Richardson ISD Campus: JJ Pearce High School Job Title: Technical Theatre Director
Job Description: • Valid Texas state teacher certification—Theatre
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Enthusiastic instructional leadership contributing to the successful progress of Pearce HS Theatre students grades 9-12 with a goal toward continuous improvement in student performance, participation, and success in the program
• Candidates with a strong, well-rounded background in all areas of Technical Theatre, and knowledge of current trends preferred
• Candidates must have experience with guiding students toward mastery in all areas of Technical Theatre
• This position may have technical support needs at junior high feeder programs.
• Demonstrated leadership in curriculum, instruction, technical skills and knowledge to deliver effective instruction to high school students
• Demonstrated creative, organizational, and instructional skills to contribute to a successful comprehensive high school Theatre program, involving multiple productions including plays and musicals
• Demonstrated communication skills to promote a shared vision and foster harmony and teamwork with students, parents, colleagues, campus and central staff
• Possess management and communication skills to ensure a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment for all Theatre students
• This position will require collaboration across departments to support a school wide musical, department support for a competitive One Act Play program, and multiple productions throughout the year
• Ability to exhibit the highest standards of professional integrity and respect in student, parent, school, and community relationships
• Experience with auditorium AV equipment and willingness to learn new techniques for supporting technical designs for multiple campus events per year
• Preferred experience with management of an auditorium space while following all district expectations
• Preferred experience with: ETC EOS based lighting systems, Qlab, Audio Visual Networking, ETC power rigging hoist with foundation control system, Stage Management, Scene Shop management
Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/risd/OnlineApp/default.aspx
The application must be complete and three electronic reference forms must be received before an applicant will be considered. Applicants can send letter of interest and resume to Heather.Biddle@risd.org, Head Theatre Director, and Carrie.Breedlove@risd.org, principal.
Contact Name for Job Inquiries: Heather Biddle
Contact Email: heather.biddle@risd.org
Contact Phone: 469-593-0000