High School Drama Coach bei Polson School District

POLSON SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB POSTING NOTIFICATION

Date of Posting:       September 15, 2025

Closing Date:           Until Filled (application review to begin immediately)

Job Site:                  High School

Job Title:                 High School Drama Coach

Stipend:                  $4,040

Apply To:                 Submit a completed application through the District’s employment portal, Talent Ed applicant tracking platform: https://polson.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

*If you are currently employed as a certified teacher with the District and you are interested in a transfer to this position, please complete an Internal application through Talent Ed applicant tracking platform: https://polson.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx.

NON-DISCRIMINATION DISCLOSURE:   The Polson School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, marital status, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal in employment, educational programs or activities.

POLSON SCHOOL DISTRICT #23

Job Description

Coach

REPORTS TO:   Activities Director and Building Principal

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Produces and directs at least two three-act plays
• Coach participates in the skills necessary for the sport/activity assigned
• Must maintain competency in rules, regulations, and coaching techniques for the sport/activity
• Establishes a schedule of practices/rehearsals
• Maintains discipline and sportsmanlike conduct of all participants and enforces the policies for the District uniformly when disciplining participants
• In addition to those established by MHSA and Board policy, establishes performance criteria for eligibility
• Responsible for the inventory of equipment, props, supplies
• Responsible for making recommendations to the administration for equipment and supplies needed for the ensuing season
• Works with the activities director in scheduling performances
• In team activities, teaches/coaches the importance of teamwork
• Supervises participants and assistant coaches

Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as given or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPECTATIONS:

• Theater teaching experience
• Thorough understanding of the curricular elements of dramatic studies, and knowledge of drama curriculum
• A proven collaborator and skilled at working well with others
• A positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills
• A solid understanding of a high school organization, programs and students
• A proven ability to differentiate instruction and integrate learning
• Meets MHSA requirements (if applicable)
• Holds a currently valid American Red Cross First Aid card (for those coaching athletics)
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing, with students, parents, staff, and the community in general
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters
• Ability to perform duties with an awareness of all District requirements and Board policies
• Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities

EQUIPMENT USED:

Stage equipment, stopwatch, calculator, computer, copy machine, fax machine, telephone/voice mail, score-keeping equipment or other equipment germane to the sport/activity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The employee constantly works around others, works with the public, and works inside and outside. The noise level in the work environment varies but is frequently loud. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The employee is frequently required to walk and continuously required to stand. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and waist while performing the duties of this position. The employee will occasionally be required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

MENTAL/MOTOR DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely performs routine work. The employee exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another). Guidance and reinforcement are infrequently available. The employee frequently works within time constraints and must maintain attentiveness intensity. The employee is frequently involved in social interactions that require oral and written communication. Reasoning and exercising judgment are constantly used/required on the job.

The physical demands, work-environment characteristics, and mental/motor demands described within this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of certified personnel.