Director of Visual and Performing Arts, Grades K-12
Director of Visual and Performing Arts, Grades K-12
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Director of Visual and Performing Arts Grades K-12
Description: The Director of Visual and Performing Arts Grades K-12 as the instructional leader for the department shall lead the design innovation strategic planning budgeting and implementation of all K-12 Visual and Performing Arts programming instruction and curriculum including the disciplines of music theater visual arts and dance. The Director of Visual and Performing Arts Grades K-12 should have the knowledge and experience to provide high-quality arts programming at all levels including innovative approaches to visual arts music and theater programming both in and out of school. The ideal candidate will be an experienced and licensed teacher and administrator in the respective discipline area who has demonstrated exemplary teaching and instructional leadership skills.
Working Time:
The Director of Visual and Performing Arts Grades K-12 will be required to work 226 days exclusive of holidays. The length of the work day will be 7:00 a.m. to 3:30p.m.
Salary:
The base salary for this position will be in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Everett Teachers Association Unit B.
Requirements:
- A Masters degree from an accredited institution.
- Undergraduate major or graduate school major in the field of Art.
- Massachusetts State Certification as a Special Subject Teacher - Art Music and/or Theater.
- Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Certification for Supervisor/Director.
- Five years or more of teaching experience.
- Must possess the Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Administrators Endorsement.
Preferred Requirements:
- EPS respects linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring value to the districts culture and diversity.
- Familiarity with an urban school district.
- Previous leadership experience in the arts.
- Experience working with students with disabilities and multilingual learners.
Essential Duties:
- Cooperate with the Superintendent of Schools in recommending policies to the School Committee for implementation in Visual Arts Music and Performing Arts.
- Coordinate and develop the Visual and Performing Arts Curriculum and Program for the school system aligned with the Arts Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
- Direct the development evaluation revision and alignment of arts curriculum K-12 in instrumental music vocal music visual art dance and drama/theater.
- Support the analysis of formative and summative assessment data across the department to assist in targeting instruction to meet better the needs of all students including multilingual learners and students with disabilities.
- Arrange for staff development workshops and meetings designed to revise and align curriculum and assessments and improve instruction.
- Direct organize and coordinate the development of new and/or innovative programs that foster language proficiency for the District including programs supporting multilingual learners heritage speakers and students with disabilities.
- Supervise instruct and evaluate all K-12 teachers in the department and provide support for improving their instructional practices lesson delivery and curriculum implementation.
- Confer with department members Principals and teachers to develop cooperative plans and curriculum instruction to improve the instructional program and curriculum.
- Confer with the classroom teachers and Principals on school visits to improve the departments instructional practices and curriculum implementation.
- Preview and evaluate all curriculum materials and supplies used in the department.
- Provide all department teachers with diversified media for drawing and painting reference materials and visual aids needed for teaching.
- Hold department meetings and communicate regularly with department staff about the curriculum events and other staff and student opportunities.
- Review and update teaching material and techniques and organize when necessary in-service workshops in the field.
- Develop and maintain an inventory of all department equipment for each school in the District.
- Encourage students to enter local state and national Art contests and provide Art decorations for school and community affairs.
- Arrange for substitute teachers as needed for department staff.
- Support the recruitment hiring and retention of staff in the department in collaboration with building principals.
- Represent the district in committees at the regional and state levels.
- Prepare the budget for the department and oversee the departments expenditures.
- Apply for applicable grants and other funding sources that support increasing opportunities for students families and staff.
- Coordinate plan and promote district-wide activities including but not limited to annual arts events theater performances and concerts.
- Coordinate and assist in the development of the district-wide events calendar.
- Assist in assigning art teachers to take advantage of their skills and training.
- Attend district and school concerts productions and events.
- Support department teachers in using culturally responsive and collaborative practices to ensure that all families are welcome and can contribute to the effectiveness of the district classroom school and community.
- Establish strategic relationships with community organizations community members and businesses.
- Remain current on instructional methods educational materials and technology for improving the teaching and learning of all students.
- Perform such other duties and assume all other responsibilities that the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendents may assign.
The Everett Public Schools in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies does not discriminate in its programs facilities or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race color age criminal record (inquiries only) disability homelessness sex/gender gender identity religion national origin ancestry sexual orientation genetics or military status and does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation threat or harassment that demeans individuals dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.
Updated: 06/02/25
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
