About this role
Summary
The Coordinator of Visual Arts provides leadership and coordination for planning, implementation, and assessment of curriculum/instructional initiatives related to improvements in K-12 Fine Arts Education
## Essential Duties
- Coordinates the development of a comprehensive K-12 standards-based Fine Arts curriculum, inclusive of state standards for all District schools
- Provides leadership in the writing of minimum/essential benchmarks and standards for the Art, Dance, and Drama curricula
- Coordinates selection of instructional materials, supplies, textbooks, technology, and equipment needed to support the implementation of the Art, Dance, and Drama curricula
- Recommends and assigns adaptive art specialists for school service
- Assists in developing and managing an annual budget relating to the comprehensive Fine Arts education program
- Advises on educational specifications for K-12 Fine Art facilities; Recommends appropriate equipment for facilities
- Assists in reviewing and evaluating results of District-wide assessment programs and recommends appropriate modifications to the Art, Dance, and Drama curricula
- Coordinates face-to-face and online professional learning for Fine Arts teachers
- Collaborates with the Coordinator of Performing Arts to ensure the success of the Fine Arts Department
- Collaborates with HR to recruit and screen Fine Arts educators and assists principals in hiring qualified Fine Arts education teachers
- Develops and manages Fine Arts education grant budgets and grant programs
- Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator
Required Education
Master’s Degree in Dance, Drama, Art, or Education
## Certification/Licensure
Must hold or be eligible for Georgia Teaching Certification in the area of Dance, Drama, or Art Leadership Certification strongly preferred
## Experience Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience and 3 additional years of classroom teaching experience required; Experience in the administration of budgets preferred
## Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Must have strong undergraduate aptitude in Dance, Drama or Art
- Ability to supervise and work effectively with departmental personnel
- Good decision-making and problem solving skills
- Ability to develop implement, monitor, and evaluate program goals and initiatives
- Working knowledge of standards-based instruction and assessment
- Ability to identify and articulate best practices in curriculum and instruction
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Working Conditions
- Normal office environment
Physical Demands
- Routine physical activity associated with normal office environment