TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

JobID: 12071

Position Type:
Other/Other

Date Posted:
8/25/2025

The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.
5% Supplemental Contract

Duties & Responsibilities:
(Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)

• The Musical Director will perform duties including but not limited to assisting in the casting of performers based on musical ability, conducting rehearsals with performers using the vocal score for the production, assisting the Book Director throughout the production, and preparing the performers vocally for the production.
• In accordance with duties specified by the Theater Director, the Technical Director (TD) will be responsible for lighting, sound, and set construction

The Technical Director should have knowledge of:

• Basic hand and power tools to include miter saw, table saw, drills/drivers, router, etc...
• Proper rigging and hanging of light fixtures.
• Color theory and mixing of LED lighting fixtures.
• Programming ETC Element or similar light board.
• Sound theory.
• Shure (or similar) microphone wireless products.
• Digital sound boards.
• Basic understanding of electricity.

Physical Requirements of Position: (HBV ?Yes ? No)
(The physical demands described here 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.)
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to -

• Sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.
• Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs. such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture.
• Must be able to supervise students in all types of weather.
• Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
• Must be able to implement Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies, including appropriate physical restraint procedures and escorting.

Work Environment:
(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.)

• Noise level is quiet to loud.
• Work may be indoors and/or outdoors.
• Work may be in non-air-conditioned rooms.
• Substance-free environment.
• Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public.
• Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of student.

Special Qualification Desired: (Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)

• Musical Background
• Theatre Background
• Successful Candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential.