use of technology, small group activities, student presentations, hands-on activities, etc.) o Maintain a current awareness of activities/methodology in the respective subject area Maintain an ongoing personal program of professional growth and development o Develop and implement annually an approved plan for professional growth and development o Identify and request to attend professional workshop activities or graduate level courses intended to increase the teacher's instructional effectiveness Teacher - Art Teacher o Participate in District sponsored in-service offerings or other professional development opportunities appropriate to the teaching assignment Adhere to yearly District, school, and department goals, recognizing and working toward the fulfillment of the teacher's role in achieving the established goals KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIREMENT Education: A minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution Certification: Holds an appropriate certificate from the Pennsylvania Department of Education in one of the following: Elementary K-6 Early Childhood N-3, PK-4 Experience: Any work experience in certification area(s); Student teaching experience in a supervised education program at an accredited institution Language Skills: Ability to evaluate, interpret and analyze; Effective written and verbal communication skills; Ability to maintain written records, and effectively present information to colleagues, students, parents, and administrators; Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with tact and diplomacy Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts, math reasoning, and math logic Reasoning Skills: Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and reasoning skills Other Skills & Abilities: Exhibit sound judgment; Ability to develop appropriate effective working relationships with department colleagues, school staff, students, parents, and the administration; demonstrate effective organizational and time-management skills. o Provide effective instruction following the Learning targets, concepts/skills, and competencies/objectives outlined on the curriculum map for the course(s) o Plan activities that engage students in higher level thinking skills to promote increased academic learning o Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure instructional uniformity - compliance with the pacing guide for curriculum and assessments Communicate the grading proficiency scale, classroom expectations, and academic progress, to students and parents o Provide timely and accurate feedback/documentation to students, parents, and appropriate staff members Develop and maintain positive interpersonal and intrapersonal relationships o Adhere to Pennsylvania's Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators Teacher - Art Teacher o Maintain a cooperative proactive working relationship with administration, staff, students, parents, and community members o Share appropriate information with parents and other staff members o Work cooperatively with department colleagues teaching common courses, sharing lesson plans, instructional activities, and materials/resources Build motivation and interest in learning o Exhibit personal interest and encourage student interest in the subject area o Demonstrate excitement about the topic of study o Allow students to see how the learning of the content relates to their personal lives o Know students by name as much as possible and address them accordingly o Attempt to know students on a personal level, and talk with them about topics other than just academics (ex.