Head of Arts & Culture

Position Type:
Administrative Staff
Date Posted:
5/22/2026
Location:

INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

POSITION PURPOSE: This position was established for the purpose/s of directing the district fine and performing arts program (instrumental, vocal, and general music, theater, visual arts, dance) and related activities, including but not limited to: Ensuring that program components maximize the arts experience of every student; providing information and serving as a resource to others; defining objectives by planning, evaluating, developing, implementing, and maintaining assigned services in compliance with established guidelines; and serving as a member of the leadership team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Analyzes student and program related data for the purpose of providing information related to student and program achievement to evaluate program effectiveness and to provide information needed for strategic planning.
Collaborate with employees, parents, administrators, support organizations, etc. for the purpose of ensuring that activities meet students, program, and district objectives in an effective and timely manner.
Conducts needs assessments for the purpose of ensuring district curriculum and professional development needs are met.
Directs district-wide fine and performing arts activities and processes (e.g. calendar, transportation, field trip requests, literature and equipment inventories, equipment repair and acquisition, fine and performing arts facilities, set and equipment warehousing, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring all programs proceed effectively and efficiently in accordance with the district strategic plan.
Supervises the development of curriculum integration solutions and related work and instructional aids for the purpose of providing users with tools needed to utilize emerging curriculum integration strategies to enhance student learning.
Facilitates the review and selection of textbooks and related instructional aids for the purpose of providing quality materials to meet district, state, and federal educational standards.
Assist Principals in actively recruiting outstanding prospective fine and performing arts teachers for teaching positions in the district and assists administrators in performing personnel administrative functions (e.g. selecting, counseling, training, supervising and evaluating, etc., as requested) for the purpose of maintaining necessary staffing, enhancing productivity of staff, and ensuring the fine and performing arts program goals are achieved.
Maintains a variety of digital files, documents, and/or records (e.g., reports, logs, databases, agreements, licenses, copyrights, State, and local reporting, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written references, and complying with mandated requirements.
Participates in meetings, workshops, and/or trainings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
Supports teachers with operational and instructional materials (e.g., model lessons, recommendations, lesson plans, reports, instructions, policy memos, etc.) for the purpose of assisting in instructional programming, documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
Represents the district and its fine and performing arts programs in collaborating with external stakeholders for the purpose of promoting positive relations and enhancing related educational services.
Research exemplary fine and performing arts programs to inform our progress toward the district vision.
Participates in the interviewing, evaluating, training, supervising, and counseling of staff as appropriate.
Attends and actively participates in professional association meetings and conferences at the local, county, state, and national levels.
Research, writes and presents grant information for the purpose of securing the funding needed to meet program needs.
Research curriculum integration methods and materials for the purpose of meeting the district master plan for student achievement and curriculum integration, including cross-curricular activities that better connect Fine and performing arts students and activities to the core classroom.
Supports teachers by visiting classrooms and offering feedback for the purpose of enhancing their understanding and application of educational and curriculum plans, strategies, and materials.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Chief Instructional Services Officer, Superintendent or other district office administrator as designated by the Superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree in a field such as Educational Administration or related area preferred.
At least three- years of experience in a leadership role at a district or school level.
Demonstrate knowledge and skill in using Microsoft Office Suit.
Able to communicate effectively, in writing and orally, with a wide variety of people.
Able to conduct and analyze educational research.

EXPERIENCE :

~ A minimum of a master's degree in education

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.
Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:

• Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
• Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
• Speak and hear.
• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
• Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls.

WORK PLACE EXPECTATIONS:

• Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
• Have regular and punctual attendance.
• Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities.
• As an employee of Beaufort County School District, I am to adhere to confidentiality as directed by Federal, State and Local Laws/Regulations; and in accordance with district administrative rules as it pertains to sensitive information, employee information and student information. Failure to adhere to confidentiality may result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination of employment.

REPORTS TO: Chief Instructional Services Officer

DAYS PER YEAR: 260

SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Paid on the Administrative Salary Scale Level 207
EMPLOYEE GROUP: Administrative

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Must apply online by completing an "Administrative" application and adding this specific job to your online application.
FLSA STATUS: Exempt

EMPLOYEE'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT:

1. I have reviewed the above position description and understand its contents.
2. I am aware that my position description may be revised or updated at any time and once notified of changes, I remain responsible for knowledge of its contents.
3. I hereby certify that I possess the physical and mental ability to fulfill the essential functions of the above position with or without reasonable accommodation(s). If I require accommodation(s) in order to fulfill any or all of these functions, I agree to provide information to the District regarding the requested accommodation(s).

Employee's Name (Print): ___________________________________
Employee's Signature: ___________________________________
Date: __________________________
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