Job Details
| Region: | 11 |
| School District/Employer: | Arlington ISD |
| District Category/Employer: | Central Office, |
| Position: | Executive Director, |
| Assignment Level: | |
| Job Title: | Executive Director - Fine Arts |
| School: | |
| Campus Description: | |
| Date Posted: | 6/30/2026 |
| Deadline: | Until Filled |
| Openings: | 1 |
| Commitment: | Full Time |
| Description/Notes: | The Director of Fine Arts provides visionary leadership and strategic oversight for the district's arts ecosystem, serving as a high-level liaison between district and campus leadership to ensure equitable excellence for all students. By developing long-range master plans and district-wide policies, the Executive Director aligns all K-12 instructional initiatives, professional learning, and community interactions with the District's Strategic Plan and the Board of Trustees' goals. This role encompasses comprehensive operational management including the oversight of capital purchases, procurement, facility usage, and equipment life cycle planning. As the district's public-facing fine arts program representative, the Executive Director cultivates vital partnerships with the local community and corporate entities to integrate the fine arts into the broader vision of the district. |
| Qualifications: | Education/Certification: - Degree in a Fine Arts Area Required; Doctorate in Educational Leadership or a Fine Arts discipline preferred - Valid Texas Certification in Fine Arts Required - Valid Administrator Certification Required Experience: - At least five (5) years of successful experience as a fine arts teacher - At least five (5) years as a central and/or campus administrator - Demonstrated leadership/success at the district, region, and state levels SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: - Must possess strong leadership and communication skills - Be knowledgeable in curriculum structure, instructional strategies, budgeting, state laws and regulations affecting district policies and UIL rules - Working knowledge of bond planning, ed specs for facilities, and construction processes |
| Salary Range: | 134,726 - 186,053 |
| Benefits: | |
| How To Apply: | https://www.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/job_board_form?op=view&JOB_ID=0000764882&COMPANY_ID=WA003038&redirect_qs=&redirect_qs=APPLICANT_TYPE_ID%3D00000003%26COMPANY_ID%3DWA003038 |
Contact Person:
| Name: | Michelle Trussell |
| Email: | ltrussel@aisd.net |
| Address: | 690 East Lamar Boulevard |
| City: | Arlington |
| State: | TX |
| Zip: | 76011 |
| Phone: | (682) 867-7736 |
| Fax: | (682) 459-7299 |