Certified - Area - Other
Job Number 3300056318
Start Date
Open Date 07/14/2026
Closing Date 07/28/2026
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Title: High School Musical Producer/Director - Extra-Curricular Position
Barker Central School District is seeking a dynamic and unique Musical Producer/Director who is student-centered and desires to be part of a collaborative team that continuously strives to improve the students' ability to learn, grow and develop with an end goal of a successful performance to the community.
In order to positively impact the growth and mindset of Barker's learning community, the candidate should be self-motivated, a problem solver, and possess the ability to think outside the box. This individual needs to have strong interpersonal and communication skills, and should believe in the philosophy that our entire learning community must also continuously learn and improve. As the High School Musical Producer/Director, you will be part of the greater community and its stakeholders, this individual needs to understand and promote the District's Vision, Mission, and Foundational Values.
Vision: To be a leader in bringing out the best in each individual in our community.
Mission: We will provide a school environment that fosters respect, compassion, tolerance, and nurtures life-long learners who make meaningful contributions to society.
Foundational Values
ACCOMPLISHMENT - A commitment to achieving and realizing goals/objectives.
ACCOUNTABILITY - Ensuring responsibility and liability for self and others.
COMMUNICATION - A commitment to the open and effective exchange of information.
COMMUNITY - A concern for positively impacting the world around you through the building of relationships.
COMPASSION - Taking into account the feelings and needs of others.
FAMILY - A belief that the health, fulfillment and kinship of family members is essential to sustenance, satisfaction, stability, and/or legacy.
HONESTY- A commitment to factual and objective straightforwardness.
Qualifications: An Undergraduate Degree is required, either in theater or a related field preferred. Past musical program experience. Knowledge of and proficiency in acting, technical theater, choreography, voice, piano, and/or other musical Instruments is ideal.
Supervisor: Building Principal
Salary: Per BTU Agreement
Overview: In accordance with the district policies and procedures, the Musical Producer/Director would be responsible for directing the musical, educating the student cast and crew, and participating in collaborative oversight of the entire production, from preliminary planning to final storage of items used in the performance. Budget management and resource monitoring/reposting/stewardship will be necessary.
Foundation/Qualities:
- 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to implement school procedures and policies
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and verbal communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Proven problem-solving skills
- A patient, resourceful, companionate, and resilient personality
Responsibilities/Duties:
- Designs and conducts recruitment/outreach programs to attract new theatre participants.
- Sponsors the high school drama club.
- Teaches acting principles and techniques to individuals and groups and conducts readings to evaluate student's talent.
- Teaches enunciation, diction, voice development, and dialects, using voice exercises, speech drills, explanation, lectures, and improvisation.
- Discusses and demonstrates vocal and body expression to teach acting styles, character development, and personality projection.
- Produces and directs a musical for school and public performances.
- Auditions students to select cast and assign parts for the musical, and coordinates a casting panel to assist with this process.
- Rehearses and works with students to ensure they master parts.
- Assigns non-performing students to backstage production tasks, such as constructing, painting, moving scenery; managing properties and costuming; operating stage lighting and sound equipment; and operating the stage counter-weight system.
- Selects script for the musical production.
- Sees that all royalties, rental fees, and other fees/bills associated with a production are paid and maintains an accurate record of all expenses and receipts.
- Secures and reserves rehearsal and performance facilities with building administration.
- Advises and assists principal with scheduling of high school, district, and community activities in the high school theatre.
- Regularly surveys theater and makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to equipment as needed.
- Oversees proper organization and storage of stock theatrical units and school-owned equipment and material on the high school stage, in the auditorium, and in the classroom(s).
- Organizes, plans, delegates, and directs the respective musical including being responsible for:
- All publicity and programs
- Costume and properties rental and purchase
- Lighting and sound design and application
- Set design and construction
- Securing ushers
- Organizing and managing ticket sales
- Establishes performance requirements, enforces academic requirements, and verifies each student's eligibility to participate in theatre activities.
- Submits to building principal, upon request, a year-end report including:
- List of participants
- Awards and honors received
- Summary of activities
- Recommendations for improvements.
- Complies with federal and state laws, State Department of Education rules, and Board of Education policies and Code of Conduct.
- Meets with the building principal to review goals for the theatre department productions.
- Ensures the safety of students by adhering to both stage safety while on stage and general school rules and regulations while on school premises and traveling.
- Submits budget needs annually to the principal in accordance with established timelines and guidelines.
- Orders all supplies and materials necessary for theatre-related activities in accordance with established district procedures and budget allocations.
- Creates an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
- Other duties as assigned by the principal or other administrative staff related to the High School Musical.
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Salary: From 3663.75
Salary: To 3822.85
Appointment Status Other
Position Status Part time
Start Date Approx. 9/2026
Contact Person's Name Dr. Micaela Love
Contact Person's Title Building Principal
Contact Person's Phone 7167953832
Contact Person's Email mlove@barkercsd.net