Master Teacher - Fine Arts and Electives

Master Teacher - Fine Arts and Electives Job Description

Job Title: Master Teacher

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Curriculum Director/Campus Principal

Pay Grade: Teacher Scale+ $10,000 Stipend

Days: 210

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Primary

Purpose:

The Master Teacher is a key instructional leader on campus responsible for improving teacher effectiveness, supporting student academic growth, and driving continuous school improvement through data-driven decision making, coaching, and professional development. As a member of the Executive Cabinet and campus/district academic leadership teams, the Master Teacher leads initiatives that promote high-quality instruction, excellence, and a collaborative professional culture.

The Master Teacher for Fine Arts and Electives serves as an instructional leader, content expert, and coach for teachers across disciplines including visual arts, music, theatre, dance, physical education, and other electives. This role is dedicated to improving student outcomes through curriculum alignment, high-quality instruction, and professional development. The Master Teacher works collaboratively with campus leaders and district departments to ensure all fine arts and elective programs are rigorous, equitable, and engaging.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in education, fine arts, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• Certification: Valid teaching certificate in one or more fine arts or elective areas

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of successful classroom teaching experience in fine arts or electives; demonstrated leadership in curriculum, instruction, or coaching
• Successful completion of fingerprinting and background check (non-refundable fee of approximately $50.00 to be paid by the employee)

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Deep content knowledge across fine arts and electives
• Strong understanding of instructional strategies, curriculum design, and student assessment
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Skilled in coaching, observation, and delivering high-quality feedback
• Ability to coach and inspire adult learners
• Data-driven decision-making and problem-solving abilities

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Participate in TAP Summer Institute (TSI) to establish instructional priorities, growth goals, and monitoring systems aligned to school improvement plans.
• Collaborate with campus leadership to maximize instructional time, resources, and impact on student achievement.
• Serve as an active member of the Executive Cabinet, SALT (School Academic Leadership Team), and DALT (District Academic Leadership Team).
• Model the district’s "One Team, One Voice" vision through actions, relationships, and decision-making.
• Actively supports district and campus initiatives and events.

• Ensure all teachers develop and monitor Individual Growth Plans (IGPs), reviewing progress a minimum of three times per year in collaboration with administrators.
• Conduct weekly classroom walkthroughs for assigned teachers and formal observations as needed.
• Provide specific, actionable feedback during post-conferences with career and mentor teachers, aligned to instructional goals and refinement areas.
• Support the development and growth of Tier 2 and Tier 3 teachers through coaching and targeted intervention strategies.
• Facilitate coaching cycles using the See It, Name It, Do It framework, including modeling, co-teaching, and real-time feedback.

• Develop, implement, and monitor the campus-wide Progress Monitoring Tool, ensuring continuous data population and analysis.
• Collaborate on the development of the campus assessment calendar and the creation of standards-aligned assessments and exemplars.
• Possess strong knowledge and comprehensive understanding of the State and Federal Accountability Systems.
• Lead data conversations to identify instructional strengths and growth areas at the teacher, team, and school level.
• Present actionable data and progress monitoring artifacts during Executive Cabinet, SALT, and grade-level planning…