Utica City School District is hiring: Director of Fine Arts, Library Media and S

Overview :

The Director of Fine Arts, Library Media, and Special Areas (K-12) reports to the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment and is responsible for the administration and supervision of every facet of the District’s Fine Arts and Library Media programming and other special areas as assigned. The primary purpose is to coordinate activities, supervise instruction, administer budget, and direct the curriculum of the music, theater arts, and non-athletic extracurricular programs for the Utica City School District in grades K-12. This also includes monitoring classroom instruction, management of curriculum, implementation of professional development, as well as planning and coordination of all activities and events in these areas.

Qualifications :

Candidate must possess a valid New York State certificate as School District Leader or School District Administrator.

Five years’ experience as a teacher, school building leader and / or Central Office Administrator preferred.

Leadership responsibility in an area of fine arts preferred.

Special Knowledge / Skills :

Ability to develop and manage programs and budgets.

Knowledge of overall operations of music, art, theater, and non-athletic extracurricular programs.

Must possess strong leadership, public relations, interpersonal and communication skills.

Knowledge of state policies governing extracurricular events and participation.

Ability to manage budget and personnel.

Ability to coordinate district functions.

Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data.

Duties and Responsibilities (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or logical assignment to the position) :

Instructional and Program Management :

• Direct the development, evaluation, revision and alignment of fine arts curriculum K-12 in the areas of instrumental music, vocal music, visual art, drama / theater and nonathletic extracurricular activities.
• Direct the development, evaluation, revision and alignment of curriculum of Library Media K-12. This includes but is not limited to prioritization of and alignment to locally and state adopted standards, curriculum mapping and design, development and alignment of assessments, etc.
• Develop and implement a plan to create and institute a fully functioning school district marching band.
• Serve as the District contact on all non-athletic, extracurricular matters.
• Direct, organize and coordinate the development of new and / or innovative fine arts and library media programs for the District.
• Work with all fine arts teachers, library media and non-athletic extracurricular activities advisors on educational and administrative procedural needs of their programs.
• Develop and maintain an inventory of all fine arts and library media equipment for each school in the District.
• Assist in making travel arrangements for all fine arts, library media and non-athletic student groups, as required.
• Plan and manage District-wide fine arts, library media and non-athletic extracurricular events and activities.
• Arrange for staff development, workshops, clinics, and staff meetings designed to revise and align curriculum, assessments and to improve instruction.
• Review and evaluate latest developments in the fine arts and library media curriculum.
• Work with district staff to coordinate, plan and promote district-wide activities including but not limited to annual fine arts events.
• Coordinate and assist in the development of the district-wide events calendar.
• Management and oversight of programming for Home Instruction, including homebound medical students and suspended students (including those assigned to the Raiders Learning Academy, after school suspension programs or to a virtual learning program, etc.).
• Coordinating with the medical department to secure authorization for homebound medical requests.
• Coordinating the enrollment of students into these programs.
• Recruitment and oversight of home instruction tutors.
• Working with principals to ensure that lessons, classwork and instruction is being provided for students.
• Maintains enrollment and program records.
• Preparation and submission of monthly reports to the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment.
• Attendance at district and school concerts, productions and events.
• Coordinate programs and services related to this position through the local BOCES.

Policy, Reports, and Law :

Budget :

Personnel Management :

Community Relations :

All other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools and / or the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer which fully and actively supports equal access for all regardless of Race, Color, Weight, National Origin, Ethnic Group, Religion, Religious Practice, Disability, Sexual Orientation, Gender, Age, Veteran Status or Genetic Information.

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