Performing Arts Department Chair Grades 512, South End (Internal Only)

Grosse Pointe Public School System; Grosse Pointe (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Grosse Pointe Public School System in Michigan seeks a Performing Arts Department Chair to provide collaborative leadership and coordinate the grades 5-12 program on the district's south end.

You will work with performing arts teachers and district and building administrators to support high-quality programming, align instruction across grade levels, and serve as a liaison to promote communication, staff voice in decisions, and district initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current GPPSS performing arts teacher with Michigan teaching certification and endorsement.
• Knowledge of performing arts instruction, curriculum development, and grades 5-12 alignment.
• Strong communication, organization, collaboration, and meeting facilitation skills.
• Commitment to shared leadership, staff voice, collaborative decision-making, and positive professional relationships.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple performing arts disciplines, grade levels, buildings, and programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the ongoing development, review, implementation, and vertical alignment of the grades 5-12 performing arts curriculum.
• Facilitate collaborative discussions regarding curriculum, instructional practices, assessments, resources, and program needs.
• Work with department members and administration to identify curricular priorities, address areas of need, and support continuous improvement.
• Support the implementation and communication of district curricular initiatives and instructional expectations.
• Plan, organize, and facilitate department meetings that promote collaboration, shared problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
• Establish opportunities to gather input and feedback from department members regarding decisions, recommendations, and initiatives that impact programs.
• Facilitate collaborative decision-making, represent the perspectives and professional expertise of department members, and build consensus when appropriate.
• Promote positive professional relationships and collaboration among performing arts staff across buildings, grade levels, and disciplines.
• Serve as a liaison between grades 5-12 performing arts staff and district and building administration, ensuring timely and consistent two-way communication.
• Communicate relevant information to department members and bring departmental questions, recommendations, needs, and feedback forward to administration.
• Assist with the coordination of department-wide initiatives, events, professional learning, resources, and other activities as appropriate.
• Collaborate with department members and administrators regarding recommendations for instructional materials, equipment, technology, facilities, and other program resources.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Facilitation

Leadership

Staff engagement

Education

Michigan teaching certification

Endorsement

Job description

Position Summary

The Performing Arts Department Chair provides collaborative leadership and coordination for the grades 5-12 Performing Arts Department on the south end of the district. The Department Chair works in partnership with performing arts teachers and district and building administrators to support high-quality, aligned performing arts programming and instruction across grade levels.

Position Summary

The Performing Arts Department Chair provides collaborative leadership and coordination for the grades 5-12 Performing Arts Department on the south end of the district. The Department Chair works in partnership with performing arts teachers and district and building administrators to support high-quality, aligned performing arts programming and instruction across grade levels.

The Department Chair serves as a liaison between department staff and administration, facilitates communication and collaboration, and ensures that staff voice and expertise are incorporated into departmental decisions.

Essential Responsibilities

Curriculum & Instructional Leadership

• Lead and coordinate the ongoing development, review, implementation, and vertical alignment of the grades 5-12 performing arts curriculum.
• Facilitate collaborative discussions regarding curriculum, instructional practices, assessments, resources, and program needs.
• Work with department members and administration to identify curricular priorities, address areas of need, and support continuous improvement.
• Support the implementation and communication of district curricular initiatives and instructional expectations.

Department Leadership & Collaboration

• Plan, organize, and facilitate department meetings that promote collaboration, shared problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
• Establish opportunities to gather input and feedback from department members regarding decisions, recommendations, and initiatives that impact performing arts programs.
• Facilitate collaborative decision-making, represent the perspectives and professional expertise of department members, and build consensus when appropriate.
• Promote positive professional relationships and collaboration among performing arts staff across buildings, grade levels, and disciplines.

Communication & Coordination

• Serve as a liaison between grades 5-12 performing arts staff and district and building administration, ensuring timely and consistent two-way communication.
• Communicate relevant information to department members and bring departmental questions, recommendations, needs, and feedback forward to administration.
• Assist with the coordination of department-wide initiatives, events, professional learning, resources, and other activities as appropriate.
• Collaborate with department members and administrators regarding recommendations for instructional materials, equipment, technology, facilities, and other program resources.

Qualifications

• Current GPPSS performing arts teacher with appropriate Michigan teaching certification and endorsement.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective performing arts instruction, curriculum development, and grades 5-12 program alignment.
• Strong communication, organization, collaboration, and meeting facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to shared leadership, staff voice, collaborative decision-making, and positive professional relationships.
• Ability to consider the needs of multiple performing arts disciplines, grade levels, buildings, and programs while supporting a cohesive grades 5-12 performing arts program.

Compensation

Compensation will be provided in accordance with the applicable GPEA collective bargaining agreement and EPED schedule.