UTIN0315676-1017
2024-09-03T00:00:00
2024-12-31T00:00:00
The Utica City School District announces a vacancy for the administrative title: Director of Fine Arts, Library Media and Special Areas (K-12).12-month position / Salary: $141,688 / Bargaining Unit: UAAStart Date: As soon as possible or September 2024The 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 budgetsKnowledge of overall operations of music, art, theater, and non-athletic extracurricular programsMust possess strong leadership, public relations, interpersonal and communication skillsKnowledge of state policies governing extracurricular events and participationAbility to manage budget and personnelAbility to coordinate district functionsAbility 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 curriculumWork 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 InstructionIncludes homebound medical student 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 requestsCoordinating the enrollment of students into these programsRecruitment and oversight of home instruction tutorsWorking with principals to ensure that lessons, classwork and instruction is being provided for studentsMaintains enrollment and program recordsPreparation and submission of monthly reports to the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and AssessmentAttendance at district and school concerts, productions and events.Coordinate programs and services related to this position through the local BOCESIn addition to applying on OLAS, all interested candidates must apply through: https://www.uticaschools.org/ The Utica City School District will be accepting applications through OLAS and this site. Please note, you must create an online account in order to apply. If you have questions relating to the application process, please contact Chief Human Resources Officer, Sara Klimek at sklimek@uticaschools.org.
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