Managing Director of Fine Arts

Frisco ISD • Frisco, TX

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About The Position

The Managing Director of Fine Arts provides oversight of the District’s fine arts program and ensures students have varied and extensive opportunities to participate as creators, performers, and consumers. The role oversees instructional programming, personnel, budgets, reporting, equipment, professional development, and community relations across fine arts divisions, including dance, music, theater arts, and visual arts. The position reports to the Deputy Superintendent of Schools and has a 226-day work year. Actual salary is calculated based on experience.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher preferred.
• Principal certification preferred.
• Knowledge of 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 in visual and performing arts.
• Ability to facilitate coordinated internal and external communication strategies for a comprehensive fine arts department.
• Minimum of five years of fine arts classroom teaching experience preferred.
• Campus-level or district-level administrative experience.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor Board of Trustees discussions and issues that directly or indirectly affect the District Fine Arts program.
• Initiate and coordinate District fine arts curriculum and scope-and-sequence materials 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 the creation and addition of course offerings.
• Oversee compliance of Fine Arts courses with state and District criteria.
• Oversee the development and distribution of copyright information and current rules and regulations for UIL competitions 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 District Fine Arts staffing needs and lead the development of candidate pools for campus vacancies.
• Oversee recruitment, assignment, and evaluation of Fine Arts personnel; assist with recruiting and interviewing qualified applicants.
• Review Fine Arts staffing and compensation needs and make recommendations to Human Resources.
• Collaborate with principals on personnel matters involving the Fine Arts program and support Human Resources in securing and assigning cooperating Fine Arts teachers for university student teachers.
• Supervise and evaluate central-office Fine Arts staff.
• Research, develop, and present reports about the District Fine Arts program and related subjects as directed.
• Coordinate and maintain a departmental staff handbook covering relevant District policies, procedures, and communications.
• Support the compilation, maintenance, and filing of required reports, records, and documents.
• Oversee planning and administration of the district-level Fine Arts budget and administer the districtwide central administration Fine Arts budget.
• Ensure Fine Arts teachers comply with District, state, and federal laws governing public expenditures.
• Coordinate with the business office and Chief Financial Officer on bids for Fine Arts equipment, and with the District Business Office to secure qualified professional vendors.
• Supervise coordinators in maintaining records for fiscal and inventory management, including budget, equipment, and personnel records.
• Collaborate with the Professional Development Department to develop and maintain Fine Arts professional development opportunities.
• Participate actively and provide leadership in state professional organizations representing Fine Arts divisions.
• Encourage and support student arts 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