Art Teacher K-12 - Anticipated

Posting Opens June 12, 2026 –
Posting Closes June 22, 2026

The Akron Board of Education announces an anticipated opening for an Art Teacher K-12 (Job Code 006, TS 380 – 190 days). Starting Salary: $46,967.10. Collective Bargaining Unit: AEA. This position is a State Teachers Retirement System position.

Applicants must submit an electronic application through  Please upload a letter of interest, resume, and current copy of the appropriate Ohio K-12 Art license. The Superintendent reserves the right to keep the position open until suitable applicants are found or to cancel and repost.

For questions, contact Dawn Wilson, Curriculum & Instruction, Fine Arts, .

• Valid Ohio K-12 Art licensure.

• Experience working with urban school students and regional professionals in a multicultural setting, producing high‑quality artistic experiences.
• Demonstrated performance competence in a variety of media.
• Evidence of advanced knowledge in art pedagogy.
• Strong belief in arts integration.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.

• Assume responsibility for art instruction in individual, small group, and classroom settings.
• Create an environment conducive to learning.
• Employ instructional methods and materials most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Assess student accomplishments regularly and provide progress reports as required.
• Develop reasonable classroom behavior rules and procedures.
• Maintain fairness and order in the classroom.
• Collaborate with other art specialists and classroom teachers to develop interdisciplinary units.
• Serve as an art resource person to classroom teachers.
• Work with specialists on school‑wide programs and projects.
• Plan a program of study that meets students’ needs and provide written evidence of preparation upon request of the building administrator.
• Participate in appropriate staff development.
• Assist in procuring community and business partnerships.
• Counsel with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.
• Assist administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aides and/or volunteers.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Accept responsibility for co‑curricular activities as assigned.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Report to and carry out any other responsibilities as assigned by the building administrator.

If you require special services such as interpreter, braille or large print, or wheelchair‑accessible accommodations covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please call the Department of Human Capital at . If you use a TTY/TTD, please call the Ohio Relay Service,

Akron Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes").