HYPV0346260-0000
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2025-06-15T00:00:00
The Hyde Park Central School District seeks a Director of Fine & Performing Arts to provide visionary leadership, supervision, and coordination of the district’s K-12 visual arts and music programs. The Director ensures a high-quality, standards-based arts education for all students and promotes the integration of the arts across the curriculum. The role includes curriculum development, teacher support, program evaluation, budget management, community event management, and advocacy for the arts in alignment with New York State Learning Standards. Our Portrait of a HPCSD Employee includes the following qualities: confident learner, effective communicator, adaptable innovator, critical thinker, and responsible citizen. Our schools provide nurturing, respectful environments that develop and support the intellectual, social, emotional, physical and aesthetic development of our students. We celebrate diversity and foster a sense of belonging for all students, emphasizing the importance of contributing to the greater community. Key ResponsibilitiesCurriculum and InstructionLead the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive K-12 Fine & Performing Arts curriculum aligned with NYS Learning Standards for the Arts.Promote access and opportunity in all arts programs. Recruit staff and coordinate hiring committees for art and music staff as openings occur.Conduct monthly after school department meetings.Work with various stakeholders to develop/coordinate/curate district wide-arts in ed programming.Schedule/produce and preside over the district calendar of performance and exhibit events.Leadership and SupervisionSupervise and evaluate Fine & Performing Arts staff, including teachers, and instructional support personnel.Provide ongoing professional development aligned with best practices and state requirements.Facilitate collaboration among arts faculty and with other academic disciplines.Coordinate and supervise extracurricular ensembles and activities including theatrical productions at FDR and HMSWork with advisors to ITS, Tri-M and NAHS Honor Societies for student programing and recognition.Maintain relationships and coordinate activities with parent booster groups and community organizations.Program Development and ManagementOversee the planning and implementation of performances, exhibitions, and arts-related events.Coordinate external partnerships and collaborations with community arts organizations.Monitor and maintain facilities, equipment, and materials related to the arts.Develop public bids for equipment purchases with purchasing agentEnsure compliance with NYS regulations, certification requirements, and grant provisions.Identify and pursue funding opportunities including grants and donations.Coordinate departmental activities with those of other departments (facilities, tech, building use)Public Relations: Maintain positive public relations through the use of social media, development of press releases, events develop press releases in conjunction with BOCES for various district events and the district newsletter.Coordinate district-level field trips and conferences.Communication and AdvocacyServe as a liaison between the arts department, school leadership, families, and the broader community.Advocate for the value of arts education and promote student achievements in the arts.QualificationsRequired:New York State administrative certification (SAS, SDA, SBL, or SDL).Master’s degree in Arts Education, Educational Leadership, or related field.Minimum of five years successful teaching experience in the Fine or Performing Arts.Demonstrated leadership experience at the school or district level.Preferred:Experience supervising K-12 instructional programs.Familiarity with NYS Learning Standards for the Arts and best practices in arts integration.Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
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Hyde Park CSD
Mid-Hudson Valley
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