Art Teacher

RUSSELL COUNTY SCHOOLS
TEACHER, SECONDARY SCHOOL
JOB DESCRIPTION

(1) Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution.
(2) Certified by the State of Alabama in the appropriate area.
(3) Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama Statutes and
State Board of Education regulations.

Knowledge of child development and especially of characteristics of students in the age group
assigned. Knowledge of the prescribed curriculum. Knowledge of current educational research.
Basic understanding and knowledge of current technology. Knowledge of learning styles and
skill in using varied teaching methods to address student learning styles. Skill in oral and
written communication with students, parents and others. Ability to plan and implement
activities for maximum effectiveness. Ability to assess levels of student achievement effectively,
analyze test results and prescribe actions for improvement. Ability to maintain appropriate
student supervision so that students have a safe and orderly environment in which to learn.
Ability to work effectively with peers, administrators and others.

Principal

To provide an educational atmosphere in which students will move toward the
fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and psychological
growth and maturation in accordance with state and system-wide philosophies, goals
and objectives.

N/A

• * (1) Create or select long-range plans based on a review of system and state curriculum
  priorities, student profiles and instructional priorities.
• * (2) Define goals and objectives for unit and daily plans.
• * (3) Sequence content and activities appropriately.
• * (4) Identify specific intended learning outcomes which are challenging, meaningful and
  measurable.
• * (5) Revise plans based on student needs.
• * (6) Plan and prepare a variety of learning activities considering individual student’s culture,
  learning styles, special needs and socio-economic background.
• * (7) Develop or select instructional activities which foster active involvement of students in
  the learning process.
• * (8) Plan and prepare lessons and instructional strategies which support the school
  improvement plan and the system mission.
• * (9) Select, develop, modify and/or adapt materials and resources which support learning
  objectives and address students’ varying learning styles, backgrounds and special needs.
• * (10) Establish and maintain a positive and safe learning environment in which students are
  encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
• * (11) Maintain a clean, attractive and organized learning environment.
• * (12) Maintain academic focus by using a variety of motivational techniques.
• * (13) Establish and use behavior management techniques which are appropriate and effective.
• * (14) Establish routines and procedures and work with students on consistently following
  them.
• * (15) Create a learning climate that is challenging yet non-threatening.
• * (16) Maintain instructional momentum with smooth and efficient transitions from one
  activity to another.
• * (17) Establish appropriate testing environment and ensure test security.
• * (18) Establish and maintain efficient record keeping procedures.
• * (19) Organize procedures, practices, materials and routines for the effective use of
  instructional time and for the completion of administrative activities.
• * (20) Assist in enforcement of school rules, administrative regulations and Board policy.
• * (21) Develop and use assessment strategies (traditional and alternative) to assist the
  continuous development of learners.
• * (22) Interpret and use data (including but not limited to standardized and other test results)
  for diagnosis,…