Head Drama Director

Head Drama Director
Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

Position Type: Extracurricular

Schedule: 2 hours per day; start and end times vary by position/building; dates defined by performance schedule.

Location: Cheney High School

Supervisor: Athletics & Activities Director; Building Principal(s)

Compensation: $6,000 per year with two shows produced throughout the school year. Extracurricular contract pay will be spread throughout the months of September through May for those not otherwise employed by the district. Pay for current District employees will begin the month the activity begins and be spread over remaining months of the fiscal year (September–August).

Benefits: Upon reaching 630 hours worked, director will become eligible for and be offered medical, dental, vision, and basic life and AD&D insurance through SEBB.

Qualifications

Demonstrated knowledge of fundamentals of drama, practice/rehearsal organization, rules and safety.

Demonstrated ability to help organize and supervise student program.

Current first aid/CPR card required.

WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance.

Ability and willingness to obtain Type II Commercial Driver’s license (training provided by District).

Duties and Responsibilities

Teach the fundamentals of drama.

Serve as drama club advisor.

Manage drama program budget.

Obtain rights to shows, create and maintain sets, and create promotional materials.

Communicate with the Athletics & Activities Director regularly.

Coordinate use of space with the music program and Athletics/Activities Secretary.

Facilitate predetermined practice sessions related to performances.

Reflect enthusiasm for the program and participants to create a worthwhile experience for students and parents.

Follow school and district rules and regulations.

Maintain documentation to fulfill state and district requirements concerning parental consent and eligibility.

Establish the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by staff.

Design conferences, clinics and staff meetings to ensure staff awareness of the overall program.

Continually update techniques and skills through coursework and clinics.

Conduct oneself in an ethical manner during events and require discipline and ethical behavior from students.

Perform other duties that may be assigned by the Athletics & Activities Director and/or building principal.

Required Skills

Demonstrated knowledge of fundamentals of drama.

Ability to organize and supervise a total activity program.

Ability to organize and demonstrate skills to both assistants and students.

Ability to communicate in a positive manner with students, parents, staff, the community, and the media.

Ability to motivate a variety of individual personalities toward a successful and positive learning experience.

Model appropriate behavior to students and spectators.

Allow involvement and decision‑making of student participants to the degree appropriate.

Encourage and recognize positive conduct at student activities.

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Cheney Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, economic status, pregnancy, familial status, marital status, disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Contact Information

Ken Ryan, Athletics & Activities Director

Cheney High School

Email: kryan@cheneysd.org

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