ART Teacher (MATERNITY LEAVE)

ART Teacher (MATERNITY LEAVE) JobID: 4985 Position Type: High School Teaching/ArtDate Posted: 9/22/2026Location: Alan B. Shepard High SchoolDate Available: October - December Closing Date: When position is filled. Additional Information: Show/HidePosition: ART TEACHER (MATERNITY LEAVE) - Start: (October - December)Requirements:Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Visual Arts EndorsementPreferred: Certification in Adobe Photoshop & IllustratorExperience with both 2D and 3D art mediumsFamiliarity with National Core Arts StandardsDescription:Strong understanding of art content and pedagogy, particularly inquiry-based and studio-based instructionAbility to instruct students in developing technical and creative skills within various artistic mediums, including 2D, 3D, and digital artAbility to differentiate instruction to support a variety of student needs and artistic abilitiesAbility to collaborate with teachers within and outside of the Fine Arts Department to integrate art into interdisciplinary projectsKey Responsibilities:Develop and implement engaging lessons in 2D and 3D art, fine arts, and graphic design.Utilize the National Core Arts Standards to guide curriculum and assessments.Differentiate instruction to support diverse learners and artistic abilities.Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment with strong classroom management.Utilize assessments to evaluate student progress.Collaborate with colleagues in the Fine Arts Department.Encourage student participation in art exhibitions, competitions, and extracurricular activities.Stay current with best practices in art education, technology, and pedagogyCompliance LanguageAll employees must adhere to District 218 Board Policy, administrative procedures, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and all relevant Illinois laws, including teacher evaluation protocols under the Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA) and all state-mandated training requirements.Salary:. Compensation is at the daily rate of $125.00 for 5.5 periods for 20 consecutive days. On the 21st day of subbing, you are compensated as long term subs which is $317.41 daily rate. OfferedBenefits: None offered