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About Mill Springs Academy:

For more than 40 years, Mill Springs Academy has been dedicated to empowering neurodivergent students to discover their strengths and thrive. Our unique approach to education combines academic learning with practical skill development through project-based learning. Our hands-on curriculum engages students in real-world challenges, fostering critical thinking, executive functioning skills, and social-emotional intelligence. At Mill Springs, our mission is clear—prepare students to be Real World Ready, equipped with the confidence, life skills, and resilience to succeed in whatever path they choose.

The Technical Director is responsible for all Fine Arts productions as well as any and all school events that require technical assistance. These events include, but are not limited to, the fall One Act Play production, the spring musical production, fall/spring band and chorus concerts, and GrandFriends’ Day. For these events, the Technical Director must serve as the teacher, designer, construction supervisor and, if the need arises, running crew. Above all else, the Technical Director is a teacher. The position requires a full teaching schedule of classes to include Technical Theater 1 and 2, and Stage Makeup/Special Effects. This position also requires that the individual adapt his or her own techniques and skills for the student. Each student is different, and his or her needs will be widely different.

Responsibilities:

Understand and teach sound mixing and sound design (anywhere from four to twelve microphones running at any one time for multiple events, from our band concerts to live musicals).

Understand and teach lighting design and sequence programming. We currently have an ETC Element lighting console.

Understand and teach safe construction techniques for the stage.

Understand and teach scenic painting techniques.

Be familiar with Mac and PC programs such as Vector Works, Qlab, Dante Editor, Garage Band, iTunes, Photoshop, Audacity, Google Suite, Office Suite, and iMovie.

Run all tech rehearsals and provide clear instructions to all crew.

Run sound for large Mill Springs Academy events.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Theatre Education or a related field (Master’s Degree preferred).

Experience teaching students with learning differences and an understanding of different learning styles and skill levels.

Creative, flexible and innovative teaching style that engages all types of learners.

Superior communication skills (both written and oral).

Positive approach of classroom management.

About Mill Springs Academy

For more than 40 years, Mill Springs Academy has been dedicated to empowering neurodivergent students to discover their strengths and thrive. Our unique approach to education combines academic learning with practical skill development through project-based learning. Our hands-on curriculum engages students in real-world challenges, fostering critical thinking, executive functioning skills, and social-emotional intelligence. At Mill Springs, our mission is clear—prepare students to be Real World Ready, equipped with the confidence, life skills, and resilience to succeed in whatever path they choose.

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