Coach (Prop 28): Technical Theater Consultant - Independence High School at East Side High School District
About the Employer
As one of California’s largest high school districts, we offer rewarding and exciting employment opportunities that impact our students and community in a positive way. We offer a supportive team environment with a shared passion and common goal of providing students the education and skills they need to succeed in college and career. Apart from competitive salaries and 100% benefits coverage for employees and their dependents, we also focus on personal professional development. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team!
Job Summary
Job Summary
The East Side Union High School District (ESUHSD) seeks a skilled and passionate Technical Theater coach possessing expertise in a variety of skills including but not limited light, sound, set, fight coordinator, intimacy coach, and costume design to support in-The East Side Union High School District (ESUHSD) seeks a skilled and passionate Technical Theater coach posessing expertise in a variety of skills including but not limited light, sound, set, fight coordinator, intamcay coach, and costume design to support in-class instruction during the regular school day. Throughout the school year, the coach will work alongside credentialed theater teachers at District High Schools, supporting all theatrical students in developing skills in the field of Technical Theater. This role includes lesson planning, instruction, and performance support at one or more school sites, contributing to high-quality technical theater education for a diverse student body.
Requirements / Qualifications
Qualifications/Certifications: •Experience with technical aspects of the theater including but not limited to light, sound, set, fight coordination, intimacy training and sound design •Experience supervising volunteers, interns, or students is preferred •Experience working with other theater personal and outside clients
Must complete Edjoin online application, and submit Resume and Letters of Recommendation/Reference. Selected candidates must pass fingerprint clearance and provide current TB test results PRIOR to employment.
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Resume (Please attach a current Resume)
Requirements / Qualifications
Qualifications/Certifications: •Experience with technical aspects of the theater including but not limited to light, sound, set, fight coordination, intimacy training and sound design •Experience supervising volunteers, interns, or students is preferred •Experience working with other theater personal and outside clients
Must complete Edjoin online application, and submit Resume and Letters of Recommendation/Reference. Selected candidates must pass fingerprint clearance and provide current TB test results PRIOR to employment.
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Resume (Please attach a current Resume)
Comments and Other Information
Key Tasks/Duties:
•Collaborate with the Drama director so as to align with overall goals of the course
•Guide students through the creative process of creating a lighting, sound, set and costume design
•Mentor and support students in developing their artistic skills through working on a Theatrical presentation
•Assist the school site's theater teacher by helping to maintain and perform minor repairs as needed to the theater's equipment.
•Foster student creativity, discipline, and teamwork in a culturally responsive and inclusive environment
Comments and Other Information
Key Tasks/Duties:
•Collaborate with the Drama director so as to align with overall goals of the course
•Guide students through the creative process of creating a lighting, sound, set and costume design
•Mentor and support students in developing their artistic skills through working on a Theatrical presentation
•Assist the school site's theater teacher by helping to maintain and perform minor repairs as needed to the theater's equipment.
•Foster student creativity, discipline, and teamwork in a culturally responsive and inclusive environment
Application Deadline
4/30/2027 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/1/2026
Contact
Becky Laguna
408.347.5251
408.347.5251
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Single Rate
Category I: $3,402 Stipend
Category I: $3,402 Stipend
Add'l Salary Info
Fall Stipend Paid on 11/10/2026; Winter Stipend Paid on 2/10/2027; Spring Paid on 5/10/2027
Length of Work Year
Fall Season: August 6, 2026 - October 31, 2026; Winter Season: November 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027; Spring Season: February 1, 2027 - April 30, 2027
Employment Type
Part Time
Position Length
Seasonal
Days/Hours
As agreed upon with Director
Position Location
Independence High School