2025-2026 Theater Teacher @ Rees Elementary

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Primary Purpose:

Direct and manage the overall theatre program for the campus and district. Provide students with an opportunity to participate in extracurricular theatre activities and ensure compliance with all state and district requirements. Plan and administer theatre activities in accordance with campus and district expectations. Plan and prepare to provide students the opportunity to achieve district, region, and state recognition.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in theatre from an accredited college or university
• Appropriate valid Texas theatre teaching certificate
• ESL Certification preferred or ESL Certification required within two (2) years of employment beginning with teachers hired in 2010-11 school year

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of overall operation of theatre program
• Able to manage budget and personnel
• Knowledge of state, UIL, TETA, and ITS policies governing theatre activities
• Able to interpret policy, procedures, and data
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• Theatre directing/technical experience preferred
• Experience with one act play required

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Strategies

• Direct elementary school theatre students in various educational theatre components including, but not limited to, acting, costuming, make-up, set design and construction, lighting, sound, technical, and directing.
• Establish performance/participation requirements, enforce academic requirements, and verify each student’s eligibility to participate in theatre activities.
• Provide for student participation at extracurricular theatre events, including various performance venues.
• Arrange transportation for off campus events.
• Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules and local school board policy in the theatre area.
• Support theatre booster club activities, if applicable.
• Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to determine program effectiveness and to ensure that program renewal is continuous and responsive to student needs.
• Recommend policies to improve program.
• Ensure that programs are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.
• Attend all professional and staff meetings as requested
• Compile budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
• Maintain current inventory of all fixed assets within department.
• Coordinate fundraising activities and manage funds.
• Maintain current inventory of all fixed assets within department.
• Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing of all theatre equipment, props, costume components, etc.
• Develop and implement plans for theatre program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative.
• 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.
• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct, student handbook, and theatre handbook.
• Accompany and supervise students at all theatre activities and on all trips.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Maintain professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Work to provide campus, District, and community awareness of theatre activities and performances.
• Provide supervisory leadership and management to all component groups within theatre program.
• Engage and plan with intermediate and middle school theatre director(s) to align program activities with “cluster” high school theatre program(s).
• Actively participate in District theatre performance opportunities, as requested.
• The employee is expected to adhere to district employee/department/campus handbooks, board policies, AISD procedures, the Texas Educator’s Code of Ethics and all applicable laws.
• Administer and supervise all booster club activities, if applicable.

Other

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
• Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Administer and supervise duties of adult volunteers assisting with productions.  Administer and supervise all booster club activities, if applicable.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of teachers, the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS), and the extracurricular assignment evaluation.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture: Standing, prolonged sitting, occasional kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; may also require climbing stairs and reaching over head

Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 15 pounds); May require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (15-45 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent districtwide travel; all campuses are temperature controlled with hard surface floors

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The full job description for this position is included within this job posting.  By applying for this position, you are accepting the responsibilities and duties of this position as they are listed in the job description. 

Hiring administrators review applications, interview, and recommend for hire. 

Probationary contract – 187 days plus 4 days of Alief U professional development for a teacher new to the district  

2025-2026 Salary Schedule  

Minimum teacher salary is $64,100 

2025-2026 Teacher Salary Schedule 

Salary is based on 187 days. If working less than 187 days, the salary will be less. 

Certified teacher sign-on bonus: 

Certified Teacher - Any field - $4,000 

Special Education Teacher (Self-Contained Assignment) - $5,000 

Bilingual Certified Teacher - $5,000 

Certified Teacher with existing TIA Designation - $8,000 

Bonus payment delivered in two (2) installments-50% (9/30/25), 50% (9/30/26) 

Sign-on Bonus eligibility ends July 17, 2025 

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Salary : $64,100