Assistant Director of Visual & Performing Arts

Responsible for assisting in the overall administration of the instructional programs and management of the district fine arts program.

Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.

Qualifications

Education / Certification / Licensure

Master’s degree in Educational Administration

Valid Texas Teaching certification

Valid Texas Mid-management certification

Special Knowledge / Skills

Strong organization skills

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Experience

Minimum of three years successful teaching experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Facilitate the development, revision, and administration of curriculum documents and assessment instruments.
• Facilitate staff development and meetings for Fine Arts faculty.
• Assist in the development, management, and implementation of the budget for Fine Arts programming.
• Facilitate exhibits, opening receptions, festivals, and district wide events.
• Contribute to district-wide calendar and website for Fine Arts.
• Contribute to the District Strategic Plan for Fine Arts.
• Attend district Fine Art programs, contests, exhibitions, productions, and events.
• Recruit quality teacher candidates.
• Participate in interviews of teacher candidates for professional employment in the fine arts in CCISD.
• Attend all district professional meetings as required.
• Attend Campus Improvement Council meetings.
• Assist in the development of plans for future facilities in fine arts.
• Support campus principal with any necessary teacher or parent conferences.
• Contribute to the Visual Arts Resource Manual, Music Manual, student codes of conduct, and grading policies for fine arts.
• Report to the Board of Trustees accomplishments of the program.
• Communicate with teachers through notes, memos, and cards the positive impact they are having on their students and programs.
• Assist in the development and facilitate The Imagination Celebration, the district festival held annually in October.
• Assist in developing the district staffing formulas for fine arts.
• Assist in supervision of fine arts teacher.
• Exhibit CCISD Core Values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
• Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.
• Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth.
• Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.
• Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
• Demonstrates proficient levels of technology applications.
• Participates fully in drills and safety exercises to provide for the safety and overall emotional wellbeing of students.
• Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
• Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
• Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.
• Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
• Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school / department are met.
• Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).
• Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

Effective verbal and written communication; concentration while performing duties; ability to maintain emotional control under stress;

ability to work with frequent interruptions.

Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

Frequent district-wide and occasional state-wide travel; moderate to heavy lifting; standing, walking, bending; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

Term : 230 days