Performing Arts Director: Choir & Drama Program Lead

GRAHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; St. Paris (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Graham Local School District Graham Elementary School in Saint Paris, Ohio seeks an experienced Performing Arts Director to lead the choir, concert, or drama program and oversee all aspects of performances.

The role requires directing a comprehensive arts program, planning productions, and coordinating with staff, students, and the calendar to deliver high-quality performances for the school and community.

Qualifications

• Production skills substantiated by training and/or work experience.
• Meets all mandated health screening requirements.
• A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Embodies high ethical standards and integrity.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies, and administrative guidelines/procedures.
• Ability to establish working relationships with co-workers and function as part of a cohesive team.
• Commitment to keep current with work skills essential to the objectives of the position.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates student interest/commitment.
• Recommends programming options.
• Develops a purpose statement and budget for administrative approval.
• Requisitions program supplies/equipment.
• Develops a program schedule and outline of activities.
• Coordinates activities with the school calendar.
• Consults with staff to ensure that shared resources/facilities are used effectively.
• Conducts a risk assessment.
• Implements safety precautions.
• Responds to emergencies.
• Advances the district’s professional image.
• Maintains open/effective communications.
• Uses problem-solving techniques to tactfully address and resolve questions/concerns.
• Refers district policy interpretation inquiries to administrators.
• Plans/directs program activities.
• Keeps the administration informed about emerging issues.
• Monitors compliance with all licensing agreements.
• Publicizes program information.
• Encourages active student participation.
• Informs students about personal responsibilities.
• Verifies that authorized fees have been paid.
• Supervises approved fund raising projects.
• Ensures that program activities are self-sustaining when expenses exceed financial subsidies authorized by the board or administration.
• Attends financial in-service training to keep current with accounting procedures as directed.
• Ensures that student activity accounts are suitable for audit.
• Manages all aspects of the performance.
• Selects instrumentalists.
• Plans lighting designs.
• Assigns work crews.
• Supervises all rehearsals/performances.

Skills

Production skills

Health screening

Background check

Ethics and integrity

Policy compliance

Team collaboration

Professional development

Job description

Graham Local School District Graham Elementary School in Saint Paris, Ohio seeks an experienced Performing Arts Director to lead the choir, concert, or drama program and oversee all aspects of performances.

The role requires directing a comprehensive arts program, planning productions, and coordinating with staff, students, and the calendar to deliver high-quality performances for the school and community.