Technical Director for Play

Illinois School District U-46; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 5,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 is seeking a Theatre: Technical Director at South Elgin High School to support a high-quality theatre program. You will focus on visual and functional aesthetics, working with the Director and Auditorium Manager to design and implement sets, lighting, and sound.

The role involves supervising student crews, coordinating building time, and ensuring safety and instructional alignment.

Qualifications

• Experience in theatre production and technical direction.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage and mentor student crews.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with parents, students, administrators, teachers and community leaders.
• Maintain high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivate students to perform at their best.
• Maintain equipment for the activity and supervise safe use of tools.
• Attend all show performances and ensure timely setup and breakdown.
• Create/build/procure/set pieces and lighting/sound designs with collaborators.
• Schedule building time with the Auditorium Manager and Director.

Skills

Technical theatre

Communication

Public relations

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Education preferred

High School Diploma required

Related coursework and/or previous related experience required

OSHA Power Tool Safety Certification required

OSHA Ladder Safety Certification required

Job description

Openings as of 8/30/2026

Technical Director for Play JobID: 46597

• Position Type: Appendix F - Extra Duty/ Non-Coaching


• Date Posted: 8/27/2026


• Location: South Elgin High School


• Date Available: 09/01/2026


• Closing Date: 06/01/2027

Position / Title: Theatre: Technical Director

Bargaining Unit: NAC

Department/Location: HS Activities

Calendar Days: N/A Reports To: Theatre Production: Director or Musical Theatre: Director/Building Athletic/Activities Director

JD Revision Date: 12/11/2023 Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary

To support a high-quality theatre program, focusing on visual and functional aesthetics in order to provide opportunities for students.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with parents, students, administrators, teacher colleagues, and community leaders.


• Maintain high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivate students to work to their highest potential.


• Maintain equipment associated with the activity.


• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.


• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.


• Cultivate a positive, harassment free culture which motivates students through the use of effective communication and constructive feedback.


• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.


• Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and appropriate student handbook.


• Create/build/procure/finish set pieces as requested by the Director.


• Schedule building time in collaboration with the Auditorium Manager and Director.


• Create/procure a lighting scheme in collaboration with the Auditorium Manager and the Director.


• Create/procure a sound design in collaboration with the Auditorium Manager and the Director.


• Manage/train student set crew in the safe and appropriate use of tools and movement of floor-based set pieces in collaboration with the Auditorium Manager.


• Create/procure/organize/maintain props as requested by the Director.


• 80 hours of building and rehearsal.


• Attend all show performances.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Education preferred


• High School Diploma required


• Related coursework and/or previous related experience required


• OSHA Power Tool Safety Certification required (in-hand or prior to beginning work)


• OSHA Ladder Safety Certification required (in-hand or prior to beginning work)

Experience / Knowledge

• Previous technical experience required.


• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both in oral and written form using a varietyof communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information,collaborative efforts, and feedback, and to conduct conferences as needed with parents,students, administrators, or other teachers.


• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/orcomplaints.


• Display courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.


• Maintain appropriate confidentiality.


• Establish and maintain effective working relationships; demonstrate a commitment to teamwork.


• Ability and willingness to learn and refresh job skills through professional development inorder to meet the changing needs of this position.


• Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time,work with frequent unscheduled interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expectedlevels of professionalism.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally requires working in warm temperatures, including under stage lights.


• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, or carry heavy materials or equipment, including set pieces and other related equipment.


• Requires use of power tools and ladders.


• Must work in noisy and crowded environments.


• Public contact requiring appropriate business-like apparel.

Terms of Employment

• This is an Appendix F stipend position in accordance to the school year calendar.


• For Non-ETA Coaches: this position is for this year only.


• Terms of employment will be determined in collaboration with the athletic/activity director.