POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

2023 - 2024 SCHOOL YEAR

DATE:                   APRIL 11, 2024

TO:                        ALL DISTRICT PERSONNEL

FROM:                  CANDY WALLACE, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

RE:                         JOB OPENING – DAVID DOUGLAS HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

MUSICAL CHOREOGRAPHER

Schedule:            Seasonal; Fall and Spring

Class:                    9, starts at $19.30 per hour

Starting Date:      As soon as possible

POSITION PURPOSE

The Musical Choreographer creates original dance movements and routines for performances and productions. Musical Choreographer reports to the Musical Director.

NATURE AND SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct rehearsals to instruct dancers in how to use dance steps, and in techniques to achieve desired effects.
• Experiment with different types of dancers, steps, dances, and placements, testing ideas informally and assess skills of dancers.
• Read and study script and music to determine how to translate ideas and moods into dance movements.
• Develop Choreography for musical numbers.
• Record dance movements and their technical aspects, using a technical understanding of the patterns and formations of choreography.
• Advise dancers on how to stand and move properly, teaching correct dance techniques to help prevent injuries.
• Assist musical director in Auditioning performers
• Run rehearsal independently / supervise students
• Provide constructive feedback to students to improve their performances through rehearsal and dress rehearsal.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have 2 years of college, or hold an Associate Degree or complete the district paraprofessional training.
• Knowledge of rehearsal practices and procedures and school operations and personnel.
• Ability to plan and organize materials for use in instruction.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of dance steps, styles and routines.
• Ability to follow and collaborate.
• Ability to project a pleasant manner and relate well to students and their requests for assistance.
• Flexibility and patience in supervising and instructing students with a variety of skill levels.
• Ability to work harmoniously with others and to communicate appropriately and effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents and staff
• Ability to maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and staff

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Moderate degree of physical stamina, with frequent lifting of up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to move freely to various locations within the classroom and or other supervisory settings.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking and bending.
• Exposure to noise and activity of a school setting

The David Douglas School District welcomes applications from candidates that expand the District's diversity.

Multi-Cultural preferred. Bi-Lingual candidate preferred.

Classified Instructions:

If you are Classified employee you will click on the word “Internal”, which is located on the top right of the screen. You will be taken to a section where you will fill out minimal basic personal information. The minimal basic personal section is a one-time only registration. You will then be taken to the Classified Transfer Request Form. In the future, if your personal information (name, address, phone number, or location) changes, it is your responsibility to update those changes in the system.

Apply at: https://daviddouglas.tedk12.com//hire/index.aspx

External Applicant Instructions:

If you are an External Applicant applying for a position, you will complete the EXTERNAL TalentEd application.  Please see link above.

David Douglas School District Drug Testing and Criminal Background check

Per district policy all offers of employment shall be contingent upon the successful passing of a district required drug test and criminal background check.  David Douglas School District’s Human Resources will designate where and when the testing will be conducted.  The offer of employment will be withdrawn from candidates who test positive for drugs.