Assistant Director of Fine Arts

American Leadership Academy is now accepting applications for Assistant Director of Fine Arts at our Queen Creek JH/HS campus. Candidates must possess a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance card. The Assistant Director Fine Arts will assist in the administration of the Fine Arts Department and manage instructional Fine Arts programs. Supervise District Fine Arts program areas to ensure the delivery of a rigorous and aligned curriculum. The incumbent will collaborate with others to ensure the continuous improvement of the District's Fine Arts programs. Advocate for and promote community engagement in District Fine Arts program areas. Curriculum & Instruction Supervise district Fine Arts program areas to ensure the delivery of a rigorous and aligned curriculum Provide 7-12 Fine Arts teachers with the knowledge and skills to deliver the written, taught, and assessed curriculum effectively, thereby improving student achievement and program retention Plan, develop, execute, and facilitate professional learning activities for Fine Arts teachers Perform administrative and supervisory work involved in designing, developing, coordinating, implementing, evaluating, and revising Fine Arts curriculum Advise teachers and other district personnel in the selection, use, and purchase of instructional materials and equipment related to specific Fine Arts program areas Continuous Improvement Collaborate with others to ensure the continuous improvement of the Districts Fine Arts programs Provide recommendations for improvements to Fine Arts program areas as they relate to student needs Participate in state, local, and district meetings and workshops pertaining to assigned responsibilities Remain current on educational trends and practices as they relate to education in general and more specifically to the Fine Arts Advocacy Advocate for and promote community engagement in District Fine Arts program areas Organize and implements specific competitions and productions which are sponsored for District-wide involvement in specific Fine Arts program areas Assist with articulating the District's and Departments mission, vision, and values as they relate to Fine Arts programs Solicit the support of the community at-large in the achievement of the District's and Departments goals Administrative Perform administrative and supervisory duties to ensure the smooth operation of the Fine Arts Department and campus Fine Arts programs Assist the Director of Fine Arts with administrative and supervisory tasks Supervisory Responsibilities Carries out supervisory responsibilities for the Fine Arts Department in accordance with the Districts policies and applicable laws Create a Fine Arts applicant pools for campus principals Assist in the process of recruiting, screening, interviewing, hiring and training assigned staff Plan, assign, and direct work for the Fine Arts program Conduct performance appraisals of assigned staff Address complaints and resolve problems in a timely manner Minimum Requirements: Valid AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts or related field Preferred Requirements: Masters degree in Fine Arts or related field Valid AZ Teaching Certificate with Fine Arts background At least 5 years’ experience in a 7-12 environment providing fine arts supervision Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: Monday to Friday Application Question(s): What is your desired salary range? Education: Bachelor's (Required) Ability to Relocate: Queen Creek, AZ 85142: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person

Salary : $48,000 - $70,000