Director of Fine Arts

Kansas City School District - KCMO Board of Education
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- Kansas City, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Kansas City School District - KCMO Board of Education
- Other
- Kansas City, Missouri Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Kansas City Public Schools

Job : 5841138

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Sep 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Job Description

Job Title: Director of Fine Arts

Job Title Code: 01360

Salary Grade: S664
- Starting at $84,958

Department: Curriculum & Instruction

Reports To: Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction

FLSA Status: Exempt

Date Prepared: August 2026

Position Summary:

The Director of Fine Arts will support increased student achievement in K-12 Fine Arts and facilitate the transition to, and implementation of, rigorous and relevant standards in Fine Arts.

What You’ll Be Doing: (Responsibilities)

• Provides leadership in Visual and Performing Arts curriculum, instruction, and assessment to teachers and building principals.
• Plans and conducts professional development as appropriate for Visual and Performing Arts teachers based on teacher needs.
• An active participant in the State Education and Arts Education Associations.
• Establishes and maintains partnerships with arts organizations, community stakeholders, and cultural institutions.
• Manages contracts and relationships with artists, vendors, and community partners.
• Identifies and secures opportunities to enhance fine arts programming through community engagement and strategic partnerships.
• Leads and coordinates secondary fine arts programming.
• Serves as the Visual and Performing Arts content expert for teachers.
• Coordinates the Visual and Performing Arts Chairs to ensure rigor and consistency from grade to grade and from building to building.
• Coordinates with elementary, middle, mid-high, and high school to ensure a well-articulated and well- coordinated curriculum in Visual and Performing Arts.
• Shares accountability for the improvement of student achievement in Visual and Performing Arts curriculum.
• Works with building administrators to recruit and hire qualified Visual and Performing Arts candidates.
• Provides instructional support for the implementation of the Art and Science of Teaching instructional model.
• Assists in creation of formative and common assessments as appropriate.
• Assesses the overall effectiveness of Visual and Performing Arts curriculum.
• Initiates and directs improvements in the Visual and Performing Arts programs.
• Communicates with and obtains feedback from students, teachers, and administrators in a manner that enhances student learning.
• Provides assistance and guidance in the selection of Visual and Performing Arts instructional materials and methods.
• Facilitates Visual and Performing Arts Curriculum Advisory Committee.
• Supervises the Elementary Fine Arts Coordinator and Lead Artist in Residence positions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Yes

To Be Successful at This Job, You’ll Need To
: (Minimum Qualifications)

• Master’s Degree in education or Fine Arts.
• Five (5) years of teaching experience in Fine Arts.
• Possess a broad understanding of Arts Education from Elementary through High School.
• Experience as an effective leader.
• Experience in designing and writing curriculum materials (guidelines, resource guides, programs and activities) in subject area.
• Hold or be eligible for a valid Missouri teaching certificate in Fine Arts (Visual, Theatre or Music K-12).
• Training and/or experience working with students/staff on development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum, instruction and assessment.
• Knowledge of standards, curriculum mapping, and vertical…