Art Specialist

Job Title:
Art Specialist

Location:
Ashburn, VA, US

Organization Name:
Department of Instruction

Department Description:
Department of Instruction

Brief Description:
Under general supervision of the Fine Arts Supervisor, the position of Arts Specialist works collaboratively with Division personnel in the organization, implementation and coordination of the Arts program in Loudoun County Public Schools.

Detailed Description:
The Art Specialist collaborates with the Fine Arts Supervisor to plan, develop, and implement the Art program in all Loudoun County Public Schools for K-12 programs.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provides functional and technical assistance to teachers assigned to work in the Art program; assists the Fine Arts Supervisor and school-based administrators in the evaluation of the Arts program; collaborates with the Fine Arts Supervisor to develop, coordinate, revise and edit curriculum;
• Determines needs specific to the LCPS Art Program and works to develop plans to meet those needs; works with the Fine Arts Supervisor to develop and administer the Art budget;
• Attends appropriate State and professional organization sponsored conferences and conventions to keep abreast of current research in Art education;
• Consults and works with central office personnel when appropriate to provide coordinated instructional support; maintains an inventory of equipment by school and schedules maintenance and replacement of Art equipment;
• Responds to requests for information and materials from individual teachers, principals; collaborates with the Fine Arts Supervisor on the coordination of annual shows, exhibits and other Art events; works to coordinate the participation by students in local, regional, Sate, and National contests, competitions, and scholarship programs; and
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Holds a Master's Degree or a Postgraduate Professional Certificate with an endorsement in Art;
• Five years successful teaching experience in art;
• Demonstrated leadership in the field of art; and
• Excellent leadership, management, communication, and interpersonal skills required.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
The Art Specialist reports to the Fine Arts Supervisor.

Additional Details:
Administrator Salary Scale , Level 1

The Loudoun County School Board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and to the provision of equity in its educational programs, services and activities for all students and employees.
Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, age, religion, national origin, disability, or genetic information in employment or in its programs and activities. LCPS provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Assistant Superintendent for Department of Human Resources and Talent Development
Loudoun County Public Schools
21000 Education Court
Ashburn, VA 20148
Tel: 571-252-1100

How To Apply:
To submit an application online, please select "Apply Now"
To be considered for the vacancy, please complete ALL sections of the application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Please be sure to upload the following:

• Three (3) current professional references (Name, phone number, email address). At least one reference should be a current supervisor or most recent supervisor.
• Resume
• Letter of Interest

Interview Date:

School Year:
SY_2018 - 2019 School Year 2018-2019

Job Type:
Administrative

Closing Date:

Contract or Assignment Days/Hours Per Day:
12 months / 8 hours

Amount of Travel:

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