Coordinator, Visual and Performing Arts - Academics and Instructional Innovation (2024-25) Job Listing at Oakland Unified School District in Oakland, CA (Job ID 18897)

Description

BASIC FUNCTION:  Under direction of assigned supervisor manage the overall operations of the District's visual and performing arts program to promote and support the District's strategic plan to ensure all students are college and career ready.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to reflect the principal job elements accurately.)

E = Essential Functions

• 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. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and five years teaching experience including science instruction, and relevant administrative experience.   

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• 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

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• 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

ABILITY TO:

• 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

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT:

Office, off-site, and warehouse environment; driving a vehicle to conduct work; fast-paced work; constant interruptions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Consistent mental alertness; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects up to 30 pounds, occasionally 30+ pounds; bending and twisting at the waist, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; dexterity of both hands and fingers while performing duties; seeing to read, write and use the computer; hearing and speaking to exchange information, in person or on the telephone, and make presentations.