Secondary -Theatre Advisor - Fall and Spring

Position: Secondary -Theatre Advisor - Fall and Spring
Location: STEM Academy
Benefits Eligible: No
Effective Date:  Beginning of 2026-2027 school year
Internal Only: Position renewed annually

At DASD, we are committed to sharing values of diversity and inclusion in order to achieve and sustain excellence in education. As a diverse district, we continually seek ways to strengthen our educational environment. We believe that we can best promote excellence by recruiting and retaining a diverse group of staff who bring various backgrounds and perspectives. Our ability to create and maintain a climate of respect is critical to attaining the best teaching and learning environment. 

At the Downingtown Area School District we value our employees. We seek to hire new staff who:

• Communicate openly to build relationships and trust
• Partner with team members to see the TEAM succeed
• Demonstrate a growth mindset and seek ongoing opportunities for growth
• Embrace and support a safe and inclusive environment
• Eagerly and enthusiastically support student learning
• Strive to be kind and reflective
• Focus on the solution and put people first
• Lead by example!

If you want to be part of our "Downingtown Proud" team - please apply! Help us with our mission to educate all students to meet the rigorous challenges of a global society.

Job Summary: The Secondary Fall & Spring Theater Advisor directs and manages the high school theater program, including production selection, casting, rehearsals, and performances.

Qualifications: 

• Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited college or university and hold a proper Pennsylvania certification for the position.
• Demonstrates knowledge in the area of assignment.
• Possesses a positive attitude toward the teaching profession, service to the district, and importance and purpose of the education program.
• Proficient in use of current technology for individual or group demonstration or communication.
• Must be able to flex and vary hours to accommodate needs of students, parents, and other teachers.
• Possesses effective interpersonal skills with the ability to interface diplomatically with teachers, administrators, parents, students, and outside organizations.
• Ability to move about to access various locations.
• Possesses effective communication skills to provide accurate information to others and to obtain, give, and follow directions.
• Demonstrates ability to provide good judgment, planning, and human relations skills, as well as be required to work under periods of stress due to the level of the position responsibility.
• Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements
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• Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment

Essential Functions:  (Abbreviated - Please review the attached Job Description for more details on this specific opportunity)

• Selects theater productions
• Auditions and casts the performers
• Directs and produces the plays
• With Administrator approval, monitors inventory, billing, marketing, budgeting, and maintenance of the production
  
  
  
  EOE