Position Purpose
To develop students interest, abilities, talents, and skills for artistic expression and creativity in the visual arts, as well as aesthetic understanding and appreciation, by implementing district-approved curriculum, documenting teaching and student progress, and providing a safe and optimal learning environment, and providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals.
Essential Functions
Develops and administers school art curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for art instruction. • Teaches knowledge and skills in art, including crafts, drawing, painting, lettering, design, commercial art, art history, and three-dimensional art to secondary pupils, following the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities. • Provides instruction by which pupils develop aesthetic concepts and appreciation and the ability to make qualitative judgments about art, art appreciation, and what constitutes art. • Conducts ongoing assessment of student skills and learning in artistic techniques and expression and modifies instructional methods to fit individual students needs, including students with special needs. • Conducts individual and small group instruction as needed. • Demonstrates techniques in activities such as drawing, painting, and modeling using standard and teacher-prepared instructional aids. • Develops instructional plans and organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and working time. • Instructs pupils in proper care and use of tools and equipment used in art classes. • Evaluates each pupils performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings and prepares progress reports. • Plans and presents art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit pupils work for the school and the community. • May sponsor exhibits from outside. • Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, or by conducting research. • Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws. • Encourages parental involvement in students education and ensures effective communication with students and parents. • Ensures that student conduct conforms to the schools standards and school district policies and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. • Coordinates with other school professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees. • Selects and requisitions appropriate books, art materials, instructional aids, and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Equipment
Use of standard office equipment, such as personal computers, printer, copy, and fax machines, and telephone.
Work Schedule
Standard teacher work schedule as set forth in the Teachers Unit Contract.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Knowledge of current art instructional teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles. • Knowledge of art curriculum and concepts. • Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students. • Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed. • Ability to organize and coordinate work. • Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents. • Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth. • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Physical and Mental Demands
Work in standard office and school building environments.
Note: Also see the Summary of Physical Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.
Certification/License
State certification as an Art Teacher or as required for the position.
Education
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
Experience
Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level and/or subject is a plus.