District-wide Director of Fine & Performing Arts

Job Description

POSITION PURPOSE: This position was established for the purpose/s of directing the district fine and performing arts program (instrumental, vocal, and general music, theater, visual arts, dance) and related activities, including but not limited to:
Ensuring that program components maximize the arts experience of every student; providing information and serving as a resource to others; defining objectives by planning, evaluating, developing, implementing, and maintaining assigned services in compliance with established guidelines; and serving as a member of the leadership team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Analyzes student and program related data for the purpose of providing information related to student and program achievement to evaluate program effectiveness and to provide information needed for strategic planning.
• Collaborate with employees, parents, administrators, support organizations, etc. for the purpose of ensuring that activities meet students, program, and district objectives in an effective and timely manner.
• Conducts needs assessments for the purpose of ensuring district curriculum and professional development needs are met.
• Directs district-wide fine and performing arts activities and processes (e.g. calendar, transportation, field trip requests, literature and equipment inventories, equipment repair and acquisition, fine and performing arts facilities, set and equipment warehousing, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring all programs proceed effectively and efficiently in accordance with the district strategic plan.
• Supervises the development of curriculum integration solutions and related work and instructional aids for the purpose of providing users with tools needed to utilize emerging curriculum integration strategies to enhance student learning.
• Facilitates the review and selection of textbooks and related instructional aids for the purpose of providing quality materials to meet district, state, and federal educational standards.
• Assist Principals in actively recruiting outstanding prospective fine and performing arts teachers for teaching positions in the district and assists administrators in performing personnel administrative functions (e.g. selecting, counseling, training, supervising and evaluating, etc., as requested) for the purpose of maintaining necessary staffing, enhancing productivity of staff, and ensuring the fine and performing arts program goals are achieved.
• Maintains a variety of digital files, documents, and/or records (e.g., reports, logs, databases, agreements, licenses, copyrights, State, and local reporting, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written references, and complying with mandated requirements.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, and/or trainings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Supports teachers with operational and instructional materials (e.g., model lessons, recommendations, lesson plans, reports, instructions, policy memos, etc.) for the purpose of assisting in instructional programming, documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Represents the district and its fine and performing arts programs in collaborating with external stakeholders for the purpose of promoting positive relations and enhancing related educational services.
• Research exemplary fine and performing arts programs to inform our progress toward the district vision.
• Participates in the interviewing, evaluating, training, supervising, and counseling of staff as appropriate.
• Attends and actively participates in professional association meetings and conferences at the local, county, state, and national levels.
• Research, writes and presents grant information for the purpose of securing the funding needed to meet program needs.
• Research curriculum integration methods and materials for the purpose of meeting the district master plan for student achievement and curriculum integration, including cross-curricular activities that better connect Fine and performing arts students and activities to the core classroom.
• Supports teachers by visiting classrooms and offering feedback for the purpose of enhancing their understanding and application of educational and curriculum plans, strategies, and materials.

• Master's degree in a field such as Educational Administration or related area preferred.
• At least three- years of experience in a leadership role at a district or school level.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill in using Microsoft Office Suit.
• Able to communicate effectively, in writing and orally, with a wide variety of people.
• Able to conduct and analyze educational research.

• A minimum of a master's degree in education