Technical Assistants (8)

Position TitleTechnical Assistants (8)Required Application TypeSchool Related PersonnelSalary/Pay ScaleAs per contract

Job Description

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We envision 6000+ Thinkers. Thinking is foundational to the development of self and society.

It is the cornerstone of all creative ideas and problem solving, new scientific discoveries, new products and services, individual and organizational learning, education, business success, interpersonal and intrapersonal communications, all social change and even democracy itself. Our vision is what we see. It motivates us. Our vision is audacious.

Our Mission is to engage, educate, and empower. We will strive to engage all students in the importance and relevance of thinking; to educate every learner to communicate, comprehend, and collaborate for understanding; and to empower all in the ICSD to achieve academic excellence.

Position Title: Technical Assistants - 8 positions

LACS Musical - up to 97 hours

LACS Shakespeare Play - up to 97 hours

LACS Student Directed One Acts - up to 97 hours

DeWitt Play - up to 97 hours

Boynton Play - up to 97 hours

DeWitt/Boynton Combined Musical - up to 97 hours

DeWitt Variety Show - up to 20 hours

Boynton Variety Show - up to 20 hours

Brief Description: The technical assistant will serve as a resource for students and teachers and provide supervision and oversight of the technical operations, including lighting, sound, set design and construction.

The Technical Assistant acts as Technical Director for the rehearsals and performances. They create, maintain and supervise students in technical theater. Duties also include recruiting and assigning crew, ensuring proper operation and care of all AV and technical equipment and maintaining an orderly storage area for lighting, sound and theatrical equipment.

The technical assistant will instruct students and staff in the proper use and operation of lighting, sound equipment and other technical needs of the production. Working supervision is exercised over students engaged in technical activities for the production and performances. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Fine and Performing Arts with considerable latitude allowed for the exercise of independent judgment and creativity.

Current Location: Fine and Performing Arts

Anticipated Date: August 30, 2023 - June 30, 2024

Posting Dates: July 19, 2023 - until filled

Required Qualifications:

• The Ithaca City School District is committed to eliminating race, class and disability as predictors of academic performance, co-curricular participation and discipline. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of these commitments and a strong willingness to support these efforts.

A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Fine and Performing Arts, Visual Communications, Visual Arts, Computer Technology, or a related field with similar course curriculum. The coursework for such degree must have included at least five (5) theatrical productions that involved activities such as technical direction, lighting, sound, carpentry, video or related activities; or

B. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college with an Associate's degree in Fine and Performing Arts, Visual Communications, Visual Arts, Computer Technology, or a related field with similar course curriculum and two (2) years of full time paid experience, or its part-time and/or volunteer equivalent, in theatrical productions that involved activities such as technical direction, lighting, sound, carpentry, video or related activities; or

C. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and four (4) years of full time paid experience, or its part time and/or volunteer equivalent, in theatrical productions that involved activities such as technical direction, lighting, sound, carpentry, video or related activities; or

D. Any equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.

Desired Characteristics:

• Proven ability to interact effectively with students and their families who represent cultures that are diverse in terms of race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other characteristics in order to build an effective and collaborative school community.

Minimum Salary: $21.58 per hour base

Internal applicants send a letter of interest to: Daphne Shululu, daphne.shululu@icsd.k12.ny.us

The Ithaca City School District does not unlawfully discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military status, veteran status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or other federal/state protected status.

Civil Service TitleTechnical AssistantJob CategoryClericalJob LocationFine & Performing Arts