforts; normal safety precautions are required when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must maintain emotional control under stress.

Location
TEXAS

Job
FINE ARTS

Organization
DEPARTMENT

Salary Grade
P7

Unposting Date
Oct 1, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

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