Director of Fine Arts - Elevate Student Achievement

Fort Bend ISD; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Bend ISD is seeking a Director of Fine Arts to lead the district's arts programs and curriculum. The role requires strategic oversight of instructional offerings, assessment alignment, and collaboration with principals and teachers to advance student achievement.

The candidate will guide curriculum development, supervise staff, and ensure resources and professional development support district goals and performance indicators.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education is required.
• Valid Texas TEA teaching certification for music, art, dance or theatre.
• Valid Texas Mid-Management or Principal Certification.
• Minimum of 5 years of fine arts instruction experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of fine arts leadership experience.
• Proven experience developing and implementing curriculum, instruction and assessments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and delivery of fine arts programs aligned with district goals.
• Monitor and reevaluate programs using input from teachers and principals, data and research to improve outcomes.
• Encourage and support student performances, exhibits, and displays of student work.
• Ensure necessary time, resources, materials, and technology are available.
• Plan staff development for fine arts teachers aligned with district mission.
• Observe classroom instruction and provide feedback to facilitate improvement.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Leadership

Curriculum development

Data-driven decision making

Education

Master's degree in education

Texas TEA teaching certification (music/art/dance/theatre)

Texas Mid-Management or Principal Certification

5+ years of fine arts instruction

2+ years of fine arts leadership

Curriculum, instruction and assessments development

Understanding of written, taught, tested curriculum

Job description

Fort Bend ISD is seeking a Director of Fine Arts to lead the district's arts programs and curriculum. The role requires strategic oversight of instructional offerings, assessment alignment, and collaboration with principals and teachers to advance student achievement.

The candidate will guide curriculum development, supervise staff, and ensure resources and professional development support district goals and performance indicators.