Drama - High School Drama Technical Director, Aberdeen School District 6-1
Position:
Drama - High School Drama Technical Director

Job ID:
4182

County:
Region 1 - Glacial Lakes


Posted:
March 26, 2025




Contact Information:
Aberdeen School District 6-1
1224 S. 3rd St.
Aberdeen, SD 57401
District Website

Contact:
Human Resources
Phone: 605-725-7100
Fax:
District Email


Job Description:

Location:
  Central High School

REPORTS TO:
  Building Principal
  
REQUIREMENTS:
Education Level:
No formal education required.
 
Experience Desired:
Experience and/or training in stage craft and set building techniques.  Some drama experience preferred.
 
Other Requirements:
Excellent verbal and written communication.  Positive human relations skills.  Strong skills in detailed and accurate work.  Good organizational skills.  Patience and a positive attitude toward people is essential.  Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision.  Managerial skills.
 
Physical Requirements:
This position requires constant hand-eye/mind-eye coordination.  Walking, sitting, scheduling and talking are constantly required.  Visual acuity, hearing and speaking are required.  Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds. Standing, climbing, stooping, kneeling.
  
Clearances:
Employment is contingent upon a Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance, paid for by the applicant.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
Design, build, paint and furnish a functional set for plays based on provided designs within budget given by Drama Director
Read play.
Meet regularly with Drama Director and others in production team to determine design needs for production.
Design lighting and sound scheme to be used for production.
Supervise crews for lighting, sound, props, make-up and set construction.
Coordinate work being done with Drama Director during run of show.
Assist with and maintain a safe work and storage area.
Travel with crew to State One-Act Contest as supervisor assistant.
Supervise strike following final performance.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal.



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