Assistant Director - Performing and Visual Arts

Days per Year: 226

Min: $85,808

Mid: $103,381

JOB TITLE: Assistant Director-Performing and Visual Arts

REPORTS TO: Director-Performing and Visual Arts

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt

PAY GRADE: AI 4

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Assistant Director of Performing and Visual Arts provides leadership and support, under the guidance of the Director, for the Music, Theatre Arts, Speech, Debate, Art, and Dance programs through planning and implementation of the curriculum throughout the District.

The Director of Performing and Visual Arts must act with integrity, support organizational goals, demonstrate the ability to inspire, grow and motivate others, utilize feedback, drive for results and commit to championing the needs of the students, employees and overall District.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate in music, art, dance, or theatre
• Three years successful teaching experience

Preferred:

• Valid Texas principal certification or other administrative certification
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Knowledge of overall operations of a fine arts program
• Knowledge of federal, state, UIL, county and district policies governing fine arts
• Knowledge of Board policies, federal and state laws & regulations, student services and operations
• Ability to interpret policy and data
• Ability to manage personnel
• Ability to coordinate district functions
• Strong organizational, communications, public relations, and interpersonal skills

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Supervisory:

• Supervise and evaluate appropriate staff in the Performing and Visual Arts department.

Instructional Program Management:

• Under the direction of the Director, lead instructional and curriculum services to meet student and program needs
• Partner with the Director to develop and revise curriculum documents based ons ystematic review and analysis.
• Ensure coordination of services and articulation between the secondary and elementary levels of the instructional programs by communicating frequently with supervisors, department chairpersons and principals on a regular basis.
• Review, assess, and monitor selection of materials and equipment best suited for the curriculum program design.
• Ensure the inclusion of instructional technology in the curriculum
• Provide insight in the selection of state-adopted textbooks and ancillary materials
• Coordinate with the Director to develop, implement, supervise and evaluate curriculum and instructional practices that ensure alignment with curriculum standards, the mission, vision, and core values of the district.
• Supervise and administer the District’s private lessons programs in respective subject/program areas.
• Arrange travel and transportation for all co-curricular and extra-curricular contests and performance in respective subject/program areas.

Policy, Reports, and Law:

• Implement the policies established by federal law, state law, State Board of Education rules, UIL rules, county law, and district board policy in area of fine arts.
• Assist in the compilation, maintenance, filing, and presentation of all reports, records, and other documents as required.
• Follow the District’s safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Personnel Management:

• Provide leadership, through the implementation of the district’s Leadership Definition to ensure the fine arts program personnel are role models to students, parents, staff, and the community.
• Assist with recruitment and placement of personnel for PVA programs.

Community Relations:

• Articulate the District’s vision, mission, guiding principles, core values, and strategic priorities in the area of fine arts to the community and solicit its support in realizing the District’s vision.
• Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage family and community engagement.
• Communicate effectively with principals, teachers, staff, parents, and community.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: physical mobility, standing, prolonged sitting, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. This position will also require both traveling within the district and statewide. Mental demands: Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations; ability to interpret a variety of data; ability to interpret TEC and policy; ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory, ability to be effective in both oral and written communication; ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.