Technical Theater/stagecraft Teacher - Laveen, United States - Heritage Academy Laveen

Description

Technical Director

'Position Summary

The Technical Director (TD) is responsible for making sure that all technical aspects of a show are carried out in a timely fashion.

This includes coordinating the lighting and handling any technical details needed during performances. They facilitate communication across all creative and technical departments; oversees lights, sound, and calls all technical cues during performances.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinates the work of the stage crew
• Calls cues and possibly actors' entrances during performances
• Oversees the entire show each time it is performed
• Oversees tech room and tech club for all art department performances
• Oversees any technical needs for all events in the school auditorium
• Help staff with setting light cues and working with microphones
• Schedules auditorium usage
• Attends all production meetings and follow through on all assigned tasks
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Competencies & Strengths

• Education: High School diploma required; supplemental training or coursework in theatrical production, stagecraft, theatrical audio, or theatrical lighting preferred; college degree preferred

Experience:
Two years of work experience in technical theater production; experience in theatrical audio or theatrical lighting preferred.


Special Skills:

• Excellent communication and motivational skills
• Reliable, resilient, and the ability to work as a part of a team
• Professional and friendly disposition
• Ability to function in a fastpaced environment and handle pressure and deadlines

Type of fingerprint clearance:
Shall be fingerprint checked pursuant to A.R.S 15-512

Physical functions:

Must be able to remain in a stationary (standing or sitting) position for 75% of the time; may occasionally move around the campus 25% of the time.

Equipment used:
Theatrical audio/visual and lighting boards and other specialized equipment.

Work Environment:
May be required to move or position equipment up to 30 pounds. May be exposed to outdoor weather.

This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Licenses & Certifications:
Required

• FP Card