District Musical Assistant

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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POSITION: District Musical Assistant
LOCATION: Performing Arts Department
SALARY SCHEDULE RANGE: Co-Curricular Salary Schedule Category Eight $2,083 - $3,519
CALENDAR: Fall Season
REPORTS TO: Performing Arts Director
 
SCHOOL DESIGN OVERVIEW:
Mapleton Public Schools is proud to offer a robust and award-winning Performing Arts program to all registered Mapleton students in grades 5-12. These programs include band, choir, and orchestra, with grades 7-12 participating in our Zero Hour program at either our Skyview Campus or the Mapleton Arts Center (MAC) on the Global Campus.
 
Fifth and sixth grade students are offered band, choir and orchestra as beginning classes in all of our K-6 and K-8 schools during the normal school day. In addition, extra-curricular after-school opportunities include Drama, Color Guard, Mariachi and Jazz Band. These programs emphasize the art of live performance.
 
To see more exciting information about the Performing Arts Department, please visit Performing Arts.
 
WORK LIFE AND BENEFITS:
In Mapleton, we believe you deserve every opportunity to maximize your unique potential. We offer a comprehensive benefits package focused on choice, quality, and value. To learn more about any one of the benefits and advantages of being a part of the Mapleton family, please visit our Benefits page.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Colorado teaching license with an appropriate drama and theatre arts endorsement preferred 

 
EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in theater set design
• Experience in designing and overseeing the construction of sets
• Proficiency in design software and tools
• Knowledge of construction techniques and materials
• Experience working with high school students
• Experience working with diverse learners

 
EXPECTATIONS:

• Reading scripts, researching historical and thematic elements, and developing initial sketches and detailed drawings of set designs
• Working with directors and other key personnel to ensure a cohesive visual effect
• Creating cost estimates for set construction
• Purchasing of set materials and supplies
• Overseeing the building and assembly of sets with student tech crew
• Training the student tech crew in safety protocols and operation of equipment
• Sets the tech schedule with the musical director and communicates the schedule to all members of the tech crew
• Attend musical rehearsals, as needed
• Supervises the tech crew at rehearsals and musical performances
• Will need to strike and load out set at the end of the matinee
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners
• Willingness and ability to collaborate with colleagues to carry out the mission of the performing arts department
• Maintains professional communication and interactions with students, community, and staff
• Utilize effective practices for community building, including rituals and traditions that build a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment
• Model, instill and actively participate in building a supportive and positive culture in the performing arts department
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Demonstrates knowledge of national, state, and local drama and theatre arts standards

 
METHOD OF APPLICATION:

• External applicants must complete a career application online through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring.
• Current Mapleton employees should create an account and submit their interest as an internal candidate through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring.