District Director of Fine Arts Programs

Frisco ISD; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Frisco ISD seeks a visionary leader to oversee the District Fine Arts program, guiding K-12 dance, music, theatre, and visual arts. The role focuses on developing curriculum, coordinating with schools, and ensuring compliance with UIL rules and federal/state policies.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree and significant administrative experience in arts education, with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher preferred
• Principal certification preferred
• 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 skills with demonstrated ability to conceptualize, lead, and evaluate large-scale fine arts and enrichment projects
• Knowledge of collaborative professional learning and curricular implementation practices K-12 in the areas of visual and performing arts
• Minimum of five years of teaching experience in a fine arts classroom preferred
• Campus-level or district-level administrative experience

Responsibilities

• Maintain an awareness of issues currently under discussion by the Board of Trustees affecting the District Fine Arts program
• Coordinate preparation of District curriculum/scope and sequence for Arts teachers at all grade levels
• Assist principals and teachers in coordinating Arts instruction with other curriculum areas
• Coordinate selection and use of enrichment materials and curricular support for the Arts
• Coordinate with Teaching and Learning to create new course offerings when appropriate
• Ensure Fine Arts course offerings meet state and District criteria
• Oversee copyright information distribution to principals and teachers
• Oversee UIL and other co-curricular Fine Arts activities rules and communications
• Set curricular delivery standards for all Fine Arts divisions and communicate to campus principals
• Oversee purchase, repair, and maintenance of Fine Arts equipment
• Lead recruitment and assignment of Fine Arts personnel
• Coordinate with HR on staffing of Fine Arts positions
• Supervise Fine Arts staff at central office
• Produce reports on the Fine Arts program as directed
• Maintain Fine Arts staff handbook and required records
• Oversee the district Fine Arts budget and expenditures
• Coordinate with business office on bids for Fine Arts equipment
• Collaborate with Professional Development to support Fine Arts staff
• Support student performances and community arts activities

Skills

Knowledge of K-12 fine arts programs

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

UIL rules knowledge

Collaborative professional learning

Communication of rules and regulations

Administrative leadership

Education

Master's degree or higher

Principal certification preferred

Job description

Frisco ISD seeks a visionary leader to oversee the District Fine Arts program, guiding K-12 dance, music, theatre, and visual arts. The role focuses on developing curriculum, coordinating with schools, and ensuring compliance with UIL rules and federal/state policies.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree and significant administrative experience in arts education, with strong organizational and communication skills.