Colville Junior High School Drama Advisor

Colville Junior High School Drama Advisor

Salary

$1,000.00 Annually

Location

Colville Junior High School

Job Type

Extracurricular

Job Number

262700063

Department

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Division

SUPPLEMENTAL

Opening Date

06/25/2026

Closing Date

6/11/2027 11:59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit

N/A

Desired Start Date

09/14/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Summary

Colville School District is seeking a Drama Advisor at Colville Junior High School for students in grades 6-8. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing an after-school drama program that provides students with opportunities to explore all aspects of theatrical production. This includes acting, stage management, set design and construction, costumes, props, lighting, sound, publicity, and performance preparation. The Drama Advisor will foster a positive and inclusive environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, responsibility, and personal growth while helping students develop confidence and communication skills through the performing arts. Please note that all extracurricular positions are for one year only.

Essential Duties

• Foster a positive and inclusive environment for all participants that nurtures self-confidence, creativity, teamwork, responsibility, and lifelong appreciation for the performing arts.

• Plan, organize, and direct an after-school drama program for students in grades 6-8.

• Develop and implement a production schedule, including auditions, rehearsals, technical rehearsals, and performances.

• Provide instruction and guidance in acting techniques, stage presence, character development, and performance skills.

• Teach and supervise students in all aspects of theatrical production, including set construction, props, costumes, makeup, lighting, sound, stage management, and publicity.

• Develop rehearsal plans and ensure attendance is taken at the beginning of every rehearsal and production meeting.

• Select age-appropriate plays, musicals, or theatrical productions in consultation with building administration.

• Collaborate with school staff, families, and community volunteers to support successful productions.

• Maintain open and consistent communication with students, parents, administration, and school staff regarding schedules, expectations, and performance details.

• Ensure all rehearsals and performances are conducted in a safe, organized, and productive manner.

• Serve as a positive role model by consistently demonstrating professionalism, integrity, respect, and good character.

• Demonstrate unwavering ethical standards and conduct yourself in a manner that is principled and beyond reproach.

• Be positive, enthusiastic, and patient while supporting the individual growth and development of students.

• Supervise students before, during, and after rehearsals and performances until all participants have been safely picked up or have left campus.

• Coordinate facility use, equipment needs, and performance schedules with building administration.

• Assist in the preparation and management of production budgets, ticket sales, fundraising activities, and purchasing requests as assigned.

• Ensure all students participating in the program meet district eligibility requirements.

• Report all accidents or injuries within 24 hours to the Junior High School office.

• Check out keys from the Junior High School Office and return all keys and district property within two weeks following the conclusion of the production season.

• Represent Colville Junior High School and the Colville School District in a positive manner that reflects the best in student leadership and citizenship.

• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employee must exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally while carrying, pushing, and/or pulling to move objects.
• Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unaided and may lift over 50 pounds with the assistance of another person and/or a lift assist.
• Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit; do some stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching; and have significant fine finger dexterity.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently work in outside weather conditions.
• The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or ordinary infectious diseases carried by students.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Two to four years of related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts as needed.

• Use of technology, i.e., keyboarding, when applicable

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• A valid first aid/CPR card on file with the Athletic Director and HR; must also attend an annual HIV/Hepatitis B training seminar with documentation maintained by the Colville School District office.

• Current documentation on file that is required for the coaches standards and education program.

• A favorable reporting of a state and national background fingerprint check is required.

Supplemental Information

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator who fully and actively supports equal access for all people, regardless of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, and the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, and equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination. The following positions have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator - Exec. Director of Business & Operations, Section 504 Coordinator - Exec. Director of Student Services, Title IX Coordinator - Exec. Director of Student Services. Contact: 217 S. Hofstetter Street, Colville WA 99114 services@colsd.org 509-684-7850. The Colville School District is a drug free/tobacco free workplace. This organization requires a successful applicant to provide eligibility and verification of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act. Notice: The candidate selected will be hired on a temporary basis subject to favorable reporting of a state and national fingerprinting background. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Employer Colville School District 115

Address 217 S. Hofstetter St.

Colville, Washington, 99114

Phone 509-684-7850

Website colsd.org