Director of Fine and Applied Arts

Director of Fine and Applied Arts

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

SUPERVISES: Club and Activity Sponsors, Licensed Staff, and Non-Licensed staff as assigned by the Principal

POSITION OBJECTIVE: The Director of Fine and Applied Arts will foster a creative environment that encourages student expression, critical thinking, and artistic excellence. By managing a talented team of educators and collaborating with students, faculty, parents, and the broader community, the director will enhance the cultural life of the school and create opportunities for students to develop their artistic skills and talents. Additionally, the Director of Fine and Applied Arts will ensure the program aligns with the school's educational mission and the Board of Education, provides equitable access to all students, and cultivates a lifelong appreciation for the arts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Illinois Public Educator License, General Administrative Endorsement, and Teacher Evaluator designation required

2. Master's degree in education, or a related services field

3. Teaching or administrative experience in content area

4. Experience working successfully in a diverse, multicultural environment

REQUIRED SKILLS:

1. Possess a strong foundation in curriculum, instruction, assessment, and Illinois Learning Standards.

2. Knowledgeable in planning, organizing, and directing educational assessment services of the District; the laws and regulations relating to testing, assessment, and evaluation; the current research as well as best practices and multiple measures of student achievement

3. Ability to read, interpret, and explain materials from Board policy, administrative procedures, professional journals, and legal documents, including Illinois School Code

4. Ability to problem solve, make independent decisions, and effectuate change

5. Good verbal and written communication skills

6. Demonstrated leadership ability to work with high school students and adults

7. Ability to interpret and analyze data, and produce high-quality presentations and documents

8. Ability to deal with difficult situations courteously, tactfully, and with discretion and good judgment

9. Ability to interact effectively with a variety of audiences and individuals

10. Current knowledge of best practices in business, operations, and human resources

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve as a member of building leadership team

1. Provide high-quality leadership to coordinate and improve the student academic and support services provided to students and families.

2. Provide leadership and vision for implementing systems and practices that promote inclusion, equity, and anti-racism throughout the school.

3. Lead and serve on the building administrator's leadership team, providing knowledge and expertise about school initiatives and programs, Professional Learning Communities, and the School Improvement Goals.

4. Assists the building leadership team in the overall administration of the school

5. Supervise various student events throughout the year including weekends and evenings

6. Models mutual respect; integrity; professionalism; multicultural awareness; gender, racial, and ethnic equity; and the values, beliefs, and attitudes that inspire others to perform to their highest potential.

7. Performs special projects and assignments at the direction of the Principal and/or designee.

Administers and coordinates the fine and applied arts activity program.

1. Meets with club and activity sponsors to establish goals, review membership criteria, review school policies and review progress on a regular basis

2. Develops and manages annual activities budget and fund accounts

3. Approve/deny and process all activity requisitions and withdrawals from activity accounts

Supervises and Evaluates the Performance of Licensed and Non-Licensed Staff Members

1. Teach one class

2. Supervises and evaluates classroom instruction

3. Supervises and evaluates curriculum-related activities

4. Recruits, screens, hires, trains, recommends for hiring, and assigns candidates

5. Helps teachers understand the special needs or challenges of individual students

6. Supports the professional development of staff members

7. Orients new teachers in the content area, working collaboratively with PAR consulting teachers

8. Plans, evaluates, and oversees testing programs for assigned curricular area, including common assessments

9. Follows district evaluation policies and procedures for assigned staff

10. Recommends for dismissal, tenure, and job assignments

Coordinates the Review, Revision and Implementation of Departmental Curriculum.

1. Facilitates Sender School Articulation meetings

2. Analyzes student placement and student progress in the content area

3. Works with teachers to develop curriculum and assessments aligned to Illinois Learning Standards and Instructional Mandates, e.g. learning targets, curriculum guides, and assessments (formative and summative)

4. Supervises the implementation of curriculum and instructional programs

5. Supervises and coordinates the ordering, use, and maintenance of departmental instructional materials

6. Assists in the planning of departmental professional development

7. Plans and coordinates curriculum night for incoming ninth graders

Leads the Department

1. Implements board policies and procedures

2. Organizes and coordinates departmental meetings

3. Keeps informed about current trends and practices in subject fields and instruction and promotes curricular innovation and a culture of professional learning

4. Collaborates with other departmental leaders to coordinate programs

5. Participates in activities for continued professional growth

6. Works to resolve both inter and intra-departmental conflicts

7. Maintains open communication with parents, parent groups, and community organizations

8. Represents the district at professional meetings and conferences

9. Leads staff and provides professional development in implementing culturally responsive teaching and research-based equitable instructional practices

10. Co-lead curriculum committees with the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction

11. Works with principal and building leadership team on school improvement initiatives

12. Promotes the use of data-informed decision-making in various contexts, including curriculum design, assessment, and evaluation, and oversees the design of student intervention programs that support school improvement initiatives and college and career readiness.

13. Understands the master schedule and assists in the development of student schedules as well as making student scheduling adjustments as needed throughout the academic school year

14. Maintains administrative records; prepares reports and correspondence

15. Serves as a member of the core administrative team

16. Supervises school-sponsored events; supervises chaperones as assigned

17. Performs other duties as assigned by the principal

18. Manages requests for attendance and travel to professional meetings and conferences by assigned staff

19. Teach extra course sections when emergencies arise

Provides Fiscal Management for the Department(s)

1. Contracts for purchase and delivery of goods and services

2. Approves purchase requisitions for the department

3. Obtains comparative prices and quotations when appropriate

4. Manages extracurricular budgets

5. Prepares and administers the budget for assigned departments

6. Advises the principal(s) on the department's budgetary needs

7. Communicates with the business office regarding fiscal matters

8. Prepares and implements grants as appropriate

9. Implements strategies to support Board Goals

10. Provides Professional Outreach (presentations, etc.)

11. Provides Community Outreach

Manages Departmental Organization

1. Maintains administrative records; prepares reports and correspondence

2. Serves as member of core administrative team

3. Supervises school-sponsored events; supervises chaperones as assigned

4. Assists the principal in the overall administration of the school

5. Performs other duties as assigned by the principal

6. Manages requests for attendance and travel to professional meetings and conferences by assigned staff

7. Conducts department meetings and attends relevant school, district and professional meetings as necessary

8. Responds to requests for information about the department

9. Assigns teachers and advises administrators regarding the master schedule

10. Works with the building manager regarding facilities

Engages Students in Leadership

1. Organizes and presents leadership opportunities that include leadership skills, knowledge of parliamentary procedure, communication skills, and conflict-resolution strategies

2. Recruits and retains student leaders

3. Meets regularly with student government and class boards to facilitate discussions and relationships between and among students and administrators/Board of Education members

4. Meets regularly with club leaders to coordinate school-wide events

5. Develops an all-school governmental council consisting of representatives from athletics and activities to create a unified voice to the administration

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 205 day work calendar with irregular or extended work hours including evenings and weekends.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is continuously interacting with the public, staff, and students. The employee frequently must meet multiple demands from several people. The employee is regularly required to sit and stand. The employee is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Occasionally the employee must use hand/grip strength to operate office equipment. Ability to withstand long-term use of video display terminals is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is required to regularly interact with the students, staff, and the public.

SALARY RANGE: Target hiring range for this position will be between $130,000 to $160,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

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The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Niles Township High School District 219 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and practice of District 219 to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. District 219 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, or handicap.

The District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for an opening should contact the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources.