Interim High School Drama Advisor - Centennial High School

The Ankeny Community School District (CSD) enjoys a reputation as one of the premier school districts in Iowa and the midwest, with students, staff and parents unified in their efforts to excel in academics, athletics, the arts and activities. Located in the heart of Iowa, Ankeny is just 6 miles from the capital city of Des Moines The District serves over 12,500 PK-12 students. Ankeny CSD is the 6th largest school district in the state of Iowa, growing an average of 300 students per school year. The district offers a competitive salary and benefit packages.

JDE: 6.19A

High School Drama Advisor

Purpose Statement

The High School Drama Advisor is responsible for all drama events for the applicable high school. The Advisor's main duties include: selecting appropriate shows (one musical and one play per year); audition, cast, and rehearse students; develop and construct technical elements of productions; order supplies; and oversee the entirety of the department.

Job Title: High School Drama Advisor

Employment Term: Work year established by the Superintendent

Reports To: Building Principal

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Minimum Qualifications:

• Previous experience directing a play, preferred.
• Strong content knowledge of producing a play from start to finish.
• Strong knowledge of dramatic techniques and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, instruct, and supervise students and staff.
• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm.
• Proficient in organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Essential Functions

• Choose, order, and pay for scripts
• Audition, cast, and rehearse with students
• Set production and rehearsal schedules
• Block the play
• Design and build set(s) or arrange for a set designer
• Provide costumes and props
• Determine appropriate hair and makeup plans
• Run/organize work sessions with students
• Assign students to run various crews and supervise their work
• Approve print and digital advertising materials and disperse as appropriate
• Implement appropriate ticketing methods
• Coordinate with activities secretary to order cash, arrange for ticket sellers, determine administrative support, and support ticket sales prior to all shows
• Order needed supplies (lumber, paint, make-up, fabric, costumes)
• Organize program information
• Design and hang lighting for different shows or arrange for a lighting designer
• Choreograph musicals or arrange for a choreographer
• Budget for all production costs

Working Environment

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

The usual and customary methods of performing the position functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, reaching, driving, standing and walking. Working conditions may include extreme temperatures and humidity. Hazards may include exposure to communicable diseases. This position requires one to maintain emotional control under stress. Successful candidates are subject to post-offer pre-employment physical.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working independently under broad organizational guidelines to achieve unit objectives. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job’s functions. There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.

Terms of Employment

Work year established by the Superintendent; Salary according to schedule adopted annually.

Clearances

Background Clearance

Evaluation

Job performance will be evaluated annually, as per district policies and procedures

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Approved by: Justin Mohr Date: June 12th, 2023

Ankeny Community School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of the District to provide equal employment opportunities and not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age or marital status in its employment and personnel practices. The job categories where the representative groups are underrepresented.