Job Title: Fine Arts Coordinator
Reports to: Managing Director of Fine Arts
Dept/School: Administration/Fine Arts
Work Year: 226 days
Salary: Base salary: $81,200 Actual salary will be calculated based on experience.
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Provide leadership and coordination to ensure an aligned instructional program for the Frisco ISD Fine Arts programs by working collaboratively with principals, teachers, staff, and appropriate committees regarding curriculum development, instructional materials, classroom resources, assessment tools, and the implementation of the Frisco ISD Fine Arts programs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
Valid Texas teaching certificate
Master’s degree or higher preferred
Principal/Administrative certification preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of curriculum design and implementation
Mastery of best practices for Fine Arts instruction and assessment
Thorough understanding of technology relevant to the areas of responsibility
Extensive content knowledge and a desire to learn about and support all divisions
Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness
Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Ability to develop and facilitate adult learning experiences (professional development) and oversee divisional professional learning communities within specific areas of responsibility
Ability to collaborate effectively
Experience:
Minimum of five years teaching experience in a Fine Arts classroom
Campus and district educational leadership experience preferred
Curriculum writing experience preferred
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment:
Develop, strengthen, promote, and coordinate the Fine Arts instructional programming to help students develop a sense of self-worth and critical thinking skills.
Work collaboratively with stakeholders to supervise the instructional and extra-curricular programs of assigned divisions for a strong Fine Arts Department.
Coordinate the selection, implementation, development, evaluation, and revision of instructional materials.
Focus assigned subject area curriculum and programming toward accomplishing the District’s mission and goals.
Develop evaluative instruments and analyze evaluation data to guide program improvement.
Plan instructional programs to meet identified needs.
Monitor instructional processes systematically and continuously to verify that program activities are keyed to producing desired program outcomes and recognition of programs’ success.
Communication and Community Relations:
Work with the Managing Director of Fine Arts and Assistant Director of Fine Arts on all internal and external communication initiatives including social media, collaboration with the Communications Department, or others as assigned.
Employ excellent interpersonal skills and promote collaborative teaming by working with faculty and encouraging student-parent input to develop a more positive school climate.
Encourage and support student performances, productions, and exhibits in the schools and community when they are representing the school and/or the District.
Encourage, organize, and administer Fine Arts exhibitions, shows, and competitions.
Participate in community activities that foster rapport and mutual respect between the District and the larger community.
Serve as a liaison with appropriate state and national organizations and network with area districts in order to collaborate and share best practices.
Personnel Management:
Demonstrate skill in coaching staff and peers.
Recognize and reinforce excellence.
Promote a positive, caring climate for learning.
Assist in recruiting and interviewing applicants who are qualified to lead and support arts programs for the District.
Make sound recommendations concerning personnel placement, transfers, retentions, and dismissals to the Managing Director of Fine Arts and campus administration.
Report to the Managing Director of Fine Arts and campus administrators on the status of performance related to responsibilities.
Professional Development and Research:
Secure consultants, specialists, materials, and other community resources to assist in meeting program goals.
Collaborate with the Professional Development department to develop and maintain a Fine Arts professional development program that provides varied growth opportunities for the Fine Arts staff.
Maintain current knowledge of innovative and effective curriculum practices related to Fine Arts through professional learning activities.
Participate in professional organizations representing the various Fine Arts areas.
Administration and Fiscal Management:
Monitor and maintain the equipment inventory of the Fine Arts Department.
Assist in developing basic equipment and material lists for new and existing buildings.
Contribute to the development of budgets by submitting cost estimates based upon documented needs.
Assist the Managing Director of Fine Arts and the Purchasing Office in the construction and recommendation of bids for the Fine Arts Department.
Other Expectations:
Employ effective interpersonal skills.
Take initiative to develop professional skills appropriate to job assignments.
Implement and monitor applicable policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education Rules, and local Board policy.
Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Frisco ISD.
Follow attendance policy as assigned by the supervisor.
Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED:
Frisco ISD retains the right to adjust the responsibilities and assignments of all positions as needed to meet the needs of the District.
WORK RELATIONSHIPS:
Frisco ISD is committed to fostering a collaborative work environment that honors and supports the social and emotional well-being of all. Employees are expected to interact in a manner that is becoming of educators and promotes high levels of productivity for the benefit of the students we serve.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Work with frequent interruptions. Maintain emotional control under stress. Prolonged sitting. Occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting. Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse. Occasional reaching. Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. Frequent districtwide, regional, and/or statewide travel. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
Application Deadline: September 26, 2025 (4:00 PM CST)
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Approved By: Dr. Pamela Linton, Chief Human Resources Officer
Date: 09/15/2025
The Frisco Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, or disability status of otherwise qualified individuals. FISD does not discriminate on the basis of membership or application for membership in the uniformed services.