Job Title: Director of Fine Arts
Reports to: Asst. Supt. of Admin. Services
Dept./School: Central Office
Exemption Status: Exempt / 226 days
Date Revised: 2/27/2026

Salary calculations will be commensurate with job experience.

Primary Purpose:
Direct and manage the district’s fine arts department. Ensure that the development and delivery of the fine arts curriculum and instructional program is effective and efficient, incorporates district goals, and supports student achievement.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:
Master’s degree in education administration preferred
Principal Cert preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of fine arts programs
Ability to interpret data and evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Experience:
Three years experience as a classroom teacher
Three years experience in instructional leadership role

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional and Program Management
1. Oversee the development and delivery of fine arts programs that incorporate district goals and support student achievement.
2. Monitor and reevaluate fine arts programs on an ongoing basis using input from teachers and principals, applied research, and student data to determine effectiveness and improve outcomes. Recommend changes and adjustments to the program where appropriate to meet student needs.
3. Encourage and support student performances, exhibits, and other displays of student work.
4. Ensure that the necessary time, resources, materials, and technology to support accomplishment of educational goals are available. 

5. Participate in the district-level decision-making process to establish and review the district’s goals and objectives related to instructional programs.
6. Engage instructional staff in evaluating and selecting instructional tools and materials to meet student learning needs.
7. Actively support the efforts of others to achieve district goals and objectives and campus performance objectives (academic excellence indicators).
8. Plan and provide staff development for fine arts teachers that supports instructional programs, incorporates input from teachers and principals, and is consistent with the district’s mission.
9. Observe classroom instruction and provide feedback and assistance to fine arts teachers to facilitate instructional improvement and innovation. Participate in implementing the designated teacher appraisal system.
10. If T-Tess certified as an appraiser, assist with walkthroughs, formal observations, and summative conferences as needed.

 

Policy, Reports, and Law
11. Implement the policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.
12. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.

Budget
13. Develop and administer fine arts department budget based on documented program needs and ensure that operations are cost effective and funds are managed prudently.

Personnel Management
14. Prepare, review, and revise job descriptions in fine arts department.
15. Select, train, evaluate, and supervise fine arts facilities manager and department secretary and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.

Communication
16. Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with principals, teachers, staff, parents, and community members.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of department secretary.

 

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.
Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide and statewide travel
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

 

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. Midway Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status or on any other basis prohibited by law.

Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities. The Title IX Coordinator for Midway ISD is the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources. 13885 Woodway Drive, Woodway, Texas 76712. Contact phone number is 254-761-5610