Fine Arts Teacher - High School Assistant Theatre Arts Director/Technical Theatre Arts Teacher - General Interest

Education/Certification

Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Extensive content knowledge
• Operational knowledge of all aspects of a theatre program
• Effective leadership skills
• Knowledge of state and UIL policies pertaining to theatre and technical theatre
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Ability to interpret data
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Extensive knowledge of relevant theater technology
• Strong collaborative skills

Programming

• Assist with development of an annual calendar of student performance opportunities, evaluations, and events.
• Maintain eligibility records of students as they pertain to UIL and extracurricular activities.
• Prepare students for participation in UIL One Act Play and UIL Theatrical Design Contests.
• Provide opportunities for student participation in extracurricular events.
• Aid in the arrangement of transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town events.
• Comply with federal and state laws, TEA rules and UIL rules and regulations, and Frisco ISD Board and Fine Arts Department policies.
• Collaborate with directors in the same feeder pattern and/or across the District.

Teaching and Learning

• Develop and implement lesson plans for theatre and technical theatre class periods and provide written lesson plans as required.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by TEA, Board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

Student Growth and Development

• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of all students.
• Maintain educational records demonstrating student mastery and growth in curricular content.
• Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Accompany and supervise students for both on and off campus activities.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Be a positive role model for students.
• Support the mission of the Frisco Independent School District, to know each student by name and need.

Budget Management

• Ensure that program funds are managed wisely to stay within program budget allotment.
• Maintain current inventory of all fixed assets within the department.

Communication

• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers as needed.
• Employ excellent interpersonal skills and promote collaborative teaming by working with campus and District colleagues to develop a positive school climate.

Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Keep informed of and comply with state, District, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents pertaining to professional development as required by Frisco ISD and the Texas State Board for Educator Certification.
• Attend and actively participate in required District Professional Learning Communities.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Maintain current knowledge of innovative and effective curriculum practices related to content area.
• Actively participate in official state organizations (TxETA and UIL).
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
• Moving and setting up equipment related to the content area.
• Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment and supplies.
• Some districtwide and statewide travel.
• Some prolonged and/or irregular hours.