ANTICIPATED SY2026 - Division Head - Fine and Performing Arts JobID: 3061 Position Type: Administration/ Division Head - Fine and Performing Arts Date Posted: 3/10/2025 Location: Oak Park and River Forest High School Date Available: 08/01/2025 Closing Date: 03/26/2025 Title: Division Head – Fine and Performing Arts Reports to: Assistant Superintendent for Student Learning Terms and Conditions: 11-month work year (August 1 to June 30) FLSA Status: Exempt Salary: $115,000 - $130,000 based on qualifications and experience; competitive benefits package Qualifications: Master’s degree in Education or a closely related field required. Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with General Administrative or Principal Endorsement and a teaching endorsement in one of the division's content areas. Minimum of three years of successful instructional leadership experience. Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience. Experience in Fine and Performing Arts education and curriculum development preferred. Illinois State Board of Education-issued teacher evaluator designation. Commitment to equity and eliminating systemic obstacles for underrepresented students. Leadership style that values people and is based on high professional and ethical values. Demonstrated initiative and a high level of motivation. Ability to attend evening and weekend events as needed. Expertise in using data for decision-making. Proficiency in a range of technology software (e.g., Google, Microsoft Office applications, and a high school student information system). Position Summary: The Division Head of Fine and Performing Arts is responsible for leading and managing Music, Art, Television Production, Theater/Speech, and Dance. The Division Head teaches one course in the division content area. This role ensures that students have access to high-quality instruction, curriculum, and programming in the Fine and Performing Arts and supports faculty development in these disciplines. The Division Head serves as a key member of the All-District Administrative (ADA) Team and the Student Learning/Division Head team, providing input on school-wide instructional initiatives and strategic planning. Essential Functions: The Division Head teaches one course in the division content area. Provide educational leadership for the Fine and Performing Arts division and contribute to school-wide programs. Hire, assign, support, and evaluate faculty and staff in the Fine and Performing Arts division. Oversee curriculum development, instructional methodologies, and program enhancements. Recommend course additions, deletions, or revisions aligned with long-range curricular needs. Guide the selection of textbooks, instructional materials, and technology. Supervise and support extracurricular Fine and Performing Arts activities (Theater, Marching Band). Serve as a member of the Applause Parent Group. Attend at least 70% of evening productions and events to support programs and student engagement. Collaborate with post-secondary institutions and arts organizations to enhance student opportunities. Oversee budgets, equipment, and resources for Music, Art, Theater/Speech, Dance, and Television Production. Promote student and faculty accomplishments through school and community engagement. Develop and oversee professional development for Fine and Performing Arts educators. Coordinate with administration and faculty to align Fine and Performing Arts programming with district goals. Support recruitment efforts for Fine and Performing Arts educators and students. Work Environment & Physical Demands: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered by an employee while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. Work activities are conducted in a climate-controlled open office environment, and noise levels are usually low. There are no hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions. Other Duties: Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr Oak Park & River Forest High School
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