Managing Director of Fine Arts
Listed on 2026-10-26
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration -
Management
Education Administration
Deputy Superintendent of Schools
Work Year Days226
SalaryActual salary will be calculated based on experience
Primary PurposeProvide oversight to the District's fine arts program while ensuring varied and extensive opportunities for students to participate as creators, performers, and consumers.
QualificationsEducation/Certification
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Master's degree or higher preferred
Principal certification preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills
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Knowledge of Grades K-12 fine arts programs including dance, music, theater arts, and visual arts
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of federal and state laws, local policies, and UIL rules governing competitive academic and musical events
Innovative and creative thinking skills with demonstrated ability to conceptualize, lead, and evaluate large-scale fine arts and enrichment projects
Knowledge of collaborative professional learning and curricular implementation practices K-12 in the areas of visual and performing arts
Ability to facilitate coordinated internal and external communication strategies for the comprehensive fine arts department
Experience
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Minimum of five years of teaching experience in a fine arts classroom preferred
Campus-level or district-level administrative experience
Major Responsibilities and DutiesInstructional and Program Management
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Maintain an awareness of all issues currently under discussion by the Board of Trustees, which directly or indirectly affect the District Fine Arts program.
Initiate and coordinate preparation of District curriculum/scope and sequence for use by Arts teachers in carrying out the instructional program at all grade levels.
Provide assistance to principals and teachers in coordinating instruction in the Arts program with other areas of the curriculum.
Work with principals and teachers in selecting and utilizing materials for enrichment, recreational use, curricular support, and appreciation for the Arts.
Coordinate with the Teaching and Learning Department regarding the creation and addition of new course offerings when appropriate.
Provide supervision to ensure that all Fine Arts course offerings meet the state and/or District criteria.
Provide oversight in the development and distribution to principals and teachers of information regarding copyright.
Provide oversight for the development and distribution of internal communication ensuring that the principals and teachers have current information regarding rules and regulations for all UIL competition, and other co-curricular and extracurricular Fine Arts activities.
Establish curricular delivery standards for all Fine Arts divisions to campus principals to further clarify District-modeled expectations.
Provide oversight regarding the purchase of new equipment, equipment repairs, and equipment maintenance for Fine Arts.
Personnel Management
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Maintain awareness and provide support in determining the District's needs for additional Fine Arts personnel.
Provide leadership, oversight, and management in the establishment of pools of candidates for campus consideration for open positions.
Provide oversight and management in the recruitment, assignment, and evaluation of Fine Arts personnel.
Assist in recruiting and interviewing applicants who are qualified to lead and support Arts programs for the District.
Review Fine Arts staffing and compensation needs to make recommendations to the Human Resources Department.
Serve as a collaborator with principals on questions relating to personnel involved in the Fine Arts program.
Support the Human Resources Department in securing and assigning cooperating teachers in the Fine Arts for student teachers from area universities.
Supervisory Responsibilities
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Supervise and evaluate the work of Fine Arts staff located at the central office.
Policies, Reports, and Law
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Research, develop, and present reports regarding the District Fine Arts program and/or other subjects relevant to the Arts program as directed.
Coordinate and maintain a departmental staff handbook containing information relevant to the Arts regarding policies, procedures, and communications of the District.
Provide support to compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.
Budget Management
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Provide oversight in planning and administering the Fine Arts budget at the district level.
Administer the district wide central administration Fine Arts budget.
Ensure that all Fine Arts teachers comply with District, state, and federal laws regarding the expenditure…
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