T26/27 THEATRE ARTS TEACHER (GUNSTON MS)

This position is a 1.0 FTE located at Gunston Middle School for SY27.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must have or be eligible for Virginia licensure.
  • Must be endorsed in Theater.
  • Dual endorsement in English as a Second Language and/or Special Education, or in any other content area, is preferred but not required.

EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience working with diverse student population
  • Successful teaching experience and curricular knowledge.
  • Experience implementing best practices in Theater Instruction.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to communicate effectively with staff, parents, and community members
  • Prepare theater students for in school and outside performance opportunities
  • Flexible, dependable, and highly organized
  • Desire to work with diverse community of learners
  • Work effectively with fine arts team.
  • Must be organized with excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Knowledge in technical theater helpful
  • Stay current with arts related technology and best practices
  • Must use best practices in maintaining theater practice and performance spaces

SALARY:

  • Salary will be based on the FY2026-27 salary schedule.


Arlington Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the Arlington School Board, as stated in Policy 35-4.4, Employee Relations - Equal Employment Opportunity - that "Employment opportunities shall not be restricted, abridged or otherwise adversely affected on the basis of race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender, age, economic status, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and/or disability."
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