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Southeast Delco School District

District Musical Stage Crew Director

 Academy Park High School

Supplemental Contract- 2026-2027 School Year

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Director, producers, and production staff to ensure the successful execution of technical elements.
• Oversee aspects of technical elements of the Musical, including, but not limited to: set construction, props, and backstage management.
• Designs props and sets in accordance with the script with prior Musical Director review and approval.
• Creates and manages spreadsheet of purchase needs that includes the following: item, link to item, vendor, and price.
• Host a prop and set building workshop for students in grades 5-12.
• Manages and directs the student stage crew team during workshops, rehersals, and shows.
• Educate students on proper stage crew etiquette, budgeting, and set/prop construction.
• Collaborate with other Musical leaders as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the District Musical Director and High School Principal.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proficiency in technical skills.
• Strong leadership abilities and passion for supporting students in developing their talents behind the scenes.
• Must be team-oriented, hands on, and passionate about performing arts.

Pre-employment Paperwork Requirements:

• Pennsylvania Criminal Background Check, FBI Fingerprinting Background Check, Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
• Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure release (Act 168) forms

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• The individual must demonstrate the ability to communicate, organize and analyze complex and diverse information and use same to resolve problems in a timely manner.
• The individual must pursue training and development opportunities in order to continuously build knowledge and skills. Must be willing to share expertise with others.
• The individual must be able to manage difficult customer situations and respond promptly to customer needs. The maintenance of confidentiality is essential.
• The individual must be able to read, understand written and verbal instructions, speak and write clearly in order to communicate effectively. Must be able to demonstrate grouppresentation skills.
• The individual must display openness to others’ views, must be able to balance team and individual responsibilities. Must contribute to building positive team spirit by supporting everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• The individual must show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences and work toward promoting a harassment free environment and diverse workforce. The individual must treat everyone with respect, work with integrity and uphold and support Southeast Delco School District’s values and goals.
• The individual must follow all District policies and procedures.
• The individual must be able to prioritize and plan work activities using time efficiently. He or she must react well under pressure and accept responsibilities for his/her own actions. The individual must respond to management direction.
• The individual must demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness, apply feedback to improve performance and monitor his or her own work to ensure quality. Individual should always be willing to generate suggestions to improve individual and departmental performance.
• The individual must be punctual at all times and ensure that work responsibilities are covered in his/her absence. Must complete tasks correctly and on time.

Compensation:

• 24 units for the completion of the whole musical production. 1 Unit = $96.00. This position is evaluated on a yearly basis. Previous employment in position does not guarantee return for next year.

Disclaimer:

The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principle functions of this job, the scope of responsibility, and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. 

All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability, or veteran status. 

Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.

The Southeast Delco School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.