Central Office _ Senior Coordinator, K-12 Visual and Performing Arts (Curriculum and Instruction) 2026-2027

Smithville Elementary School PTO, Inc.; Stone Mountain (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced Senior Coordinator for K-12 Visual & Performing Arts to lead curriculum development and district-wide instructional initiatives. This role partners with district and school administrators to implement standards-aligned plans and to provide targeted professional learning for teachers and leaders.

Responsibilities include budget management, program evaluation, and collaboration with community partners to advance arts education across the

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Education Administration, or closely related field from a Georgia PSC approved college.
• Minimum five years managerial/administrative level or school-based related experience required.
• Valid Georgia PSC approved certificate in educational leadership at level L5, NL-5, PL-6, or above.

Responsibilities

• Develops and evaluates curriculum aligned to instructional standards for K-12 Visual & Performing Arts.
• Collaborates with district and school leaders on instructional plans and professional development.
• Designs staff development and coordinates district-wide learning opportunities for teachers.
• Interprets assessment results to guide district improvement and instructional planning.
• Manages budgets, requisitions, and purchasing for training and materials.
• Oversees resources and partnerships to support curriculum initiatives and events.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Staff development

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Education

Education Administration or related field

Job description

The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional Senior Coordinator, K-12 Visual & Performing Arts.

Grade/Schedule

Unified 130

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The material contained herein is subject to change. All open positions offered by the DeKalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements. The DeKalb County School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Title

Senior Coordinator, K-12 Visual & Performing Arts

Develops a comprehensive college and career readiness curriculum to improve learning opportunities for students and provides resources and training to support an aligned instructional program.

Essential Job Duties

• Assists with the development, evaluation and implementation of the curriculum aligned to an instructional framework and research-based strategies.
• Collaborates with district and school-based administrators in the development and implementation of instructional plans aligned to the state standards for K-12 Visual and Performing Arts.
• Collaborates with other district level departments to plan appropriate professional learning opportunities for teachers and leaders.
• Designs, implements, and evaluates school and district staff development in concert with district initiatives.
• Interprets assessment results at the regional and school level to identify district trends; uses assessment results to improve the instructional program by supporting comprehensive school improvement.
• Collaborates with administration in the development and implementation of instructional plans to address the social and emotional learning needs of all learners.
• Provides targeted assistance in content and pedagogy to school-based leaders, district-level leaders, and other identified teacher leaders.
• Develops prioritized budgets, requisitions, orders, and tracks the entire purchasing process from start to finish for training and material needs.
• Conducts regular classroom observations and provides feedback to teachers and instructional staff regarding implementation of instructional practices to support instructional improvement.
• Supports district and local school efforts to provide appropriate learning opportunities and age-appropriate events, fairs or competitions for students.
• Works in collaboration with various community organizations in support of the curriculum; pursues grant opportunities with partners and assists with implementation.
• Maintains knowledge of current relevant federal and state educational issues with consideration of the implication of these issues on local school programming.
• Procures resources and services to address curriculum and initiatives.
• Maintains compliance with all budget related rules, regulations, and legal requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Education Administration, or closely related field from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university required.
• Minimum five (5) years managerial/administrative level or school based closely related experience is required. If no school administration experience is held, five (5) years of progressive managerial/administrative level experience in a related industry field is required.
• Valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved certificate in educational leadership at level L5, NL-5, PL-6, or above required. If a level L-5, NL-5, PL-6, or above certificate is not held, the individual must be eligible for the NPL certificate in educational leadership.