Managing Director of Fine Arts

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

Reports To

Deputy Superintendent of Schools

Work Year Days

226

Salary

Actual salary will be calculated based on experience

Primary Purpose

Provide oversight to the District's fine arts program while ensuring varied and extensive opportunities for students to participate as creators, performers, and consumers.

Qualifications

Education/Certification: Master's degree or higher preferredPrincipal certification preferredSpecial Knowledge/Skills: 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

Ability to facilitate coordinated internal and external communication strategies for the comprehensive fine arts departmentExperience: Minimum of five years of teaching experience in a fine arts classroom preferred

Campus-level or district-level administrative experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional and Program Management: Maintain an awareness of all issues currently under discussion by the Board of Trustees, which directly or indirectly affect the District Fine Arts program.

Initiate and coordinate preparation of District curriculum/scope and sequence for use by Arts teachers in carrying out the instructional program at all grade levels.

Provide assistance to principals and teachers in coordinating instruction in the Arts program with other areas of the curriculum.

Work with principals and teachers in selecting and utilizing materials for enrichment, recreational use, curricular support, and appreciation for the Arts.

Coordinate with the Teaching and Learning Department regarding the creation and addition of new course offerings when appropriate.

Provide supervision to ensure that all Fine Arts course offerings meet the state and/or District criteria.

Provide oversight in the development and distribution to principals and teachers of information regarding copyright.

Provide oversight for the development and distribution of internal communication ensuring that the principals and teachers have current information regarding rules and regulations for all UIL competition, and other co-curricular and extracurricular Fine Arts activities.

Establish curricular delivery standards for all Fine Arts divisions to campus principals to further clarify District-modeled expectations.

Provide oversight regarding the purchase of new equipment, equipment repairs, and equipment maintenance for Fine Arts.

Personnel Management:

Maintain awareness and provide support in determining the District's needs for additional Fine Arts personnel.

Provide leadership, oversight, and management in the establishment of pools of candidates for campus consideration for open positions.

Provide oversight and management in the recruitment, assignment, and evaluation of Fine Arts personnel.

Assist in recruiting and interviewing applicants who are qualified to lead and support Arts programs for the District.

Review Fine Arts staffing and compensation needs to make recommendations to the Human Resources Department.

Serve as a collaborator with principals on questions relating to personnel involved in the Fine Arts program.

Support the Human Resources Department in securing and assigning cooperating teachers in the Fine Arts for student teachers from area universities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise and evaluate the work of Fine Arts staff located at the central office.

Policies, Reports, and Law:

Research, develop, and present reports regarding the District Fine Arts program and/or other subjects relevant to the Arts program as directed.

Coordinate and maintain a departmental staff handbook containing information relevant to the Arts regarding policies, procedures, and communications of the District.

Provide support to compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.

Budget Management:

Provide oversight in planning and administering the Fine Arts budget at the district level.

Administer the districtwide central administration Fine Arts budget.

Ensure that all Fine Arts teachers comply with District, state, and federal laws regarding the expenditure of public funds.

Coordinate with the business office and the Chief Financial Officer in preparation of bids for Fine Arts equipment.

Coordinate with the District Business Office in securing competent, professional vendors as suppliers of Arts equipment and supplies.

Supervise coordinators in the process of maintaining necessary records for proper fiscal and inventory management, which includes, but is not limited to, budget, equipment, and personnel.

School or Community Relations:

Collaborate with the Professional Development Department to develop and maintain a Fine Arts-related professional development program that provides varied growth opportunities for the Fine Arts staff.

Actively participate and provide leadership in state professional organizations representing the various divisions in the Fine Arts.

Encourage and support student Art performances, productions, and exhibits in the schools and community when they are representing the school and/or the District.

Maintain liaison with social, professional, civic, volunteer, and other community agencies and groups having an interest in the school Fine Arts program.

Other Duties as Assigned

Frisco ISD retains the right to adjust the responsibilities and assignments of all positions as needed to meet the needs of the District.

Work Relationships

Frisco ISD is committed to fostering a collaborative work environment that honors and supports the social and emotional well-being of all. Employees are expected to interact in a manner that is becoming of educators and promotes high levels of productivity for the benefit of the students we serve.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Work with frequent interruptions. Maintain emotional control under stress. Prolonged sitting. Occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting. Repetitive hand motions. Frequent keyboarding and use of mouse. Occasional reaching. Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. May work prolonged or irregular hours. Frequent districtwide, regional, and/or statewide travel.

Disclosure Statements

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.The Frisco Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, or disability status of otherwise qualified individuals. FISD does not discriminate on the basis of membership or application for membership in the uniformed services.

Date Last Updated:

2/1/2022