Art Teacher Job Bethlehem area,Pennsylvania USA,Education / Teaching

REPORTS TO

Building Principal

MISSION

The Chester Upland School District is committed to providing all students the opportunity to achieve excellence in the four As:
Academics, Athletics, Arts, and Activities.

The senior leadership team continues to build a talented and committed team to ensure all students are prepared to graduate from Chester Upland schools career and college ready! The C.O.R.E. is the foundation of the Chester Upland School Districts vision and mission.

C.O.R.E.:

C- Children First:
The well being and continuous learning of every child will drive decisions.

O- One Chester Upland:
With dedicated community of partners, parents, students and staff, we will excel, united as One Chester Upland.

R- Reimagining:
Through a mode of continuous improvement, we will apply four important levers for change, collaboration, capacity building, deepening knowledge of pedagogy, and focusing direction to improve outcomes for all.

E- Equity, Excellence, and Emotional Intelligence:
We will ensure equitable access to a quality education that includes emotional intelligence and leads to excellence across all opportunities and services.

General Duties and Responsibilities

Provides rigorous curriculum that aligns with Pennsylvania Department of Education Standards for teachers.

Demonstrates mastery of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials for course(s) taught.

Creates lesson plans, aligned with current state and district standards, which drives instruction through formative assessment and differentiation.

Maintains a safe, organized classroom, which supports students’ independent learning, collaboration and choice.

Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques.

Provides a variety of assessments and uses assessments for planning and instruction.

Monitors and maintains a positive classroom environment that supports the school wide behavior expectation, in which most students are engaged, incorporates mutual respect and provides cooperative learning opportunities.

Uses available technology/instructional media to enhance the students’ learning experiences.

Establishes and maintains appropriate relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members by communicating in a tactful, courteous, and confidential manner.

Communicates and interacts appropriately with other professional staff in academic planning and school committee work.

Attends and participates in staff meetings and extra-curricular/school related activities and committees.

Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth and works with administrator to formulate and complete professional development plans.

Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates behavior that is conscientious and responsible.

Engages parents and guardians in the education of their children.

Does not engage in discriminatory practices on any basis, including race, origin, gender, socio-economic status, disability, religion, or political beliefs.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the school administrator.

Other Requirements

Specialized teaching assignments may require additional training and/or certification.

Must be able to pass an initial fingerprint and background clearance checks.

May be required to lift and carry heavy, bulky supplies and materials weighing up to 20 pounds.

May be required to work outside normal working hours.

May be required to travel to perform work functions.

Ideal Candidate

A commitment to success for all of the Chester Upland students and specifically to raising the academic achievement of all the children in this district

A desire to grow professionally and seek out new opportunities for professional development

An ability to use data to drive instruction

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Innovative teaching methodologies using techniques such as team teaching, demonstrations, simulation and consultation

An ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously

Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills

An ability to critically assess challenges and identify effective instructional/behavioral solutions to support the success of each student

Exceptional classroom management skills

Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Strong working knowledge of technology used to differentiate instruction for students.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree from an accredited college/university

Appropriate Standard Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate for the given subject area for which you are applying, or enrollment in a PA certification program

Preferred experience in an urban school setting

The following are required:

PA Criminal clearances
PA Child Abuse clearances
FBI clearances
Physical including TB Test
Proof of U. S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

Union Affiliation

Chester Upland Education Association

Application Procedure

Receipt of a completed application, resume, cover letter and transcripts
A minimum of three current written letters of reference from previous or…