Managing Director of Fine Arts

Frisco ISD • Frisco, TX

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About The Position

The Managing Director of Fine Arts provides oversight to the District's fine arts program and ensures varied and extensive opportunities for students to participate as creators, performers, and consumers. The role leads instructional and program management across dance, music, theater arts, and visual arts; supports curriculum development and implementation; oversees staffing, budgeting, equipment, and communications; and collaborates with district departments, principals, teachers, and community organizations. The position reports to the Deputy Superintendent of Schools and has a 226-day work year. Actual salary is calculated based on experience.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Grades K–12 fine arts programs, including dance, music, theater arts, and visual arts.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws, local policies, and UIL rules governing competitive academic and musical events.
• Innovative and creative thinking, with demonstrated ability to conceptualize, lead, and evaluate large-scale fine arts and enrichment projects.
• Knowledge of collaborative professional learning and K–12 curricular implementation practices in visual and performing arts.
• Ability to facilitate coordinated internal and external communication strategies for a comprehensive fine arts department.
• Campus-level or district-level administrative experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or higher.
• Principal certification.
• At least five years of teaching experience in a fine arts classroom.

Responsibilities

• Maintain awareness of Board of Trustees issues that directly or indirectly affect the District Fine Arts program.
• Initiate and coordinate District fine arts curriculum and scope and sequence for teachers at all grade levels.
• Assist principals and teachers in coordinating arts instruction with other curriculum areas and selecting materials for enrichment, recreation, curricular support, and arts appreciation.
• Coordinate with the Teaching and Learning Department on creating and adding course offerings when appropriate.
• Ensure Fine Arts course offerings meet state and/or District criteria.
• Oversee development and distribution of copyright information and current information on UIL rules and regulations and other co-curricular and extracurricular Fine Arts activities.
• Establish curricular delivery standards for Fine Arts divisions for campus principals.
• Oversee purchases, repairs, and maintenance of Fine Arts equipment.
• Assess and support District needs for additional Fine Arts personnel, establish candidate pools, and oversee recruitment, assignment, and evaluation of Fine Arts personnel.
• Assist with recruiting and interviewing qualified applicants for Arts programs and review staffing and compensation needs for recommendations to Human Resources.
• Collaborate with principals on personnel matters related to the Fine Arts program and support the assignment of cooperating Fine Arts teachers for university student teachers.
• Supervise and evaluate central-office Fine Arts staff.
• Research, develop, and present reports regarding the District Fine Arts program and related subjects as directed.
• Coordinate and maintain a departmental staff handbook covering relevant policies, procedures, and District communications.
• Support the compilation, maintenance, and filing of required reports, records, and documents.
• Oversee planning and administration of the District Fine Arts budget and administer the districtwide central administration Fine Arts budget.
• Ensure Fine Arts teachers comply with District, state, and federal laws on public-fund expenditures.
• Coordinate with the business office and Chief Financial Officer on bids for Fine Arts equipment, and with the District Business Office on professional vendors for equipment and supplies.
• Supervise coordinators maintaining records for fiscal and inventory management, including budget, equipment, and personnel.
• Collaborate with the Professional Development Department to develop and maintain professional development opportunities for Fine Arts staff.
• Participate and provide leadership in state professional organizations representing Fine Arts divisions.
• Encourage and support student art performances, productions, and exhibits representing the school or District.
• Maintain liaison with community agencies and groups interested in the school Fine Arts program.
• Perform other duties as assigned; responsibilities and assignments may be adjusted to meet District needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed