Fort Bend ISD Job Title: Theatre candidate pools: Assistant Director, Middle School

March 6, 2025

Job Description: Job Overview
The Teacher/Assistant Director





Theatre Middle School will plan and implement an instructional theatre program and provide related educational services for students in assigned grade levels. The incumbent will manage student behavior, assess and evaluate student achievement, and modify instructional activities as required; carry out a variety of student monitoring and controls activities.


Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

Implement, monitor, and maintain progress with group and individual instruction, rehearsals, and performances in coordination with the Head Theatre Director
Plan appropriate learning activities including determination of appropriate 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 Head 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 the environment is conducive to the learning process; assist and participate in 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 Head Theatre Director, 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 and regulations and established guidelines in coordination with the Head 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, Thespians, and FBISD policies all apply)
Participate in all UIL, Thespians and FBISD sponsored events; encourage student participation in all competitions/events related to the instructional theatre program
Provide proper student supervision during and after all program activities until all students have left the area
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

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.
Bachelor's Degree in Theatre, Theatre Education or related field
Master's Degree preferred
Valid Teaching Certification Issued by Texas Education Agency appropriate to subject and grade level of assignment
Theatre Certification
Minimum of 1 year of Full-time teaching experience preferred
Effective oral and written communications skills, including the ability to use social media effectively
Knowledge of technical theatre preferred
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 characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations 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, such as books, papers and presentation materials. 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 everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.

Apply on the Fort Bend ISD website: https://aa210.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=250000A4&tz=GMT-06%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago

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