Job Title: Fine Arts Director     

Primary Purpose:

Direct and manage the district’s fine arts department. Ensure that the development and delivery of the fine arts curriculum and instructional program is effective and efficient, incorporates district goals, and supports student achievement.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master’s degree in education administration preferred

Valid Teaching Certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of fine arts programs

Ability to interpret data and evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

5 years experience as a classroom teacher

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional and Program Management

1. Oversee the development and delivery of fine arts programs that incorporate district goals and support student achievement.
2. Monitor and reevaluate fine arts programs on an ongoing basis using input from teachers and principals, applied research, and student data to determine effectiveness and improve outcomes. Recommend changes and adjustments to the program where appropriate to meet student needs.
3. Encourage and support student performances, exhibits, and other displays of student work.
4. Ensure that the necessary time, resources, materials, and technology to support accomplishment of educational goals are available.
5. Participate in the district-level decision-making process to establish and review the district’s goals and objectives related to instructional programs.
6. Engage instructional staff in evaluating and selecting instructional tools and materials to meet student learning needs.
7. Actively support the efforts of others to achieve district goals and objectives and campus performance objectives (academic excellence indicators).
8. Plan and provide staff development for fine arts teachers that supports instructional programs, incorporates input from teachers and principals, and is consistent with the district’s mission.
9. Observe classroom instruction and provide feedback and assistance to fine arts teachers to facilitate instructional improvement and innovation. Participate in implementing the designated teacher appraisal system.

Policy, Reports, and Law

1. Implement the policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.
2. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.

Budget

1. Develop and administer fine arts department budget based on documented program needs and ensure that operations are cost effective and funds are managed prudently.

Personnel Management

1. Prepare, review, and revise job descriptions in fine arts department.
2. Select, train, evaluate, and supervise department secretary and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.

Communication

1. Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with principals, teachers, staff, parents, and community members.
2. Support band booster club activities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of department secretary.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: Frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress