NILES TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Technical Director LOCATION: Niles West and North DEPARTMENT: Fine Arts SUPERVISED BY: Director of Fine Arts

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree with an emphasis in Technical Theatre, or equivalent professional experience • working knowledge of construction and set design • working knowledge of lighting design • working knowledge of stage rigging • working knowledge of audio and sound reinforcement • working knowledge of stage management/or production management • working knowledge and clear understanding of professional standards of stage safety

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

To manage/implement the technical requirements of all auditorium/black box events and manage the technical resources of the auditorium facility.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist coordinating the technical demands of overlapping productions, performances and events using the auditorium. Manage the auditorium/black box schedule (with the Theatre Director) to ensure that all events are scheduled and do not overlap with other Fine Arts or school events. 2. Assist maintain safety and efficiency of all auditorium technical facilities: physical plant, stage rigging, construction area, lighting, and sound equipment. 3. Develop a working relationship with building and grounds crew and grounds coordinator to support safety requirements for students and auditorium space. 4. Assist coordinating and supervise student technical crews and develop a training program to build an ongoing student technical production team. Develop a cohort of students who are trained to meet the demands of technical theatre production and work effectively as a team. 5. Foster a professional, collegial relationship with all production coordinators, and school personnel involved in productions, programs and events. 6. Work with students who have a range of academic levels and interpersonal capacities to develop individual skills as well as a group work ethic within the student technical production team. 7. Assists the Theatre Director in managing the Black Box Theatre, which may include scheduling, set-up and managing events in the space. 8. Oversee house staff during performances, run all crews on stage, and direct publicity staff. The Technical Theatre Director is responsible for maintaining the function of the performance. 9. Assist coordinating post-production strike and cleanup of all facilities, materials and equipment within two days of the performance.

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10. Serve as the Theatre Scenic Designer who coordinates the design, build, tech weeks, and the week of production. Contact time expectations during tech week would be, in additional to school hours, 3:30-10:00 each evening and on both Saturdays as well as pre- and post- performance supervision and technical responsibilities. During these weeks, the Technical Theatre Director coordinates completion of the sets while working with the Theatre Designers in lighting, costumes, props, and sound, and makes changes based on feedback from directors and the producer. 11. Attend all theatre department production meetings.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: The time commitment for each production consists of approximately 25 hours a week, ranging from 5–9 weeks.

COMPENSATION: Stipend paid at rate of teachers salary schedule of 22.75% x MA/5 ÷ five theater productions (for 2013-14, $3,407.68 per theater production).

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated annually by Theatre Director.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee occasionally must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward. The employee occasionally will be required to lift up to 25 pounds such as cartons of paper. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to tell differences among colors.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The noise level in the work environment is typical for a school environment. The employee continuously interacts with the public and other staff and frequently meets multiple demands from several people. Work is generally performed indoors.

Niles Township High School District 219 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and practice of District 219 to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant’s ability to perform the essential functions of the position. District 219 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, or handicap.

The information contained in this job description posting is for compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.

The District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for opening should contact the Human Resources Department.

Technical Director September, 2013