High School Digital Arts Teacher

Job Description

Attleboro Public Schools are committed to recruiting and retaining an effective, diverse, and culturally competent staff. We strive to create an inclusive work environment that fosters respect and dignity for all.

• Designs, develops, and implements visual art lessons/units that are aligned with the MA State Frameworks and Standards
• Collaborates with other staff in the delivery of appropriate instructional approaches and best practices, working to serve the various learning styles and needs of students; designs. Demonstrates the ability to create interdisciplinary units with cooperating teachers
• Develops and maintains a positive classroom learning environment; encourages pupils to think independently and to express original ideas through visual arts.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior to ensure an orderly, productive learning environment
• Evaluate student progress through written comments and grades, while giving quality feedback on individual student performance on assignments/assessments
• Maintain an actively engaged classroom environment to support student learning
• Maintain frequent contact with students, parents, advisors, and school counselors about student performance and behavior.
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences as necessary
• Support students in their development of the Portrait of a Graduate pillars: innovation, communication, collaboration, and balance

• Bachelor's degree in visual or fine arts or related study; advanced degree in subject matter preferred
• Understanding of and proficiency in fundamental art principles and disciplines, including 3D, ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, digital, and textile design. A background in digital arts is preferred.
• Knowledge of and ability to teach digital imaging and illustration using the Adobe platform.
• Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) and possess the ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and parents
• Understanding of the unique academic, social, and behavioral characteristics of adolescents
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, and conduct comprehensive lesson plans and instruction
• Ability to create and contribute to an engaging and inclusive learning environment and workplace
• History of continued education or professional development
• Ability to be flexible, effectively manage stress, and adapt to changing work priorities and assignments

FY27 Salary range: $64,644 - $109,831

The Attleboro Public Schools does not, in any education program or activity that it operates, discriminate or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race*, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, religion, disability, age, genetic-information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, or pregnancy-related condition, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin, immigration status, or any category protected by state or federal law.

The Attleboro Public School District prohibits sex discrimination Individuals may report concerns or questions to the District's Civil Rights and/or Title IX Coordinators. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at

* race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles.

The mission of the Attleboro Public Schools is to develop and deliver relevant learning experiences that engage, challenge, and inspire all students to maximize their unique potential and improve our world.

The vision of the Attleboro Public Schools is to be the center of a community united around education, where all stakeholders value and participate in our collective success.

• GOAL ONE:
  Attleboro Public Schools will place students at the center of all educational decisions through guided planning to achieve personalized goals.
• GOAL TWO:
  Attleboro Public Schools will improve the quality of education for all students by providing learning experiences that are personalized, challenging, and have lifelong value.
• GOAL THREE:
  Attleboro Public Schools will cultivate and extend community partnerships to improve outcomes for students through outreach, collaboration, and reciprocal support.