Technical Director for Performing Arts Department

Technical Director for Performing Arts Department

Oregon City High School is a comprehensive high school with approximately 2,000 students, located in the suburban Portland/Metro area. We are looking for staff that will continue our collective focus on engaging all learners at high levels, while building students' foundations for the 21st century. We are an AVID Certified school and are also working with the Center for High School Success with a focus on ninth grade success. We are proud of our rich history, the variety of opportunities we offer to students to involve themselves in curricular and co-curricular activities that meet their unique interests, and our consistently high graduation rates. The Technical Director works in the Performing Arts department with the Drama Teacher, Band Director and Choir Director and supervises Technical Theatre students and student crew members for performances. This role serves as the lead for all building AV and Technical support for both the performing arts department and for the larger OCHS community.

Performance Responsibilities:

1.Design, build, paint and install scenery for drama productions.

2.Design and install lighting and sound equipment for performing arts department productions as well as other on campus performances and activities.

3.Order and maintain materials, supplies and equipment.

4.Oversee maintenance and proper use of all rigging, tools, lighting and sound equipment schoolwide.

5.Supervise students and assist in the instruction of the Technical Theatre class.

6.Supervise students in crew positions at OCHS performing arts events and other activities and events as needed.

7.Provide AV support for large scale events at OCHS, including but not limited to assemblies, performances, and other events as needed.

Qualifications:

1.Knowledge of methods and techniques of theatrical scenery design, construction, painting, rigging, lighting and sound design and implementation.

2.Knowledge of materials and tools used in theatrical scenery design, construction, painting, rigging, lighting and sound installation.

3.Knowledge of safe operation and maintenance of power tools, rigging equipment, lighting and sound equipment.

4.Ability to work well in team situations.

5.Ability to supervise students well.

6.Interest in becoming involved in the whole OCHS community.

This position is based on 5.5 hours per day; 186 days per year. 

Schedule will be flexible and determined in cooperation with supervising administrator, the employee, and the arts department, based around school events.

Starting rate of pay: $16.42 per hour

All applicants must apply online at:   https://oregoncity.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Applicants recommended for conditional employment are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal record check at their own expense (presently $12.50, plus $59.00 per employee).

Oregon City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, age, veteran status, familial status, genetic information, and/or disability of employee, with or without reasonable accommodations, is able to perform the essential functions of the position.

REQUIRED: Must meet Oregon COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Teachers and School Staff (ORS 333-019-1030).