Coordinator, Visual and Performing Arts - Academics and Instructional Innovation
Oakland Unified School District
- Oakland, CA
- $95,214-121,521 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Coordinate the development of a core curriculum to align to State Common Core Standards in assigned area.
- Develop a coaching protocol for school sites encompassing the work of the Music Specialists.
- Support the coordination, development, monitoring, and review of operational systems and processes of assigned area.
- Coordinate the development, preparation, and implementation of a variety of professional development opportunities for District personnel and interested parties targeting the department's focus areas integrating the arts into core academic subjects.
- Negotiate contracts and manage contractors providing visual and performing arts activities under the jurisdiction of the central department.
- Ensure District's compliance with federal, state, and District mandates in the use of categorical funds.
- Compile data of visual and performing arts programs to ensure District's compliance with grant funded initiatives and programming within the department.
- Facilitate the collaboration of music teacher leaders to build capacity of District's visual and performing arts focus areas.
- Establish and maintain partnerships with interested parties to leverage resources for arts education.
- Manage the District's inventory of musical instruments and equipment including procurement and distribution, and maintenance and repair.
- Coordinate District visual and performing arts events such as elementary, jazz, orchestra, and band festivals.
- Collaborate with site administrators to ensure elementary music programs are implemented and meet school and District requirements.
- Maintain communication with site administrators and department teachers to promote department activities.
- Collaborate with department staff to align teacher support.
- Collaborate with department staff to align instructional support with the District's strategic plan.
- Mentor and support teachers to improve current teaching practices.
- Plan, lead, and/or attend a variety of meetings representing the department.
- Train, coach, supervise, and evaluate assigned staff.
- Travel to sites when needed.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
- Valid California Administrative Services Credential
- Valid California (or Out-of-State) Teaching Credential with English Learner authorization
- Valid California Driver's License
- Employment eligibility will include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance
- California Department of Education Frameworks governing workscope such as: Common Core Standards, Content Standards, Curriculum, Response to Intervention, Full Service Community Schools
- Current District curriculum and school instructional programs in assigned area
- Cognitive Coaching Curriculum
- Adult learning theory
- Strategic direction of the District
- Utilization of various forms of assessment to guide and design instruction
- Effective pedagogy for ethnic populations, English, and Standard English Learners
- Applicable federal, state, and District codes, regulations, policies and procedures governing workscope
- Methods to interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to workscope
- Various District bargaining unit contracts related to employee evaluation
- Planning, organization and coordination needed for assigned program
- Effective strategies, theories, techniques, and methods of professional development
- Diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of District students
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
- Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation
- Implement plans and evaluate their outcomes
- Principles and practices of effective leadership
- Serve as trusted resource to District Administrators and facilitate communication throughout the District
- Telephone techniques, systems and etiquette
- Presentation, communication, and public speaking techniques
- Principles and practices of supervision and evaluation
- Computer software, hardware, and related technology
- Interpret, communicate, implement, and maintain current knowledge of applicable laws, codes, policies, procedures, and District regulations governing workscope
- Interpret District collective bargaining contract language
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others of diverse backgrounds, experience, and personalities
- Address the needs of identified English Learner communities
- Work with diverse school sites and conditions
- Perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and policies
- Communicate effectively in English orally and in writing
- Model effective communication skills using tact, patience, and courtesy to understand and respond to the needs and expectations of team members and others
- Analyze, interpret and communicate data
- Motivate and support adults to transform their practices
- Plan, organize, and complete work to meet established timelines and deadlines
- Analyze situations accurately and adopt effective course of action
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Implement plans and evaluate their outcomes
- Prepare and deliver clear and concise presentations to a variety of audiences
- Participate in District approved professional development to maintain current knowledge of evolving needs of students and the District related to workscope
- Meet District standards of professional conduct as outlined in Board Policy
- Supervise, coach, and evaluate assigned personnel
- Operate personal computer, related software, and other office equipment