What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Secondary Programs and Fine Arts position at Catawba?
OB TITLE: Secondary/Fine Arts Director
FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT
SALARY GRADE: STATE SALARY SCHEDULE
LOCAL ADMINISTRATOR SUPPLEMENT
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
Responsible for coordinating the secondary instructional program (grades seven through twelve) and all fine arts activities. The Secondary Director reports to the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction and works collaboratively with other C&I directors to implement a successful Pre-Kindergarten through twelfth-grade instructional program.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Coordinates and assists with the implementation of the core and elective curricula in grades seven through twelve.
- Collects, organizes, and analyzes test data to note trends, problem areas, and noteworthy initiatives
- Monitors student achievement, applies best practices, and assists with the coordination of instructional programs
- Encourages instructional innovation and research-based practices in secondary schools
- Assists secondary schools in evaluating materials and textbooks
- Maintains current knowledge of state and national curriculum standards and initiatives
- Participates in secondary school activities as well as the greater Catawba County Community
- Defines and oversees the fine arts programs and activities of the secondary schools; works with school principals on best implementing the programs at each school; continuously reviews the programs and determines the need to add or delete activities
- Participates in the formation of the annual school district budget; manages both the secondary and fine arts budgeting; purchases equipment and supplies for each division as needed
- Maintains appropriate records of scheduled events and student activities
- Provides information to the local media when appropriate
- Communicates with parents who have concerns related to discipline and academics.
- Oversees the state-required Career and College Ready for each high school.
- Coordinates the credit recovery program; works with principals, counselors, and online facilitators to ensure students have the courses needed to graduate.
- Serves on the district reading committee and the district’s book challenge committee.
- Assist with creating and monitoring the progress of school-based instructional plans.
- Coordinates how schools provide class sections to Online Catawba.
- Collaborates with the local community college to coordinate the Career and College Promise program.
- Oversees the High School Scholars Academy Program in partnership with Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- Participates in the administration of the GEAR UP grant in partnership with Appalachian State University.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Facilitates grant proposals in specified areas
- Serves on committees as assigned
- Facilitates staff development activities for secondary schools
- Attend workshops, conferences, or seminars as assigned
- Frequently attends evening art-related events and activities for the county's secondary schools.
- Maintains various records and statistics; creates annual reports to fulfill state and local requirements
- Monitors budget expenditures
- Works with fine arts teachers in scheduling secondary events within Catawba County Schools
- Recognizes outstanding fine arts accomplishments for students and teachers at Catawba County Board of Education meetings
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in the areas of supervision, curriculum, or administration
- At least five years of successful teaching or administrative experience at the middle school, high school, or district level
- Demonstrated leadership, management, and supervision skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Administrative experience at both the middle and high school levels is preferred.
DISCLAIMER
This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this job. It is not a contract or guarantee of employment, salary, or benefits.
