Teacher - MS Theatre Arts

Corpus Christi Independent School District; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 49,275 - 60,225; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Master's degree stipend

Opportunity for Theatre Arts and Debate stipends

Job summary

Corpus Christi Independent School District is looking for a dedicated Middle School Teacher for Theatre Arts. The role includes directing theatre activities and preparing students for competitions, requiring a Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Arts and relevant teaching certifications.

The ideal candidate will have a strong enthusiasm for theatre arts and a minimum of three years of teaching experience. Additional stipend opportunities are available based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Three years of teaching experience, successful record of student competition.
• Demonstrates responsibility and enthusiasm for theatre arts.
• Fulfills related responsibilities e.g., reporting grades, field trips, and programs.

Responsibilities

• Directs the One-Act Play for the District event.
• Prepares students for competition in the District Middle School Speech Tournament.
• Plans for successful student learning of daily objectives.

Skills

Knowledgeable of curriculum and instruction in Theatre Arts

Effective communication

Ability to embed technology

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Arts

Certificate by the state of Texas to teach in Theatre Arts

Preferred: Master’s Degree in Theatre Arts

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job-related financial and student management systems

Multimedia tools

Job description

Position Type: Middle School Teaching/ Theatre Arts

Date Posted: 6/4/2026

Location: CAMPUS

Date Available: 2026-2027 School Year

Education & Certification Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Arts
• Certificate by the state of Texas to teach in Theatre Arts.
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Theatre Arts

Technology Proficiency

LEVEL 2 – APPLIED (USES TECHNOLOGY FOR SPECIFIC JOB-RELATED PURPOSES)

• Applied use of computer operations
• Applied use of software productivity tools (i.e., Microsoft Office)
• Applied use of e‑mail
• Applied use of printers
• Applied use of job‑related financial and student management systems
• Applied use of multimedia tools
• Applied use of electronic file management
• Applied use of Technology Applications/TEKS
• CCISD Acceptable Use Policy and Technology Ethics/Etiquette

Special Knowledge/Special Skills Required

• Knowledgeable of curriculum and instruction in their area of certification.
• Knowledge of effective instructional strategies, assessment strategies, and motivational strategies that promote authentic student engagement.
• Presents a positive role model.
• Works and relates positively with others.
• Communicates effectively in oral and written form, with both students and adults.
• Has the ability to effectively embed available technology into daily lesson plans.

Experience Preferred

• Three years of teaching experience, successful record of student competition.

Personal

• Demonstrates responsibility, competence, and enthusiasm for theatre arts.
• Communicates clearly and effectively in oral and written forms.
• Presents a positive role model.
• Exhibits willingness to devote required time outside the school day to work with students.
• Demonstrates knowledge of rules and regulations governing University Interscholastic League (UIL).
• Exhibits cooperation with other staff members, parent groups, and community organizations involved with speech/debate and theatre arts.

Function

The Middle School Theatre Arts/Speech Sponsor/Teacher is under the direct supervision of the principal and under the guidance of the Curriculum Specialist for Art and Speech/Theatre. The Teacher is responsible for directing and coordinating the theatre arts/speech activities for the campus, participating in District-wide events, coaching academic competitions related to theatre arts/speech, and assisting the Curriculum Specialist for Art and Speech/Theatre Arts in planning and conducting District-wide events.

Responsibilities

Theatre Arts Sponsor

• Directs the One-Act Play for the District One-Act Play event.
• Prepares students for competition in the District Middle School Speech Tournament.
• Travels with students, and supervises students at District-wide competitions.
• Directs at least three campus-based theatre arts/speech events a year: talent or variety show, school PTA program, school speech contest, Dessert Theatre, Dinner Theatre, Optimist Oratorical Contest, performances off-campus, campus One-Act Play, assemblies, and Children's Theatre/Reader's Theatre.
• Prepares a minimum of 30 students to compete in individual events in competition, and motivates students to perform in public.
• Maintains all records for Districtwide competitions/festivals, and complies with deadlines.
• Prepares an annual inventory of the theatre arts lighting and audio equipment, UIL Unit Set assigned to the theatre arts department.
• Attends all meetings held to plan Districtwide events for middle school students.
• Maintains accurate records of expenses and is responsible for paying all bills, including royalty fees.
• Maintains an accurate roster of academic competition results, and oversees accurate publication of competition results.
• Oversees publicity of competition results.
• Follows activities outlined in the attached Middle School Theatre/Arts Speech Director Schedule of Duties and Activities, and works with the principal to modify activities when appropriate.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the principal.

Teacher

• Plans for successful student learning of daily objectives that include basic knowledge and skills, and central concepts of the discipline.
• Ensures students are engaged and successful in learning, critical thinking and problem solving.
• Utilizes multiple models of instruction, assessment and effective teaching practices.
• Utilizes State TEKS and District Curriculum to design engaging lessons which are challenging, high quality and appropriate for the level of instruction.
• Maintains current accurate records of daily attendance and textbooks issued.
• Able to effectively manage time and materials.
• Accepts related assignments as requested by principals.
• Instructs classes in the subject area(s) assigned.
• Is responsible for the use and care of available instructional materials.
• Maintains current records of student grades and progress.
• Accurately evaluates and assesses performance of students in subject/s taught.
• Confers regularly with parents on student progress.
• Fulfills related responsibilities, e.g., reporting grades, exams, field trips, and programs.
• Maintains classroom discipline that allows for student learning, safety and teaches individual responsibility.
• Analyzes data and information from assessments and utilizes it for individualizing instruction.
• Identifies students that are at‑risk of failing the subject or grade.
• Appropriately plans for remediation and intervention for students identified as at‑risk.
• Appropriately modifies and accommodates student's needs based on IEP goals and 504 accommodations.
• Works cooperatively with the campus librarian in the selection of materials appropriate to the subject area.
• Encourages reluctant and struggling learners.
• Provides positive/constructive feedback and reinforces student learning.
• Is positive and courteous to students, parents, fellow educators and the community.
• Maintains and cares for all equipment and furniture.
• Follows campus, district, and state policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates self‑direction in professional growth.
• Communicates professionally with students, parents, educators, and the community.
• Works cooperatively with co‑workers and grade level/team members.
• Cooperates in facilitating the administration of the school.
• Develops those skills necessary for evaluation and diagnosis of student needs.
• Abides by all Federal, State, District and Campus rules and regulations.
• Submits all required reports and documents by due date.
• Must abide by all City, District and Campus safety and security policies and regulations.
• Creates an environment and atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Responsible for the academic success of students assigned.
• Responsible for determining and participating in professional development goals and activities that are aligned with the needs of the students, prior performance appraisal, as well as, the goals of the campus and district.

Schedule of Duties and Activities

July-August

• Places all theatre and speech events on campus calendar.
• Reserves stage for projected rehearsal and performance times.
• Researches and reads one-act plays for festival.
• Selects play for One-Act Play event, then orders play.
• Cuts play for One-Act Play event.
• Develops a time line for One-Act Play production.
• Cuts readings for Prose Reading, and Dramatic and Humorous Interpretation.

August-September

• Meets with other speech/theatre arts teachers to share campus calendars.
• Cuts readings for Prose Reading, and Dramatic and Humorous Interpretations.
• Times One-Act Play to determine if play is less than 40 minutes; makes additional cuts, if necessary.
• Starts One-Act Play rehearsals.
• Coordinates fund-raising activities.

September-October

• Considers attendance of Texas Speech Communication Association Conference the first week of October.
• Casts play, and selects crew.
• Secures permission from the principal to perform selected one-act play.
• Submits entry form for the one-act play to the theatre arts consultant.
• Makes prompt book for play.
• Designs and makes costumes, sets, and scenery.
• Selects lights and sound.

October-November

• Submits program information for District One-Act Play event to theatre arts consultant.
• Organizes props and scenery for play.
• Conducts polishing and technical play rehearsals.
• Orders programs and tickets for campus performances.
• Performs play for campus audience.
• Performs play for feeder elementary campuses.
• Performs at One-Act Play event.

November-December

• Begins preparation of Optimist Oratorical Contest.
• Begins preparation for Middle School Speech Tournament.
• Participates in seasonal programs.
• Participates in Parent/Teacher Association programs.

January

• Prepares for Middle School Speech Tournament.
• Coordinates a Dessert Theatre or Dinner Theatre.
• Considers attending the Texas Educational Theatre Association State Conference.
• Begins fund-raising activities.

February

• Recruits students for next year's theatre arts and speech programs.
• Collaborates with language arts teachers, and prepares for the Optimist oratorical contest.
• Publicize information about talent show.
• Conducts auditions for campus talent show.
• Selects and trains stage crew for talent show.
• Polishes selections for Speech Tournament.
• Handles responsibilities as event director for Speech Tournament, secures judges, and contacts timekeepers.
• Provides assistance to Middle School Tournament director.
• Coordinates a campus speech contest.
• Selects students for each event for the Middle School Speech Tournament.

March

• Auditions for follies.
• Rehearses for follies.
• Participates in Optimist Oratorical Contests.
• Prepares students for speech tournament.
• Secures judges for Middle School Speech Tournament.

April

• Submits entry form for Middle School Speech Tournament.
• Participates in Middle School Speech Tournament.
• Coordinates campus follies or talent show.

May

• Prepares program for PTA.
• Plans and participates in end-of-year activities for each grade level.
• Attends follow-up meeting for speech tournament.
• Cleans classroom and storage closets.
• Inventories lighting and audio equipment.

Working Conditions

• Ability to receive information and/or instruction from internal/external customers through spoken expression.
• Ability to manipulate tools/equipment/keyboards.
• Ability to convey information and/or instruction to internal/external customers through spoken expression.
• Ability to perform duties while standing and/or walking for extended periods, up to eight (8) hours a day.
• Ability to see detailed information, naturally or with correction.
• PE Personnel must be able to perform duties outside while standing and/or walking for extended periods, up to eight (8) hours a day.
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

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

Salary

TC HR: $54,750 minimum, plus $1,000 Master's degree stipend if applicable, plus Theatre Arts, Debate and Speech stipends as applicable.

See the CCISD Salary Schedule handbook for information regarding initial salary placement.

Days: 187