Drama Teacher

Drama Teacher

Miami-Dade County Public Schools
• Miami, Florida, USA

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M‑DCPS) is an A‑rated district with nearly 500 schools and over 335,500 students from more than 160 countries. The district is the nation’s third largest school system and is committed to groundbreaking achievement at national and international levels.

• Instruct secondary school students in all areas of drama/theatre, including history, acting, vocal training, movement, improvisation, play study, musical theatre, play production, play writing, stagecraft, costuming, and makeup.
• Use diverse teaching methods such as lectures, demonstrations, and performance direction.
• Provide instruction on sound equipment, lighting instruments, costuming, makeup, set design, and construction.
• Prepare course objectives, outlines, and instructional materials following curriculum guidelines.
• Assign lessons, assess student progress, administer tests, maintain attendance, and record grades.
• Inform parents of progress through reports and assigned final grades.
• Provide counseling for academic or adjustment problems.
• Maintain classroom discipline and meet with parents to discuss academic, social, and behavioral progress.
• Participate in faculty and professional meetings, in‑service classes, and perform additional related work as assigned.

Light work requiring activities such as climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, and repetitive motions. Exposure to noise and indoor hazards.

As specified in State Statutes.

• Personal information
• Current resume and work history
• Certification information:
  Please visit the official certification resources.
• Official SEALED transcripts (must be submitted to M‑DCPS):
  • U.S. Mail addressed to:
    Miami‑Dade County Public Schools Transcript Desk
    1450 NE 2nd Avenue Suite 150
    Miami, FL 33132
  • Electronic Mail via National Student Clearinghouse, Parchment, or eScrip‑Safe (note not all colleges/universities participate).
• Two professional references (uploaded references must be on letterhead or the District’s Reference Form, with an original signature and date within the last year).
• Starting Salary: $53,053.00* (includes 6% Referendum Retirement Accruing Supplement of $3,003). New hires may receive credit for verified years of experience, enhancing salary.

* For more details, refer to the Newly Hired/Teachers Salary Schedule.

Full‑Time, Vacancy: 1

We are an equal opportunity employer.