Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Fine Arts Coordinator role was established for the purpose/s of coordinating the regional Fine Arts program (Instrumental, vocal, and general music, theater, visual arts, dance) and related activities. This role also provides information and serves as a resource to others, interfacing with Fine Arts teachers to facilitate the integration of knowledge into teaching and learning by developing and conducting training classes on curriculum design and instructional strategies. The Fine Arts Coordinator provides input and recommendations regarding curriculum planning, provides input/insight on ways to improve teachers’ instructional techniques, and facilitates the review and selection of curricular materials. S/he will serve as a liaison for the region and its Fine Arts teachers and programs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advises and serves as liaison and advocate to assist Fine Arts teachers, instructional coaches and school leaders in KTX Houston.

• Analyzes student and program-related data to provide information related to student and program achievement in order to evaluate program effectiveness and to provide information needed for strategic planning.

• Collaborates with employees, parents, administrators, support organizations, etc. for the purpose of ensuring that activities meet student, program and regional objectives in an effective and timely manner.

• Conducts needs assessments to ensure region curriculum and professional development needs are met.

• Coordinates region-wide Fine Arts activities and processes (e.g. calendar, transportation, field trip requests, literature and equipment inventories, equipment repair and acquisition, fine arts facilities, set and equipment warehousing, etc.) to ensure the region’s Fine Arts programs proceed effectively and efficiently in accordance with the regional strategic plan.

• Facilitates the review and selection of curricular resources and related instructional aides for the purpose of providing quality materials in order to meet regional, state and federal educational standards.

• Identifies and actively recruits outstanding prospective Fine Arts teachers for teaching positions in the region and assists administrators in performing personnel administrative functions (e.g. selecting, counseling, training, supervising and evaluating, etc., as requested) for the purpose of

• maintaining necessary staffing, enhancing productivity of staff, and ensuring the Fine Arts program goals are achieved.

• Maintains a variety of files, documents and/or records (e.g. reports, logs, databases, agreements, licenses, copyrights, State and local reporting, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and complying with mandated requirements.

• Participates in meetings, workshops and/or training for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.

• Prepares a wide variety of documents and instructional materials in both manual and electronic formats (e.g. model lessons, recommendations, lesson plans, reports, instructions, memos, etc.) for the purpose of assisting in instructional programming, documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information.

• Represents the region and its Fine Arts programs in working with external stakeholders for the purpose of promoting positive relations and enhancing related educational services.

• Researches curriculum integration methods and materials for the purpose of meeting the regional strategic plan for student achievement and curriculum integration, including cross-curricular activities that better connect Fine Arts students and activities to the core classroom.

• Supports teachers, instructional coaches and schools by visiting classrooms and (co)observing fine art classrooms and offering feedback for the purpose of enhancing their understanding and application of educational and curriculum plans, strategies and materials and best practice in fine art.

• Develops and oversees regional fine art budget including a detailed budget proposal and tracking system and submission of all required paperwork to track and process invoicing.

• Works collaboratively with teachers to coordinate and facilitate regional arts events.

• Provides instructional leadership and support for all PK- 12 arts programming. S/he will work with designated teacher leaders to support teacher professional development for dance, music, theatre and visual art including the development of regional professional development (RPL) sessions

• Work collaboratively with the Talent team to oversee and coordinate the administration of SGA protocols that are a part of Teacher Career Pathways. This includes leading professional development to fine art teachers to support their understanding and administration of SGa protocols.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Arts related field preferred with a minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching and leadership experience in the field of fine arts (visual arts, theater arts, music, dance). 

• Experience with professional development, curriculum design and implementation, and current instructional methods required.

• Valid Texas teacher’s certification.

• Ability to supervise and evaluate the work of others

Additional Information

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

In addition to a competitive salary scale, a part of KIPP Texas’ competitive benefits options, KIPP offers all employees an $0 HMO plan for the employee only. In addition to our $0 plan, KIPP provides a $600 employer contribution towards a Health Savings Account and a variety of other supplemental benefits such as Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Life, etc.