Middle School Musical Director

Middle School Musical Director

General McLane School District, James W. Parker Middle School – Edinboro, Pennsylvania

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Part‑Time

Salary: $1,382.40 to $1,780 per month (Stipend)

Job ID:

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Reports to: JWPMS Administration

Job Description: The Middle School Musical Director is responsible for planning, directing, and supervising all aspects of the spring middle school musical production.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct the middle school musical production.
• Organize and conduct student auditions and casting.
• Lead rehearsals for music, acting, and stage performance.
• Collaborate with school staff, volunteers, and production personnel.
• Communicate rehearsal and performance expectations to students and families.
• Support a positive, inclusive, and student‑centered rehearsal environment.
• Coordinate performance schedules and production timelines.
• Supervise students during rehearsals and performances.
• Assist with costumes, props, staging, and production logistics as needed.
• Ensure all activities follow district policies and safety expectations.

Time Commitment

• Attend auditions, rehearsals, technical rehearsals, and performances as scheduled.
• Rehearsal schedule includes after‑school and evening commitments.
• Additional planning and coordination time required throughout the production.
• Expected commitment runs from initial planning through final performance and strike/cleanup.
• Ability to maintain consistent attendance and supervision throughout the production process.

Qualifications

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.
• Experienced in planning and directing musical productions.
• Qualified to supervise students during performances and rehearsals.

Internal Applicants

Apply as an internal candidate through the district’s hiring portal and include a letter expressing your interest and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

General McLane School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not discriminate in its educational programs, services, activities, or employment practices, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected class, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1974, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, and/or any other applicable Pennsylvania or federal law.

Contact Information

• Steven Karns
• 11771 Edinboro Rd
• Edinboro, Pennsylvania 16412
• Phone: 814‑273‑1033 EXT 5908
• Email: