Coach (Prop 28): Technical Theater Coach - Independence High School

East Side Union High School District; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

East Side Union High School District in California is seeking a Technical Theater coach to support in-class instruction and the development of students in lighting, sound, set, and costume design during the school day.

The role involves lesson planning, instruction, and performance support across one or more school sites, working with a credentialed teacher to foster creative processes, teamwork, and inclusive, hands-on production experiences for a diverse student body.

Qualifications

• Experience with technical aspects of Theater including lighting, sound, set, and costume design.
• Experience supervising volunteers, interns, or students is preferred.
• Must complete fingerprint clearance and TB test before employment.

Responsibilities

• Guide students through the creative process of lighting, sound, set and costume design.
• Mentor students to develop artistic skills through theatrical productions.
• Assist Theater teacher and staff by supervising events in performance spaces.
• Support maintenance and minor repairs of Theater equipment.

Skills

Lighting design

Sound design

Set design

Costume design

Student mentoring

Volunteer supervision

Job description

As one of California’s largest high school districts, we offer rewarding and exciting employment opportunities that impact our students and community in a positive way. We offer a supportive team environment with a shared passion and common goal of providing students the education and skills they need to succeed in college and career. Apart from competitive salaries and 100% benefits coverage for employees and their dependents, we also focus on personal professional development. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team!

Job Summary

The East Side Union High School District (ESUHSD) seeks a skilled and passionate Technical Theater coach possessing expertise in a variety of skills including but not limited to light, sound, set and costume design to support in-class instruction during the regular school day. Throughout the school year, the coach will work alongside a credentialed teacher at District High Schools, supporting all theatrical students in developing skills in the field of Technical Theater. This role includes lesson planning, instruction, and performance support at one or more school sites, contributing to high-quality technical theater education for a diverse student body.

Requirements / Qualifications

Qualifications/Certifications

• Experience with technical aspects of the Theater including but not limited to light, sound, set and sound design
• Experience should cover a wide range of duties in Technical Theatre work (lighting, audio, carpentry, projection, electrical, electronic, and other effects)
• Experience supervising volunteers, interns, or students is preferred

Must complete Edjoin online application, and submit Resume and Letters of Recommendation/Reference. Selected candidates must pass fingerprint clearance and provide current TB test results PRIOR to employment.

• Letter(s) of Recommendation
• Resume (Please attach a current Resume)

Comments and Other Information

Key Tasks/Duties:

• Guide students through the creative process of creating a lighting, sound, set and costume design
• Mentor and support students in developing their artistic skills through working on a Theatrical presentation
• Assist school site's Theater teacher and other school personnel by supervising events held in the performance spaces
• Assist the School site's Theater teacher by helping to maintain and perform minor repairs as needed to the Theater's equipment
• Foster student creativity, discipline, and teamwork in a culturally responsive and inclusive environment Other Duties/Responsibilities:
• Person serving in this capacity would be assigned to Dance, Drama, Technical Theater, and Music Theater production courses
• May need to teach at multiple sites to meet requirement of base assignment

• Guide students through the creative process of creating a lighting, sound, set and costume design
• Mentor and support students in developing their artistic skills through working on a Theatrical presentation
• Assist school site's Theater teacher and other school personnel by supervising events held in the performance spaces
• Assist the School site's Theater teacher by helping to maintain and perform minor repairs as needed to the Theater's equipment
• Foster student creativity, discipline, and teamwork in a culturally responsive and inclusive environment Other Duties/Responsibilities:
• Person serving in this capacity would be assigned to Dance, Drama, Technical Theater, and Music Theater production courses
• May need to teach at multiple sites to meet requirement of base assignment