Theater Arts Director Pool; Middle School

Theater Arts Director Pool (Middle School) - 2026-27 School Year

Job : 5544423

Final date to receive applications: Aug 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Feb 18, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Reports to: Principal/Fine Arts Director

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: Teacher Pay

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

Provides instruction regarding theater arts program and encourages students to develop the skill and ability to excel in theater arts; responsible for contributing to the educational program as a whole and to the growth of each student; provides opportunities for students to participate in a high-level, challenging curriculum in the areas of responsibility

Education/Certification: Master’s Degree, preferred;
Bachelor’s Degree required

Theater Arts Teacher Certification

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

General knowledge of teaching techniques and procedures

Experience: At least two to five years of successful professional experience including classroom teaching and theater arts program administration preferred

• Establishes performance criteria for competition and evaluate students' theatrical abilities initially and on a regular basis.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with the needs and capabilities of the student theatrical group involved.
• Manages and supervises theater activities, contests and practice sessions that promote individual growth in theatrical skills, teamwork and appropriate theater/performance etiquette.
• Keeps informed of and ensure compliance with all DISD/UIL/TMEA rules and guidelines.
• Recruits and retains student membership in the theater program, as well as monitors and enforces student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
• Works with Fine Arts Director in scheduling competitions and coordinating arrangements.
• Cooperates with other members of the school staff in planning and implementing instructional goals and objectives for the overall educational development of student performances.
• Assists in the selection of instructional materials.
• Compiles, maintains and files all reports, records, inventory and additional required data and documents.
• Complies with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules and the local board policy in area of theater arts.
• Develops professional skills appropriate to job assignment.
• Travels with theater students and supervises group during theatrical competitions in assigned events.
• Maintains proper and appropriate discipline among students during theater contests, practice sessions and while on trips off school property.
• Encourages, by example, and through instruction, sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of theatrical participation.
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with student actors and their parents.
• Articulates the district’s mission and goals in the area of theater to the community and solicits its support in realizing the mission.
• Demonstrates awareness of district-community needs and initiates activities to meet those identified needs.
• Demonstrates the use of appropriate and effective techniques for community and parent involvement.
• Demonstrates behavior that is professional, ethical and responsible.
• Assesses and responds to needs related to job responsibilities.
• Develops and coordinates a continuing evaluation of the teaching program and implement changes based on the findings.
• Follows all the rules, regulations and policies of Denton ISD and follows directives from superiors.
• Follows attendance policy as assigned by Supervisor.
• Performs other functions that may be assigned by the Administration and/or Supervisor.

Mental Demands: Ability to…