Targeted Services Theater Specialist

Description: Roseville Area Schools is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Targeted Services Theater Specialist to design and lead engaging, theater-based programming for elementary students. This position integrates literacy development, reading fluency, and dramatic performance while building student confidence and strengthening connections to school. The specialist will plan and coordinate small-scale theater productions culminating in student performances at elementary schools throughout the district.

This part-time, hourly position offers flexible before- and/or after-school scheduling and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on student learning through the performing arts.

Location: Various district sites (elementary schools).
Schedule: Part-Time - Schedule determined based on school site

• Mornings: 7:45/8:15am - 8:45/9:25 am
• Afternoons: 1:45pm/3:20pm/4:00pm - 3:15pm/5:00pm/5:30pm
• (No weekends)

Compensation:

• Hourly pay: $22/hour (unlicensed teacher)
• Hourly pay: $28/hour (licensed teacher)

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, plan, and deliver engaging, theater-based Targeted Services classes that support literacy development and academic growth.
• Integrate reading fluency, expression, comprehension, and oral communication into creative theater activities, including reader's theater, improvisation, and dramatic performance.
• Plan and coordinate small-scale student productions, including scripts, rehearsals, props, costumes, and culminating performances.
• Adapt productions for multiple school sites or develop site-specific experiences based on student interests and needs.
• Align instruction with students' Continued Learning Plans (CLPs) and adapt activities to accommodate varying reading levels and learning needs.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that builds student confidence, creativity, and connections to school.
• Collaborate with Community Education and school staff to coordinate programming, performances, and communication with families.
• Complete required Targeted Services documentation, manage program materials and budgets, and follow district policies, MDE guidelines, and data privacy requirements.

Qualifications:

• Valid Minnesota Elementary Teaching License preferred, but not required; experience in theater education, performing arts, or elementary education preferred.
• Knowledge of theater instruction, including acting, script development, rehearsals, and small-scale production planning.
• Understanding of elementary literacy development and ability to integrate reading fluency, comprehension, and oral communication into engaging theater experiences.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently develop and implement programming across multiple school sites.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and classroom-management skills, with the ability to adapt activities and create inclusive, supportive learning environments for students with varying abilities and needs.

Applicant Information:

• Positions available at multiple elementary school sites throughout the district.
• Positions are open until filled.

Application Timeline: Roseville Area Schools continuously accepts applications for employment and you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. This Notice of Vacancy will be posted until positions are filled.

Questions? Please email Erica Anderson at erica.anderson@isd623.org.

Equity Vision: Roseville Area Schools is committed to ensuring an equitable and respectful educational experience for every student, family, and staff member, regardless of race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ability, home or first language, religion, national origin, age, or physical appearance. Roseville Area Schools seeks individuals who embody this commitment.

Roseville Area Schools
1251 County Rd B2 W
Roseville, MN 55113

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