Technical Director for Play

Openings as of 8/30/2026

Technical Director for Play JobID: 46597

• Position Type: Appendix F - Extra Duty/ Non-Coaching


• Date Posted: 8/27/2026


• Location: South Elgin High School


• Date Available: 09/01/2026


• Closing Date: 06/01/2027

Position / Title: Theatre: Technical Director

Bargaining Unit: NAC

Department/Location: HS Activities

Calendar Days: N/A Reports To: Theatre Production: Director or Musical Theatre: Director/Building Athletic/Activities Director

JD Revision Date: 12/11/2023 Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary

To support a high-quality theatre program, focusing on visual and functional aesthetics in order to provide opportunities for students.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with parents, students, administrators, teacher colleagues, and community leaders.


• Maintain high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivate students to work to their highest potential.


• Maintain equipment associated with the activity.


• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.


• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.


• Cultivate a positive, harassment free culture which motivates students through the use of effective communication and constructive feedback.


• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.


• Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and appropriate student handbook.


• Create/build/procure/finish set pieces as requested by the Director.


• Schedule building time in collaboration with the Auditorium Manager and Director.


• Create/procure a lighting scheme in collaboration with the Auditorium Manager and the Director.


• Create/procure a sound design in collaboration with the Auditorium Manager and the Director.


• Manage/train student set crew in the safe and appropriate use of tools and movement of floor-based set pieces in collaboration with the Auditorium Manager.


• Create/procure/organize/maintain props as requested by the Director.


• 80 hours of building and rehearsal.


• Attend all show performances.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Education preferred


• High School Diploma required


• Related coursework and/or previous related experience required


• OSHA Power Tool Safety Certification required (in-hand or prior to beginning work)


• OSHA Ladder Safety Certification required (in-hand or prior to beginning work)

Experience / Knowledge

• Previous technical experience required.


• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both in oral and written form using a varietyof communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information,collaborative efforts, and feedback, and to conduct conferences as needed with parents,students, administrators, or other teachers.


• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/orcomplaints.


• Display courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.


• Maintain appropriate confidentiality.


• Establish and maintain effective working relationships; demonstrate a commitment to teamwork.


• Ability and willingness to learn and refresh job skills through professional development inorder to meet the changing needs of this position.


• Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time,work with frequent unscheduled interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expectedlevels of professionalism.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally requires working in warm temperatures, including under stage lights.


• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, or carry heavy materials or equipment, including set pieces and other related equipment.


• Requires use of power tools and ladders.


• Must work in noisy and crowded environments.


• Public contact requiring appropriate business-like apparel.

Terms of Employment

• This is an Appendix F stipend position in accordance to the school year calendar.


• For Non-ETA Coaches: this position is for this year only.


• Terms of employment will be determined in collaboration with the athletic/activity director.