SY- Middle School Theatre and Dramatic Literature Teacher

Middle School Theatre & Dramatic Literature Teacher Split Role: HMMS/Trexler Salary Range: $59,493 - $77,343

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- Middle School Theatre and Dramatic Literature Teacher

• Position Type:
  Middle School Teaching/ English/Theatre
• Date Posted: 2/4/2026
• Location:
  
  District-Wide

The Middle School Theatre and Dramatic Literature Teacher delivers high-quality, standards aligned instruction to students in grades 6-8. This teacher fosters creativity, literacy, and joyful participation while supporting the Allentown School District's mission and vision. The teacher builds a positive classroom culture where all students regardless of prior experience—can explore, perform, and create.

• Valid Pennsylvania Instructional I or II certificate in English, or a valid Theatre endorsement
• Strong organizational skills.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse students, staff, and community members.
• Ability to create a positive and inclusive environment.
• Ability to pass required background checks.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/ or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Plan and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons aligned to Pennsylvania Standards and school district curriculum.
• Teach a range of topics including acting, directing, stagecraft, script analysis, theatre history, and dramatic literature from diverse cultures and time periods.
• Design learning experiences that balance performance-based practice with critical reading, writing, and discussion of dramatic texts.
• Direct and support student performances, productions, and showcases, including rehearsals and technical preparation as appropriate.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment that encourages creativity, risk-taking, and collaboration.
• Integrate literacy skills, social-emotional learning, and interdisciplinary connections into theatre and literature instruction.
• Collaborate with fine arts colleagues, classroom teachers, and administrators to support district initiatives and school goals.
• Maintain accurate records related to attendance, grading, lesson plans, and student progress.
• Participate in professional development, faculty meetings, and school-sponsored events.
• Support extracurricular theatre activities
• Partner with fellow arts educators to support events, concerts, and cross-disciplinary arts initiatives.
• Supervise students at all times, ensuring a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Uphold and enforce all Allentown School District policies and administrative regulations.

Share in our community! Grow with our students! Join our district today and be a part of our future!

The Allentown School District is committed to excellence! The richness of The Allentown School District's diversity is strengthened by its central role in educating our students for America's future through academic excellence and celebrating the culturally responsive, athletic and artistic range of talent in the schools. ASD students originate from 51 countries and speak 26 languages.

The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify. This may include:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Personal and Sick time
• PSERS Retirement Fund

* Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement.