About this role
• This posting will close at 5:00 pm on August 24, 2026
• This position is temporary and the stipend will be prorated
• Location: Forest Grove High School
• Approximate start date: August 31, 2026
Position Title: Assistant Drama Director Immediate Supervisor: Drama Director/Assistant Principal/Principal POSITION SUMMARY The job of “Assistant Drama Director” is to support the Drama Director in overseeing the Forest Grove High School Theatre Department. The District believes that extra-curricular activities and the area of performing arts are an integral part of school life. All students, regardless of their ability, should take part if possible to be able to grow physically, intellectually, and socially through participation. The Assistant Drama Director will help organize and conduct the theatre programs to meet the needs of the school district and their participants. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Exhibit exceptional integrity and character at all times
• Act as a positive role model in the school and community
• Cultivate a program culture that demands respect between participants
• Recruit students within the school to participate in the program
• Collaborate with and follow direction of the Administration
• Assist in Organizing the specific theatre program so that it is consistent with the District and. building goals and objectives for students/performers
• Communicate with participants in a manner that models respect.
• Support the academic achievement of student/performers
• Oversee other staff that contribute in the theatre program
• Demonstrate proper active supervision during all scheduled activities of student-performers including, but not limited to, performances, practice, auditions, and after events.
• Be accountable for expenditures and fund-raising in accordance with established District procedures and written approval of the admininstration.
• Follow current District procedures for the handling of program finances
• Be responsible for the care, distribution, and collection of District equipment and supplies
• Develop and maintain a positive rapport with students, parents, and assist theatre staff throughout the program
• Assume responsibility for the conduct and performance of program participants
• Report any behavior that endangers the physical, emotional or mental safety of anyone in the program to the Athletic Director within 24 hours
• Develop and implement an off-season program for your athletes
• Cooperate and collaborate with all staff responsible for facilities.
• Develop, articulate and implement a vision for the theatre program
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience in and/or knowledge of the theatre
• Ability and willingness to effectively communicate in verbal and written modes with student performers, parents, assistants, and other school staff
• Ability and willingness to perform responsibilities in accordance with school and District procedures and policies
• Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, or District patrons
• The ability to work harmoniously with others and collaborate solutions to concerns
• Successfully pass criminal background check
The Forest Grove School District believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited to assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to define primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but should not limit the incumbent or the organization to the work identified. It is our expectation that every employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the District's goals. The Forest Grove School District is an equal opportunity employer and provides services to the public on an equal opportunity basis and does not discriminate in employment or the provision of public services on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, citizenship or marital status. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact the Director of Human Resources at the Forest Grove School District, 503-357-6171.