TOSA - Visual Arts Coordinator

Jeffco Public Schools, Colorado's largest K-12 school district, with 85,000 students and approximately 14,000 employees, has provided educational excellence for more than 60 years. Nearly 10 percent of all Colorado K-12 students attend a Jeffco school and our employees benefit from partnerships with experienced, dynamic school leaders throughout our district. Our Jeffco Generations vision document and strategic plan map out with focus and clarity what we expect our schools to accomplish with our graduates. Come join us!

Jeffco Public Schools is a Single-State Employer. All candidates hired by Jeffco Public Schools must reside within the state of Colorado.

SUMMARY:

The focus of this position is to support and promote effective instructional practices in Visual Arts. The Visual Arts Coordinator will work with teachers and administrators in a variety of settings to support educational practices that will ultimately increase student achievement.

TOSA Proj Coord DLEA_Cen Based
Annual Position
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00000 , Hours/Day: 8.000 , Days/Year: 185
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCE - Professional - 185 days , L01, 1
Min-Mid Annual Salary Range: $43,274.00 - $60,868.50 Effective as of: 08-16-2021

**Annual salary noted above is based on an 8 hour day and full days worked calendar. Any position that is less than a full FTE/8 hours per day or late start will be prorated accordingly.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The following qualifications and paperwork are required. Pre-screening will be based on meeting these requirements:

• A valid Colorado Teaching License. (Include a copy with application.)
• Your last performance evaluation. (Include a copy with application.)

• A minimum of five years of successful teaching experience. (As reflected in a resume.)
• Previous successful experience working with adult learners is preferred. (Documented in cover letter.)
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a part of a team. (As reflected in a resume and/or cover letter.)
• CTE Arts & Design credential and/or knowledge around CTE.

Please submit evidence of the above and a one-page resume containing three references. Also required is a one-page cover letter describing how you might begin work as the Visual Arts Coordinator. The content of the letter should demonstrate your experience in working with teachers and align with the underlying beliefs of a professional learning community. The essay will be scored as part of the pre-screening criteria. Submit the cover letter and resume to Adriana Balderama (Adriana.BalderramaEstrada@jeffco.k12.co.us) prior to the posted deadline.

Qualifications/Responsibilities

• Have a master’s degree (preferred, not required).
• Demonstrate ability to interpret data coming from a variety of sources, verbal and written communication skills, success in working with adult learners, dealing with ambiguity, and assisting others in adjusting to change.
• Demonstrate ability to use technology to effectively conduct the business of being a Visual Arts Coordinator.
• Have a broad understanding of the Colorado Academic Visual Arts Standards, grade level expectations, as well as the ability to collaborate with a variety of contents through the visual arts curriculum.
• Ensure the writing, revision, and implementation of the Jeffco Visual Arts curriculum, resources and proficiency scales.
• Have a clear understanding of the culture at each instructional level and the ability to effectively consult with visual arts teachers at all levels and maintain connection to classroom practices.
• Manage a balanced district budget for Visual Arts.
• Promote the continuous improvement of and advocate for resources to support the district Visual Arts program.
• Successfully implement all parts of the Jeffco Strategic Plan especially related to the Strategic Plan for the Arts.
• Work collaboratively with various groups of teacher leaders, other curriculum specialists, coordinators, directors, Jeffco departments, and other administrators to implement programs and practices that support the needs of district students.
• Provide district, area, and/or school professional development.
• Attend relevant conferences and meetings that support the successful operation of the district Visual Arts programs.
• Coordinate district Art shows by collaborating with the Jeffco Schools Foundation, setting budgets, tracking expenses, ordering and purchasing ribbons, facilitating purchases, communications, promotions, and providing other support as needed.
• Maintain the Visual Arts website.
• Serve as a contact point for community organizations and individuals.
• Support the induction program for Visual Arts teachers new to Jeffco Public Schools. This includes observation and feedback support for teachers.
• Participate in ongoing personal staff development experiences as a means of enhancing the instructional support provided to teachers – this will include participation in Cognitive CoachingSM .
• Complete a flexible work year, including select summer days.
• Have familiarity with current CTE trends, requirements and credentialing process in Visual Arts.
• Demonstrate willingness to assist the district CTE coordinator with Visual Arts-related issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

SPAN OF CONTROL: This position does not have any supervisory responsibility.

Important Notice Regarding Licensed Positions

Job Status: Ongoing
A successful external applicant will be issued a probationary contract. A successful internal applicant that currently holds a probationary or non-probationary contract with Jeffco Public Schools will maintain that contract status.

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The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.