Framingham Public Schools is hiring : Costume Design in Framingham

Overview FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

OFFICE OF FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS

FRAMINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL

TITLE : Costume Design

Event Stipend Position

POSITION SUMMARY :

To provide equitable co-curricular instruction and enrichment to students outside of regular school hours to either further develop a field of study and / or interest or introduce an area of study to enhance the teaching of the whole child.

Our Mission Framingham Public Schools is committed to excellence for all students. A core value, embedded in the district’s philosophy and goals, is that “all children will learn”. Offering equitable access to education to all of our students hinges largely on providing the highest quality teachers in every school and classroom.

Diversity among teachers and staff advances the academic achievement of students. Compliance obligations establish the baseline; as a district, Framingham Public Schools are committed to achieving, developing and maintaining a workforce reflective of the rich racial, linguistic, and cultural diversity of our students. Framingham Public Schools aims to teach our children, and ourselves, to be culturally proficient and inclusive in order to live, learn, and work together in a vibrant and diverse world.

Framingham Public Schools is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from minorities.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Valid Massachusetts Teaching license in the area of study is preferred.

Training and Experience Experience in the field with appropriately aged students

Professional experience and / or experience in a school setting

Skills and Ability 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in the educational field; to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form; to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups including staff, parents and the general public; to write reports and correspondence, as needed; to use reasoning ability to evaluate information and determine / recommend an appropriate course of action; to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; to use professional literature, evidence-based research, and continuing education content to make practice decisions; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and the community; to work independently, prioritize tasks and manage several projects simultaneously; to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements, state and federal laws, and Framingham Public Schools policies (as long as the policies do not conflict with the Framingham Teachers Association (Unit A) Contract); to work with students of diverse backgrounds with diverse needs in an equitable and inclusive manner that bears witness to cultural proficiency; to maintain appropriate confidential records; to react professionally and objectively to unpredictable situations (e.g. environmental changes, behavior / aggression, seizure activity, etc.)

Strong collaborative, teaching, coaching and leadership skills to support student programming and work in a team setting. Strong problem-solving skills to support student success. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills to balance the demands of a multi-tasking position. A proactive and solution-focused approach to meeting student needs. Knowledge of specialized content area as well as any related laws and procedures.

Ability to consistently collaborate with colleagues through shared planning and / or informal conversation to analyze student performance and development. To support the creation of appropriate and effective academic, behavioral, and social / emotional learning experiences for students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Works in conjunction with Stage Director to design, build and execute costumes.

Participates in auditions as needed.

Works with Stage Director to appropriately present design to students.

Trains a student costume designer as appropriate.

Schedules costume fittings for the start of the rehearsal process with Stage Director.

Attends at least one run through of the show (acts) before tech week to integrate the costumes and changes into the show. Communicates with Stage Director to effectively costume for period and fit.

Prepares, fits, adjusts and builds / rents costumes for the entire cast.

Creates an appropriate storage and during show, costume system to ensure the safety of costumes.

Works with Production Manager on a budget for costumes including building, pulling and renting.

Distributes a Student Supply list to students on or before week three of the rehearsal schedule.

Coordinates the t-shirt ordering and distribution with Production Manager.

Assists with behavior management.

Works in conjunction with the Artistic Stage Director and Choreographer to ensure the costumes will enhance and not inhibit performers.

Cleans and organizes the school's costume storage room.

Works with other schools in the district to share costumes when appropriate. Present at all performances and tech week rehearsals to provide a transition between rehearsals and performance.

Works in conjunction with the Artistic staff on the strike and resetting of the theater and theater spaces following a production.

Responsible to return all rented and borrowed costumes in a timely manner.

All costumes must be inventoried and cleaned before storage.

Communicates effectively with the custodial staff at the building as needed.

Communicates effectively to provide a positive, safe and educational experience.

Physical Working Conditions The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move about and may be required to traverse occasionally throughout the school building. The employee must also often remain in a stationary position for considerable periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is expected to lift at least 20 lbs (i.e. books, school supplies, etc.). The employee must frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and use hand strength to grasp tools. Occasionally s / he operates a computer and other office productivity machinery (i.e., a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer). The employee must be able to input information into a computer and as well as read material from a computer monitor as well as handwritten or printed matter with or without visual aids. The employee must be able to communicate effectively with students, parents, and other staff members in person and on the telephone. In the classroom, the employee must be able to see and hear on a continuous basis in order to ensure the safety of students as well as speak frequently to provide instruction. On rare occasions, it may be necessary to move quickly across even or uneven surfaces. The employee will be working in a normal school environment with an acceptable level of noise. The employee interacts with students, parents, and other staff members. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.

Reports To :

Director of Fine and Performing Arts

Supervisory Responsibilities :

None.

FLSA Classification :

This position is classified as Exempt (Professional).

Terms of Employment :

Covered under the Framingham Teachers Association (Unit A) Contract.

Meets once each week for 1-3 hours - rare weekends commitment - minimum 9 weeks.

Payment due at the end of the assignment.

Framingham Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Framingham Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the District has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Framingham Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

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