Under the direction of the Instructional Supervisor, the Resource Teacher – Theatre/Drama is responsible for assisting in the monitoring of K-12 Theatre/Drama instruction, educational resources, Arts Integration-related initiatives and developing and implementing curriculum, professional development, Theatre Festival, systemic assessments and program evaluation.  The Resource Teacher – Theatre/Drama assists the Instructional Supervisor with informal observations and developing, executing and providing systemic theatre education opportunities to teachers, students and parents. 

Assists in providing direct support to K-12 Theatre/Drama educators and assists in coordinating short and long-range planning for the improvement of the K-12 Theatre/Drama education programs;

Assists in the development and implementation of K-12 Theatre/Drama curriculum; collaborates with non-arts disciplines to develop arts integrated lessons for the various content areas;

Assists in the development and implementation of professional development for K-12 Theatre/Drama educators including the designing and teaching of state approved workshops, summer institutes, after school programs, and Theatre education leadership conferences;

Assists in providing regional and school-level workshops on curricula issues, teaching strategies, and behavior management;

Collaborates with the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in support of systemic program initiatives related to Theatre/Drama education;

Plans events related to applications, auditions, performance assessments, honors theatre, festivals and other enrichment programs;

Facilitates evening and Saturday events, as required; and

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and understanding of K-12 Theatre/Drama instructional programs at Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS);

Knowledge of state and nation standards, benchmarks, and alternative modes of assessment;

Knowledge of current trends in Theatre education including pedagogy, instructional strategies, performance-based assessment and instructional materials;

Knowledge of instructional strategies related to distance and hybrid learning;

Experience in writing curriculum framework guides for K-12 Theatre/Drama instruction and arts integrated curriculum;

Experience in writing and managing grants and budgets;

Experience in program evaluation;

Demonstrated competence in developing and leading staff development sessions for educators, principals, and parents;

Must be skilled in the use of technology, including Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Canvas, Flip Grid, etc.;

Demonstrated skill in effective human relations and in oral and written communications.

Must be able to travel locally from school to school;

Commitment to professional growth as demonstrated by professional conference attendance and leadership at the county or state level; and

Ability to plan and coordinate events.

Bachelor’s degree in Theatre from a regionally accredited college or university and five (5) years of successful teaching experience in theatre required.  Master’s degree preferred.



Holds or is eligible for an Advanced Professional Certificate issued by the Maryland State Department of Education.



No direct supervisory responsibilities.



The physical demands 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 frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.




The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.




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