CHS: Musical Assistant Director

CALVERT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678

NOTICE OF VACANCY

September 22, 2026 POSITION: CHS Musical Production Assistant Director (Job # 3989) LOCATION: Calvert High School JOB SUMMARY: The major musical production assistant director is the representative of the Principal and the Major Musical Production Director to ensure that the school play has a reflective representation of the school community. The individual will work with the administration, students, staff, and community to assure a successful experience for students and successful public performances. These efforts can be accomplished through after-school rehearsals, weekend events, and performance events. This individual shall enforce and adhere to the policies, rules, and guidelines of the Board of Education and the school. REPORTS TO : School Principal

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Excellent oral and written communication skills Demonstrated management, leadership and human relations skills Ability to exercise good judgment in making decisions Proven ability to carry an assignment to its completion Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to the duties and responsibilities listed below Ability to carry out the directives of the Major Musical Production Director Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist in auditioning students and select the students who will serve actors, stage manager, set crew, props crew, lighting and sound technicians, major singing leads and members of the chorus. Assist in fundraising to provide for ad sales, donations, special drawings, flower and tee-shirt sales. Assist in selection an age appropriate production. Assist in rehearsal with student pit and conductor to coordinate the music with singers. Assist with the provision of design, purchase, maintenance, assignment, and cleaning of the costumes. Assist with the purchase of all make-up and wigs and oversee the make-up design. Assist with the design, purchase, painting, and building of props and the set. Work with parent volunteers to assist with concessions, fundraising, and ticket sales. Assist with lighting design, ordering gels, hanging the lights, and programming the board. Assist with sound design, maintaining microphones, and setting up monitors. Assist with making arrangements for publicity, pictures, fliers, newspapers, radio spots, road signs, and emails. Assist with the execution of rehearsals including blocking, running of lines, and supervision of students involved in all facets of the production. Assist with the choreographer to assure students can sing and dance at the same time. Assist with stage strike and clean up the stage, dressing rooms, lighting and sound booth, and backstage areas. Other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or Major Drama Production Director that will provide for a successful program. OTHER DUTIES: Performs related work as required or assigned by the Principal and/or Major Musical Production Director PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Position requires significant periods of standing and walking, and is performed in a typical school environment UNUSUAL DEMANDS: None TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience applied to the current year Extra Pay for Extra Duty Longevity Pay Schedule. FLSA STATUS : Exempt EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy on evaluation as established by the Calvert County Public Schools. EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION: School Year 2025-26 APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants please apply through the Applicant Tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools' website - This position remains open until filled . Interviews may begin as early as July 7, 2025. References must be directly related to work experience and must include immediate supervisor. State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements. Nondiscrimination Statement Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry or national origin, familial status, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or genetic information or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of Student Services Director of Human Resources View phone number on click.appcast.io For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office of Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. Anti-sexual, Anti-racial and Anti-disability Harassment Statement Discrimination can manifest itself in behaviors such as bullying, harassment, or intimidation of individuals. Calvert County Public Schools does not tolerate any form of harassment including, but not limited to, sexual, racial, or disability. Any individual (student, employee, or community member) who believes that he or she has been subjected to any form of harassment is encouraged to report the allegation of harassment. Students, parents and community members may report allegations of harassment to: Mrs. Cecelia Lewis Director of Student Services Calvert County Public Schools 1305 Dares Beach Road Prince Frederick, MD 20678 Employees may report allegations of harassment to: Mr. Zachary Seawell Director of Human Resources Calvert County Public Schools 1305 Dares Beach Road Prince Frederick, MD 20678 Calvert County Public Schools is committed to conducting a prompt investigation for any allegation of harassment. If harassment has occurred, the individual will be disciplined promptly. Disciplinary actions for students found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or expulsion. Disciplinary actions for employees found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or termination. Calvert County Public Schools encourages all students, parents, employees, and community members to work together to prevent any form of harassment. For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office of Civil Rights complaint Assessment System at: or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. Calvert County Public Schools