Administrator of Fine Arts

Administrator of Fine Arts

School Board Office

12-month position

Are you a visionary leader passionate about nurturing creativity and shaping the future of fine arts education? Montgomery County Public Schools seeks a dynamic Administrator of Fine Arts to lead and coordinate our fine arts curriculum and events. This role offers a unique opportunity to champion the power of music, visual arts, and theater, enriching the lives of our students and community. We are looking for someone who believes that what they do each day will profoundly impact our community.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate the PreK-12 fine arts program
• Develop curricula and guides for fine arts programs throughout the division
• Plan and implement instructional initiatives
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience with state and federal requirements, including the Virginia Standards of Learning
• Develop strong collaborative, positive communications with community and school resources
• Partner with central office and school administrators to strategically determine appropriate staffing needs for fine arts positions
• Actively assist school administrators in thoroughly screening and interviewing for fine arts personnel
• Collaborate with school and central office administrators to optimize scheduling for teachers in assigned fine arts positions
• Design, provide, and maintain relevant, high-quality professional development programs and resource materials for all fine arts staff, promoting continuous growth and innovation
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders through outstanding written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate an ability to work with parents and staff as a team
• Display a record of success in establishing an effective learning environment and maintaining high standards
• Demonstrate experience or working familiarity with Google Drive for instruction, collaboration, and coursework
• Engage in a collaborative leadership style and contribute to a positive team environment
• Create and maintain an inclusive, supportive learning environment that respects the diverse backgrounds and needs of all students
• Demonstrate dependability, punctuality, and reliability in fulfilling responsibilities
• Foster positive relationships and work effectively with parents and families
• Model professional behavior by being dependable, punctual, and present
• Maintain an unquestionable degree of confidentiality
• Demonstrate an ability to multitask, work with interruptions, and work under pressure
• Other duties as assigned by the superintendent

QUALIFICATIONS

• Hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Administration and Supervision, PreK-12
• Master's degree or higher in School Administration or Curriculum and Instruction from an accredited college or university
• Have at least five years of teaching experience in the fine arts field
• Possesses experience with curriculum development
• Have experience organizing division fine arts events

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three years of administrative experience

Salary: $83,487.52 - $143,319.96 annually, with benefits; commensurate with experience

FLSA: Exempt

BENEFITS:

Anthem Medical Plans - Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage

Ameritas Vision Plan - Coverage includes eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses

Delta Dental Plan - FREE Delta Dental coverage for employees, spouses, and families

Carilion EAP - FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health, legal, financial concerns, and crisis support available to employees and their families

Generous Employee Leave Benefits - MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees, including paid sick leave, personal leave, funeral leave, and annual leave. Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences and earn wellness leave.

Virginia Retirement System (VRS) - Full-time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost. MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account.

Employee Sick Leave Bank - Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank, which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long-term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.

You may visit the link below for quick access to the employee benefits portal page. Look around to find offered policy information, claim forms, search for a provider, and more.

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

EEO Statement:

The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, status as a veteran, and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities, programs and activities that are accessible, usable and available to qualified disabled persons. Further, the Montgomery County School Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health, welfare and other social services

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:

Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources

750 Imperial Street, SE, Christiansburg, VA 24073