Pittsburgh Public Schools is seeking to hire a Senior Program Officer for Arts Education.

Under the Supervision of the Chief Academic Officer, the Director of Arts Education will lead and execute Arts Education in Pittsburgh Public Schools, spearheading the development of an innovative and integrated Arts Education program to improve teaching and student achievement, focusing on learning in and through the arts to increase student attendance, academic skills, graduation rates, and post-secondary readiness.

The Director of Arts Education is responsible for all PreK-12 arts education, including the development of a rigorous integrated Arts curriculum, effective and culturally responsive instruction, and robust afterschool and weekend programs. The Director will also be expected to design and coordinate district-wide professional learning for administrators, teachers, and support staff. Additionally, the Director will manage, expand and strengthen partnerships within the Pittsburgh community.

Salary: Support Administrator Level 1, Step 11 (Starting Salary $107, 533)

PA Teaching Certification in Visual Arts or Music as well as Principal or Supervisory license required or, if certified in another state, individuals who demonstrate ability to attain PA teaching and supervisory license will be considered.

Applications close May 9, 2022.