Assistant Drama/Thespians Advisor

POSITION 26A146 TITLE:  Assistant Drama/Thespians Club Advisor

LOCATION: John Marshall High

QUALIFICATIONS:  Preferred professional educator employed by the Marshall County Board of Education at John Marshall High

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.            Organize and execute a drama program that will promote school pride

2.            Attempt to integrate the drama program with the total school program

3.            Promote positive public relations regarding the school's extracurricular programs

4.            Abide by the county, state, and federal rules and regulations when applicable

5.            Accept responsibility for the behavior and welfare of his/her performing group during rehearsals, staged productions, and/or contests

6.            Accept responsibility for the use of practice and/or performance area and its accompanying facilities/equipment

7.            Provide leadership and instruction in the preparation of theatrical productions a minimum of twice yearly.

8.            Provide leadership and support in the areas of dramatic arts

9.            Maintain professional work habits

10.         Strive to create a diversified, yearly drama program that emphasizes, but is not limited to, student work in set construction, costuming, make-up, lighting, sound, publicity, and/or properties

11.         Assist in maintaining accurate financial records under the auspices of the designated school financial office

12.         Maintain and upgrade his/her professional skills

13.         Encourage students in the extracurricular drama program to attend any school offered field based experiences in the theater arts

14.         Recruit students to participate in the drama club

15.         Perform all other duties as assigned by school principal

ALL POSTINGS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE PROGRAM CALLED APPLITRACK.  YOU MUST VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE http://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp AND COMPLETE THE PROCESS THERE.   IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS, CALL THE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT AT 304-843-4400, EXT. 310.  Visit MCSJobs.net for a direct link to the Marshall County Section.

EMPLOYMENT TERM:    2026 - 2027 school year 

SALARY: Salary based on experience and education level per MCS BOE salary schedule located at https://boe.mars.k12.wv.us/o/mcs/page/salary-schedules.

TO WHOM RESPONSIBLE:  Principal of school

BID PERIOD: May 28 - June 3, 2026, 3 pm. If necessary, interviews will be arranged after the bid period.

DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED:

As required by Federal laws and regulations, the Marshall County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, disability or national origin in employment or in its educational programs and activities.

Inquiries may be referred to: David Soltesz, Title IX Coordinator, Marshall County Board of Education, PO Box 578 , Moundsville, WV 26041, 304-843-4400; to Shelby Haines,  Section 504 Coordinator, Marshall County Board of Education, PO Box 578, Moundsville, WV 26041, 304-843-4400; to the State Elimination of Sex Discrimination Project Coordinator, 304-558-7864, to the State Section 504 Coordinator, 304-558-2696, West Virginia Department of Education, Charleston, WV 25305; or to the U.S. Department of Education's Director of the Office for Civil Rights, 215-656-8541.

FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT AFTER REPORTING TO THE NEW POSITION:

I received a copy of this job description and had the opportunity to discuss it with my immediate supervisor.  I understand it is my responsibility to perform satisfactorily the duties and responsibilities described above.

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