Art Teacher; Grades: EC-

Art Teacher (Grades: EC-6)

RTP

Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, Board of Trustees policies, and administrative regulations. Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior.

• Establish a system of student evaluation within guidelines prescribed in state law or adopted by the school district.
• Continually evaluate and record various aspects of students’ progress and report to parents as needed.
• Teach within the course of study for the subject area at the grade level as prescribed in state law or adopted by the school district.
• Understand and plan lessons leading to subject area objectives and assume responsibility for written lesson plans for substitutes.
• Provide a variety of planned learning experiences using a variety of media and methods to motivate students and best utilize available time for instruction.
• Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff in assessing and helping students resolve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Be available for counseling with students and parents before and after school.
• Share the responsibility of interpreting the educational programs to the community through such activities as open house and PTA meetings.
• Plan and coordinate the work of aides and other paraprofessionals and student teachers (when applicable).
• Participate cooperatively with the principal to develop the evaluation system in conformance with district guidelines.
• Keep accurate records of student information and compile, maintain, and file all reports and required documents.
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at the worksite.

The noise level is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. A remote working environment/alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus‑based employees because regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is essential.

Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required of this job:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university; valid Texas teacher certificate with required endorsements.
• Demonstrated general knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of routine tasks and procedures and ability to follow specific instructions.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, Board of Trustees policies, and administrative regulations.
• Establish efficient classroom management procedures.
• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with a rapidly changing world.
• Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession.

George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary School
3939 Spring Valley Road
Addison, TX 75001