Also called: Fine Arts Coordinator, Visual Arts Supervisor
Leads art, music, and theater programs across an entire school district.
They hire and support art teachers, plan curriculum, manage budgets for supplies and instruments, and organize district-wide art shows. They advocate for the arts at school board meetings.
Based on BLS education administrators, K-12, May 2024 estimates.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Master's degree, about 8 years after high school. Master's in education or administration plus teaching experience and an administrator license.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Art Education, Educational Leadership, Music Education.
Growing slowly (about 1% over 10 years). Little change projected for K-12 administrators.
Low risk for 10 years. AI helps with scheduling, budgets and reports; leading teachers and fighting for arts funding stay human.
Classes: AP Studio Art or music, Speech and debate, Student government.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9032.
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