Assistant Director OF VISUAL AND Performing ARTS; Prek-12

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS (PreK-12)

TITLE:

Assistant Director of Visual and Performing Arts (PreK-12)

REPORTS DIRECTLY TO:
Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning

• Valid Kansas Teaching License with Fine Arts endorsement (Music, Visual Arts, Theater, etc.)
• Building-Level Leadership License or a Master’s degree in Education, Fine Arts, Curriculum & Instruction, or Educational Leadership
• Minimum five (5) years successful teaching experience in a fine arts discipline
• Demonstrated knowledge of K–12 fine arts curriculum, pedagogy, and performance-based assessment
• Ability to support, evaluate, and advance high-quality Fine Arts Instruction across grade levels
• Demonstrated ability to support teachers and teams in moving program development forward across school, district, and community
• Preferred:
  Leadership or coaching experience
• Multi-disciplinary arts experience and multi-level arts experience
• Experience coordinating performances, exhibitions, or community performances
• Experience developing curriculum or leading professional development

The PreK–12 Assistant Director of Visual and Fine Arts has direct responsibility for leading, advocacy for, and coordination of all arts programming in the district. This role provides leadership, coordination, and support for district music, visual arts, theater, and related fine arts programs, ensuring high-quality arts instruction aligned with Kansas Standards and collaborating with principals to maintain strong arts programs across all schools.

• Provide leadership to support and ensure a high-quality PreK–12 fine arts curriculum aligned with Kansas College and Career Ready Standards and district priorities.
• Support teachers with curriculum implementation, instructional strategies, and classroom best practices for music, visual arts, theater, and other fine arts areas.
• Coordinate and support development, revision, and implementation of fine arts curriculum frameworks, pacing guides, and assessments.
• Support vertical alignment across grade levels and schools to ensure student progression and program continuity.
• Serve as the district point of contact and liaison for fine arts programs, scheduling, and instructional inquiries.
• Coordinate district wide arts events, including performances, exhibitions, community performances, and competitions.
• Oversee logistics for fine arts programs such as instrument inventory, repairs, sheet music, art supplies, equipment, capital outlay, and facility needs.
• Collaborate with principals to support hiring, onboarding and mentoring processes in support of staff.
• Assist with staffing recommendations based on enrollment, programming needs, and equity goals.
• Support the arts team to ensure professional development for fine arts educators is designed, planned, and implemented with collaboration and intentionality.
• Support the arts team to ensure that the program of study and performance represents an inclusive approach to curricula and instruction.
• Support facilitation and/or facilitate professional learning communities (PLCs) or department meetings for fine arts teachers across schools.
• Support teachers with instructional technology integration in the arts.
• Promote collaboration among PreK–12 fine arts teachers to enhance instructional practices and student engagement.
• Advocate for equitable access and representation in fine arts experiences for all students, including those from underrepresented groups.
• Represent fine arts programs at the district level by elevating needs identified through teacher collaboration and translating them into budget, staffing, space, and program support recommendations.
• Monitor participation data to support inclusion in music, theater, and visual arts programs.
• Collaborate with principals to ensure consistent access to course offerings, materials, and resources.
• Assist in developing and managing fine arts budgets, including materials, equipment, and program needs.
• Support grant writing and implementation for arts-related funding opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with community arts organizations, local cultural partners, higher education…