Director of Fine Arts
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Job Description: DIRECTOR FINE ARTS
Job Title:
Director of Fine Arts
Duty Days:
226
Reports to:
Assistant Superintendent Secondary Learning
Pay Grade:
3
Dept/School:
Secondary Learning
Pay Schedule:
Administrative Professional
Wage/Hour:
Exempt
Date Revised:
9/2020
Primary Purpose
Direct and manage the districts fine arts department. Ensure that the development and delivery of the fine arts curriculum and instructional program is effective and efficient incorporates district goals and supports student achievement. direct activities supervise instruction. Direct the curriculum of the music theater arts and art programs throughout the district.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- Masters degree in education administration
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Knowledge of state policies governing extracurricular events and participation related to fine arts program
- Ability to interpret data and evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness
- Knowledge of overall operations of music art and theater programs Ability to coordinate district functions
- Ability to manage budget and personnel
- Ability to implement policy and procedures
- Strong communication public relations and interpersonal skills
Experience:
- Three years experience as a classroom teacher
- Three years experience in instructional leadership role
- Masters degree from an accredited university Texas Teaching Certificate in arts related field
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional and Program Management
- Oversee the development and delivery of fine arts programs that incorporate district goals and support student achievement.
- Monitor and reevaluate fine arts programs on an ongoing basis using input from teachers and principals applied research and student data to determine effectiveness and improve outcomes.
- Recommend changes and adjustments to the program where appropriate to meet student needs.
- Encourage and support student performances exhibits and other displays of student work.
- Ensure that the necessary time resources materials and technology to support accomplishment of educational goals are available.
- Participate in the district-level decision-making process to establish and review the districts goals and objectives related to instructional programs.
- Engage instructional staff in evaluating and selecting instructional tools and materials to meet student learning needs.
- Actively support the efforts of others to achieve district goals and objectives and campus performance objectives (academic excellence indicators).
- Plan and provide staff development for fine arts teachers that supports instructional programs incorporates input from teachers and principals and is consistent with the districts mission.
- Observe classroom instruction and provide feedback and assistance to fine arts teachers to facilitate instructional improvement and innovation.
- Participate in implementing the designated teacher appraisal system.
- Serve as the District contact on all extracurricular matters surrounding the fine arts.
- Direct organize and coordinate the development of new and/or innovative fine arts programs district-wide.
- Work with all fine art teachers on educational and administrative procedural needs of their program.
- Develop and maintain an inventory of all fine arts equipment for each school in the district.
Policy Reports and Law
- Implement the policies established by federal and state law State Board of Education rule and local board policy.
- Ensure compliance with all University Interscholastic League (UIL) and Texas Music Educators Association fine arts rules and policies.
- Compile maintain and file all reports records and other documents as required.
- Recommend sound policies to improve the overall fine arts program.
Budget
- Develop and administer fine arts department budget based on documented program needs and ensure that operations are cost effective and funds are managed prudently.
- Compile budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
- Assist principals regarding fine arts budgeting purchasing and scheduling.
UIL
- Develops and carries out districtwide co-curricular and extra-curricular activities for students and teachers such as exhibits contests and performances in order to prepare campuses for official UIL activities.
- Work with district campus level UIL coordinators to formulate create and administer content area in-service assessment planning and direction for sponsors of UIL activities.
- Manages the implementation of programs that promote the improvement of student achievement with a variety of new and ongoing community organizations projects.
- Serves as a UIL liaison to the community. Participates in organizations associated with UIL.
Personnel Management
- Prepare review and revise job descriptions in fine arts department.
- Select train evaluate and supervise department secretary and make recommendations relative to assignment retention discipline and dismissal.
Communication
- Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with principals teachers staff parents and community members.
- Implement the policies established by federal and state law State Board for Educator Certification rules and local board policy.
- Recommend sound policies to improve the overall fine arts program.
- Assist in the recruitment selection and training of personnel and make sound recommendations relative to personnel placement assignment retention discipline and dismissal.
- Assist with the implementation of the designated teacher appraisal system.
- Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
- Demonstrate awareness of district-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Professional Growth Development and Other
- Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrators that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
The working conditions described 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 and expectations.
- Tools/Equipment Used:Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
- Posture:Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting
- Motion:Repetitive hand motions frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
- Lifting:Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
- Environment:Frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel
- Mental Demands:Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
