Director of Fine Arts - 2026-2027 School Year

Waxahachie ISD•Waxahachie, TX

About The Position

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. direct activities, supervise instruction. Direct the curriculum of the music, theater arts, and art programs throughout the district.

Requirements

Master’s degree in education administration
Knowledge of state policies governing extracurricular events and participation related to fine arts program
Ability to interpret data and evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness
Knowledge of overall operations of music, art, and theater programs
Ability to coordinate district functions
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Three years experience as a classroom teacher
Three years experience in instructional leadership role
Master’s degree from an accredited university
Texas Teaching Certificate in arts related field

Responsibilities

Instructional and Program Management
Oversee the development and delivery of fine arts programs that incorporate district goals and support student achievement.
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.
Encourage and support student performances, exhibits, and other displays of student work.
Ensure that the necessary time, resources, materials, and technology to support accomplishment of educational goals are available.
Participate in the district-level decision-making process to establish and review the district’s goals and objectives related to instructional programs.
Engage instructional staff in evaluating and selecting instructional tools and materials to meet student learning needs.
Actively support the efforts of others to achieve district goals and objectives and campus performance objectives (academic excellence indicators).
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.
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.
Serve as the District contact on all extracurricular matters surrounding the fine arts.
Direct, organize, and coordinate the development of new and/or innovative fine arts programs district-wide.
Work with all fine art teachers on educational and administrative procedural needs of their program.
Develop and maintain an inventory of all fine arts equipment for each school in the district.
Policy, Reports, and Law
Implement the policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.
Ensure compliance with all University Interscholastic League (UIL) and Texas Music Educators Association fine arts rules and policies.
Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.
Recommend sound policies to improve the overall fine arts program.
Budget
Develop and administer fine arts department budget based on documented program needs and ensure that operations are cost effective and funds are managed prudently.
Compile budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
Assist principals regarding fine arts budgeting, purchasing, and scheduling.
UIL
Develops and carries out districtwide co-curricular and extra-curricular activities for students and teachers such as exhibits, contests, and performances in order to prepare campuses for official UIL activities.
Work with district campus level UIL coordinators to formulate, create and administer content area in-service, assessment planning, and direction for sponsors of UIL activities.
Manages the implementation of programs that promote the improvement of student achievement with a variety of new and ongoing community organizations’ projects.
Serves as a UIL liaison to the community.
Participates in organizations associated with UIL.
Personnel Management
Prepare, review, and revise job descriptions in fine arts department.
Select, train, evaluate, and supervise department secretary and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
Communication
Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with principals, teachers, staff, parents, and community members.
Implement the policies established by federal and state law, State Board for Educator Certification rules, and local board policy.
Recommend sound policies to improve the overall fine arts program.
Assist in the recruitment, selection and training of personnel and make sound recommendations relative to personnel placement, assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
Assist with the implementation of the designated teacher appraisal system.
Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
Demonstrate awareness of district-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Professional Growth, Development and Other
Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrators that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position