Elementary Art Teacher

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Elementary Art Teacher

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SUMMARY

This position provides instruction to students and performs a wide variety of tasks with curriculum planning, supervision, presenting and reinforcing learning concepts, and teaching children in a classroom setting.

Planning and Instruction:

• Demonstrates knowledge of the subjects taught and understands which concepts and skills are central to discipline and grade level.
• Select high quality resources to supplement district provided resources, when appropriate, that align directly with the learning outcomes.
• Observe and evaluate students'' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Orchestrates and implements classroom activities and instructions aligned to the intended learning outcomes and takes into account the specific learning needs of students.
• Plans activities, instruction, and assessments that are clear, balanced, and suitable for diverse students.
• Designs and implements assessment opportunities in which students provide evidence of reasoning skills, factual knowledge, and/or applied skills.
• Maintains a professional and collaborative relationship with fellow staff.
• Maintains appropriate, positive, and supportive relationships with students.
• Adheres to school and district policies and procedures.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and personnel.
• Takes opportunities when available to grow and develop professionally to stay informed of evidence-based practices

Classroom management:

• Monitors instructional groups, transitions, materials, supplies, and non-instructional duties proficiently.
• Establishes and maintains classroom routines and procedures for the smooth operation of the classroom and efficient use of time.
• Maintains accurate instructional and non-instructional records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.

Communication:

• Teaches students how to engage in respectful interactions with each other.
• Provides feedback to students that is timely, constructive, and provides guidance to improve their performance. Encourages students to monitor their own learning.
• Communicate with families by providing opportunities to understand the instructional program and their child's progress.
• Establishes and communicates clear standards of behavior to students.

Performs all other duties reasonably related to the position as may be assigned by the Building Administrator or Superintendent.

Qualifications

Hold a valid IL Professional Educator License (PEL) with a K-12 Art or

Visual Arts K-12 endorsement.

Must be familiar with the use of computers including but not

limited to electronic mail, the Internet, word processing, Google,

and electronic spreadsheets.

Establish and maintain effective and courteous working

relationships with those contacted in the course of work

(students, parents, and staff).

Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written

instructions.

Ability to communicate to students, parents, and staff in an

acceptable/courteous manner.

Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.

Ability to push/pull up to 10 lbs.

Salary/Benefits

Certified Educational Professionals - Local 743 Granite City Federation of Teachers:

Starting pay of $53,430 with TRS. *GCSD9 can honor up to 10 years of previous public-

school teaching experience at $89,082 with TRS. Benefits include district-paid single

medical coverage, a $314 monthly family premium (employee-paid), district-provided

$15,000 in life insurance, with the option to carry an additional $25,000, $75,000, or

$100,000. Dental and vision are offered at a low price. Generous extracurricular/club

stipends.

How to Apply

Create an account and apply at https://granitecitycusd9il.tylerportico.com/portal/launcher/.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.gcsd9.net/district/employment-1/employment-opportunities

Email Address

hr@gcsd9.net

School District

www.gcsd9.net

Position Website

https://granitecitycusd9il.tylerportico.com/portal/launcher/

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

5/21/2026

Application Deadline

5/28/2026

Start Date

8/28/2026

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District Name Granite City CUSD #9 Building Name District Wide Address 3200 Maryville Rd.

Granite City, IL 62040 Phone (618) 451-5800 Fax (618) 451-7440 IASA Region Southwestern County Madison Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category Art Grade Level Elementary

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