K-12 Director of Visual Arts
Young World Physical Education, Westwood, MA, United States
K-12 Director of Visual Arts
Westwood Public Schools District-Wide (WPS) - Westwood, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps
Job Details Job ID:
5570492 Application Deadline:
Jul 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted:
Mar 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Aug 26, 2026
Job Description The Westwood Public Schools seeks a K-12 Visual Arts Director to lead a team of innovative, student-centered art educators dedicated to helping students learn to create, respond and communicate visually. The Director serves as a key member of several leadership teams; oversees periodic reviews of the K - 12 Visual Arts curriculum; leads the department in implementing recommendations for improvement; recruits, hires, develops, supervises and evaluates art department staff; develops and oversees the art department budget; and promotes the visual arts both in the schools and the wider community. The Director also maintains a strong connection to students and the classroom by teaching part time (0.6 FTE).
This position is 184 days (school year), with up to 10 additional days possible outside of the school year to support hiring or professional development work, as approved by the supervisor.
Qualifications:
At least five years of experience teaching Visual Arts in a K-12 setting
Master’s degree in education or a closely related field preferred
Supervisory and administrative experience preferred
SEI endorsement required
Massachusetts educator license required; supervisor/director or administrator license required
Deep understanding of how to effectively engage students in creative and visual problem solving processes
Experience and demonstrated skill managing long-term projects and initiatives
Demonstrated commitment to celebrating diversity, pursuing equity, and promoting integration
Familiarity with trauma sensitive educational practices
Position reports to the Assistant Superintendent of Schools
Responsibilities: The responsibilities of the Visual Arts department head shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:
Student Achievement: Diagnosis and Planning
Examine multiple sources of evidence (e.g., student work) to understand student learning and assess educator effectiveness
Communicate a vision for improving student learning outcomes and enlist members of the department in achieving that vision
Management
Plan for short and long term, prioritizing effectively to reach departmental improvement goals
Organize productive meetings that engage all members of the department
Manage both financial and human resources responsibly and seek supplemental resources (e.g., grant funds) when appropriate
Coordinate and support the showcasing of student work, including occasional events (art shows, community showcases) outside of school hours
Communication and Collaboration
Ensure that staff members know how and why key decisions are being made
Welcome and collaborate with parents and caregivers and respond successfully to their concerns
Celebrate individual, school and district achievements in visual arts
Promote culturally responsive practices that support diverse students, families and staff
Curriculum and Data
Analyze multiple sources of data to assess curriculum
Use data to inform plan for continual departmental improvement
Model best practices for staff members by using student work to inform instruction in the classroom
Supervision, Evaluation, and Professional Development
Oversee collaborative planning sessions to ensure that teacher development, lesson planning, and unit development are effectively improving student outcomes
Make frequent classroom visits and engage in post-observation conversations that encourage teacher reflection and continuous improvement
Recruit, hire, develop and support effective teachers
Assist teachers in the development of growth plans that promote professional growth and student learning
Teaching and Learning
Set high learning expectations and encourage student mastery
Design and implement thoughtful and engaging lessons that consider different student learning needs, styles and interests
Use formative and summative assessments to monitor and evaluate student learning
Encourage students to self-assess and monitor their own growth
Budget Responsibilities
Develop and manage the Visual Arts department budget.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Demonstrates caring and concern for all students
Conveys a love of learning to students
Makes positive contributions to the larger school community
Communicates clearly
Uses good judgment and professional decorum
JOB ENVIRONMENT Work takes place in classrooms and other building rooms/areas, including offices, auditorium, gym, lunchroom and hallways, within a school building setting, primarily indoors.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires sufficient vision to read printed documents and to view detail on a computer screen for extended periods.
Requires frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, and reaching, as well as carrying and occasionally lifting up to 30 lbs.
Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation, on the telephone, and in the classroom.
Ability to hear sounds clearly up to twenty feet.
Travel among buildings is required.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Westwood Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$59,047 to $134,970 Per Year Equal Opportunity Employer The Westwood Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin or sexual orientation and is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Job Requirements
At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
Master degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
HR Department
220 Nahatan Street
Westwood, Massachusetts 02090
Phone: 781-326-7500
Email: info@westwood.k12.ma.us
Map #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Details Job ID:
5570492 Application Deadline:
Jul 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted:
Mar 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Aug 26, 2026
Job Description The Westwood Public Schools seeks a K-12 Visual Arts Director to lead a team of innovative, student-centered art educators dedicated to helping students learn to create, respond and communicate visually. The Director serves as a key member of several leadership teams; oversees periodic reviews of the K - 12 Visual Arts curriculum; leads the department in implementing recommendations for improvement; recruits, hires, develops, supervises and evaluates art department staff; develops and oversees the art department budget; and promotes the visual arts both in the schools and the wider community. The Director also maintains a strong connection to students and the classroom by teaching part time (0.6 FTE).
This position is 184 days (school year), with up to 10 additional days possible outside of the school year to support hiring or professional development work, as approved by the supervisor.
Qualifications:
At least five years of experience teaching Visual Arts in a K-12 setting
Master’s degree in education or a closely related field preferred
Supervisory and administrative experience preferred
SEI endorsement required
Massachusetts educator license required; supervisor/director or administrator license required
Deep understanding of how to effectively engage students in creative and visual problem solving processes
Experience and demonstrated skill managing long-term projects and initiatives
Demonstrated commitment to celebrating diversity, pursuing equity, and promoting integration
Familiarity with trauma sensitive educational practices
Position reports to the Assistant Superintendent of Schools
Responsibilities: The responsibilities of the Visual Arts department head shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:
Student Achievement: Diagnosis and Planning
Examine multiple sources of evidence (e.g., student work) to understand student learning and assess educator effectiveness
Communicate a vision for improving student learning outcomes and enlist members of the department in achieving that vision
Management
Plan for short and long term, prioritizing effectively to reach departmental improvement goals
Organize productive meetings that engage all members of the department
Manage both financial and human resources responsibly and seek supplemental resources (e.g., grant funds) when appropriate
Coordinate and support the showcasing of student work, including occasional events (art shows, community showcases) outside of school hours
Communication and Collaboration
Ensure that staff members know how and why key decisions are being made
Welcome and collaborate with parents and caregivers and respond successfully to their concerns
Celebrate individual, school and district achievements in visual arts
Promote culturally responsive practices that support diverse students, families and staff
Curriculum and Data
Analyze multiple sources of data to assess curriculum
Use data to inform plan for continual departmental improvement
Model best practices for staff members by using student work to inform instruction in the classroom
Supervision, Evaluation, and Professional Development
Oversee collaborative planning sessions to ensure that teacher development, lesson planning, and unit development are effectively improving student outcomes
Make frequent classroom visits and engage in post-observation conversations that encourage teacher reflection and continuous improvement
Recruit, hire, develop and support effective teachers
Assist teachers in the development of growth plans that promote professional growth and student learning
Teaching and Learning
Set high learning expectations and encourage student mastery
Design and implement thoughtful and engaging lessons that consider different student learning needs, styles and interests
Use formative and summative assessments to monitor and evaluate student learning
Encourage students to self-assess and monitor their own growth
Budget Responsibilities
Develop and manage the Visual Arts department budget.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Demonstrates caring and concern for all students
Conveys a love of learning to students
Makes positive contributions to the larger school community
Communicates clearly
Uses good judgment and professional decorum
JOB ENVIRONMENT Work takes place in classrooms and other building rooms/areas, including offices, auditorium, gym, lunchroom and hallways, within a school building setting, primarily indoors.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires sufficient vision to read printed documents and to view detail on a computer screen for extended periods.
Requires frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, and reaching, as well as carrying and occasionally lifting up to 30 lbs.
Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation, on the telephone, and in the classroom.
Ability to hear sounds clearly up to twenty feet.
Travel among buildings is required.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Westwood Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$59,047 to $134,970 Per Year Equal Opportunity Employer The Westwood Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin or sexual orientation and is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Job Requirements
At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
Master degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
HR Department
220 Nahatan Street
Westwood, Massachusetts 02090
Phone: 781-326-7500
Email: info@westwood.k12.ma.us
Map #J-18808-Ljbffr