Acting Program Manager - Visual and Performing Arts Department at Sweetwater Union High School District
About the Employer
Imagine a school district that wins the San Diego County Academic Decathlon eight years in a row, that guarantees a college education to entire grade levels of children and where students excel in the arts as well as the classroom. At the Sweetwater Union High School District, our students and staff members have accomplished those feats and many more. Founded in 1920, the Sweetwater District has grown to approximately 34,000 students in grades 7 through 12 and more than 10,000 adult learners. The district’s 32 campuses are located in the cities of Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, National City and San Diego, including the communities of Bonita, Eastlake, Otay Mesa, San Ysidro and South San Diego. California’s richness in cultural, linguistic and economic diversity is reflected in Sweetwater’s student population, which includes Hispanic, Filipino, African-American, Asian and other ethnicities. Approximately half of Sweetwater’s students speak a language other than English at home.
Requirements / Qualifications
ACTING PROGRAM MANAGER - (temporary position.) EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: as stated in the job description for Program Manager. Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in education or job-related area, and three years of successful experience in an educational setting or three years of experience and a working knowledge of the applicable program. Required Certificates: -California Teaching Credential -California Administrative Services Credential or Certificate of Eligibility
REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS ~Vaccination Requirement For Candidates Seeking Employment~ The Sweetwater Union High School District has adopted a vaccination mandate that requires all candidates for District employment to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including variants, prior to being employed by SUHSD, subject to limited exceptions. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: EACH bulleted group below MUST be submitted before your application is considered. -Copy of California Driver's License -Copy of Administrative Services Credential or Certificate of Eligibility -Copies of transcripts verifying Master's degree with major course work in education -Letter of Intent/Introduction -Resume -Three Letters of Recommendation (dated after July 1, 2022) The job description is also available on the Sweetwater Union High School District website. For more information about the district, job descriptions, etc., go to www.sweetwaterschools.org.
Requirements / Qualifications
ACTING PROGRAM MANAGER - (temporary position.) EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: as stated in the job description for Program Manager. Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in education or job-related area, and three years of successful experience in an educational setting or three years of experience and a working knowledge of the applicable program. Required Certificates: -California Teaching Credential -California Administrative Services Credential or Certificate of Eligibility
REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS ~Vaccination Requirement For Candidates Seeking Employment~ The Sweetwater Union High School District has adopted a vaccination mandate that requires all candidates for District employment to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including variants, prior to being employed by SUHSD, subject to limited exceptions. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: EACH bulleted group below MUST be submitted before your application is considered. -Copy of California Driver's License -Copy of Administrative Services Credential or Certificate of Eligibility -Copies of transcripts verifying Master's degree with major course work in education -Letter of Intent/Introduction -Resume -Three Letters of Recommendation (dated after July 1, 2022) The job description is also available on the Sweetwater Union High School District website. For more information about the district, job descriptions, etc., go to www.sweetwaterschools.org.
Comments and Other Information
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT - Duty Statement
Purpose Statement
The duties of the Program Manager for the Visual and Performing Arts Department include implementing and maintaining the district’s visual and performing arts programs in conformance with District and state objectives; ensuring effective and efficient program/s functioning; serving as a resource to schools and District personnel, and other departments; and assessing program/s effectiveness and compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. In addition to the Essential Functions listed in the Job Description, the duties of the Program Manager for the Visual and Performing Arts Department shall include:
Duties
• Monitor daily operations and workflow of VAPA services.
• Plan, coordinate, and support district visual and performing arts events and performances, including:
• Summer Theatre Institute
• Dynamic Dance Workshop
• District Orchestra Concerts
• Band Pageant
• Mariachi Holiday Nights
• Holiday Sing
• Stringfest
• Multi-Cultural Dance Workshop
• Honor Band
• Art Show Display and Gala
• District Dance Concert
• District Baile Folklorico Concert
• District Color Guard and Drum Line Show
• Mariachi Spring Concert
• Digital Media Showcase
• Summer Arts Academy
• Develop proposals, new programs, and budgets for the purpose of improving student achievement in the Visual and Performing Arts programs.
• Monitor fund balances of Visual and Performing Arts programs and related financial activity for the purpose of ensuring that allocations are accurate, related revenues are generated,
expenses are within budget limits, and/or fiscal practices are followed.
• Facilitate meetings, PLC’s, etc. for the purpose of implementing and maintaining Visual and Performing Arts programs and services.
• Coordinate the development and selection of materials appropriate to the program; make recommendations to schools concerning the use of relevant and current instructional materials.
• Develop and enhance VAPA Instructional Guides
• Manage District Orchestra
• Coordinate VAPA Staff Development
• Monitor VAPA Consultants
• Other duties as assigned
Comments and Other Information
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT - Duty Statement
Purpose Statement
The duties of the Program Manager for the Visual and Performing Arts Department include implementing and maintaining the district’s visual and performing arts programs in conformance with District and state objectives; ensuring effective and efficient program/s functioning; serving as a resource to schools and District personnel, and other departments; and assessing program/s effectiveness and compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. In addition to the Essential Functions listed in the Job Description, the duties of the Program Manager for the Visual and Performing Arts Department shall include:
Duties
• Monitor daily operations and workflow of VAPA services.
• Plan, coordinate, and support district visual and performing arts events and performances, including:
• Summer Theatre Institute
• Dynamic Dance Workshop
• District Orchestra Concerts
• Band Pageant
• Mariachi Holiday Nights
• Holiday Sing
• Stringfest
• Multi-Cultural Dance Workshop
• Honor Band
• Art Show Display and Gala
• District Dance Concert
• District Baile Folklorico Concert
• District Color Guard and Drum Line Show
• Mariachi Spring Concert
• Digital Media Showcase
• Summer Arts Academy
• Develop proposals, new programs, and budgets for the purpose of improving student achievement in the Visual and Performing Arts programs.
• Monitor fund balances of Visual and Performing Arts programs and related financial activity for the purpose of ensuring that allocations are accurate, related revenues are generated,
expenses are within budget limits, and/or fiscal practices are followed.
• Facilitate meetings, PLC’s, etc. for the purpose of implementing and maintaining Visual and Performing Arts programs and services.
• Coordinate the development and selection of materials appropriate to the program; make recommendations to schools concerning the use of relevant and current instructional materials.
• Develop and enhance VAPA Instructional Guides
• Manage District Orchestra
• Coordinate VAPA Staff Development
• Monitor VAPA Consultants
• Other duties as assigned
Application Deadline
12/14/2022 11:59 PM Pacific
Date Posted
12/7/2022
Contact
Blanca Hernandez
(619) 585-6010
(619) 585-6010
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$116,147 up to $134,944 (Plus an additional Comprehensive Health/Welfare Package up to $15,130.)
Length of Work Year
205 Workdays
Employment Type
Part Time