Job Title:        Fine Arts Director                                  

Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Administrator in an Educational Establishment

Reports to:      Chief Academic Officer                               Pay Grade: 5

Dept./School:  Teaching and Learning Department           Date Revised: 01/31/19

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. Perform administrative duties and provide leadership with the primary responsibility for planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating the fine arts department and program. Plan activities to achieve district, region, and state recognition.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master’s degree in education administration

Certified TTESS Appraiser

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of fine arts programs and UIL policies

Ability to interpret data and evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Ability to interpret and implement policy, procedures, and data

Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Three years’ experience as a classroom teacher

Five years’ experience in instructional leadership role

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. Ensure K-12 horizontal and vertical alignment of music and other fine arts programs.
4. Prepare and maintain documentation relating to student participation in Fine Arts programs.
5. Encourage and support student performances, exhibits, and other displays of student work.
6. Encourage and recruit students and teacher sponsors for areas of responsibility to promote growth and a variety of extra-curricular options.
7. Ensure that the necessary time, resources, materials, and technology to support accomplishment of educational goals are available.
8. Participate in the district-level decision-making process to establish and review the district’s goals and objectives related to instructional programs.
9. Engage instructional staff in evaluating and selecting instructional tools and materials to meet student learning needs.
10. Actively support the efforts of others to achieve district goals and objectives and campus performance objectives (academic excellence indicators).
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to determine program effectiveness and ensure that program renewal is continuous and responds to student needs.
14. Assist with recruitment, selection, training, supervision and evaluation of department staff.

Policy, Reports, and Law

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

Budget

17. Develop and administer fine arts department budget based on documented program needs and ensure that operations are cost effective and funds are managed prudently.
18. Maintain current inventory of all fixed assets with the department.

Personnel Management

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

Communication

21. Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with principals, teachers, staff, parents, and community members.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise and evaluate the staff of Fine Arts Department including the support staff as assigned.

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

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.