DSP - Disability - Performing Arts Instructor

Loveland Center, Inc. Equality Through Opportunity

JOB TITLE: DSP - Performing Arts Instructor / for Adults with Disabilities.

Day shift: Monday thru Friday - No Weekends

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of one year of experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Ability to work with diverse groups, bringing a passion for theater as an added strength.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in theater performance, directing, stage management, or other theatrical discipline preferred.
• Ability to mentor participants and volunteers effectively.
• Passion for inspiring creativity and artistic growth, with Florida certifications a plus.

COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of theater arts, including performance and production techniques.
• Skill in motivating and engaging participants to achieve theater goals.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and provide constructive feedback.
• Capability to ensure safety and proper use of theater materials and equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Enthusiastic, professional, positive, motivating, inspiring, mission-driven personality.
• Effective time management skills.
• Outstanding presentation and public speaking skills.
• Detail-oriented, while remaining organized and capable of prioritizing accordingly.
• Ability to handle confidential information with sensitivity and integrity.

DUTIES:

• Maintain professional standards of the highest quality with regards to health, safety, program room management and public relations.
• Acquire and maintain proficient level of technological skills as applied to job requirements and industry standards.
• Be a part of the development of individualized implementation plans with input from each assigned participant, managers, and family members.
• Work within prescribed individualized implementation plans and behavior plans for each participant, monitoring progress and giving input on setting annual goals.
• Plans, organizes, and conducts theater classes, workshops, and rehearsals with participants.
• Designs lesson plans and activities to teach on stage techniques (acting techniques, improvisation, script analysis, and movement) and/or backstage techniques (Stage management, set design, costume design, scenic painting, make up).
• Motivates and engages participants to achieve theater goals, working alongside the Show Director.
• Assists in the production of theater performances, including set design and costume coordination.
• Provides constructive feedback to enhance participants’ performance skills.
• Collaborates with staff and volunteers to ensure a cohesive and supportive program.