Art Teacher; Grades Pre K-6

Job Title:

Art Teacher (Grades PreK-5)

This posting is for the  School Year

Art Teachers at Duluth Edison Charter School (DECS) are committed to academic and personal excellence for every student. Teachers will understand what it means to be a lifelong learner and participate in ongoing professional development, goal setting, learning, and reflection each school year. The Art Teacher’s main goal is to provide quality, consistent instruction to pupils in art, such as painting, sketching, designing, and sculpturing;

prepare lesson plans and establish course goals. Provides individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and motivate students. Explains and demonstrates artistic techniques.

• Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines and state or national standards.
• Implement and teach the core values established by our school as the focus of instruction and discussion when appropriate.
• Uses formative and summative assessment data to inform instruction.
• Writes, implements and evaluates his or her own professional development plans.
• Teaches rules of conduct; models the behavior expected of students; maintains order in the classroom and on the playground.
• Creates and manages a PBIS based learning environment that enables students to feel safe, be creative and develop excellence.
• Keeps attendance and grade records as required by school. Utilize our Infinite Campus system and enter grades in a timely fashion.
• Differentiates instruction to accommodate the needs of all students in the classroom.
• Administers MAP, MCA and other assigned assessments as relevant to his or her area of teaching.
• Analyzes classroom data to inform his or her teaching and small group instruction.
• Integrates technology into their teaching and professional activities.
• Collaborates with house teams on curriculum, planning and student needs, attends house and staff meetings; attends and participates in professional development trainings.
• Creates and works toward ongoing communication with parents in a variety of forms.
• Implements school and district policies and procedures.
• Participates in and contributes to student planning and problem solving conferences. Collaborates with other professionals/stakeholders working with the student. Implements any planned and documented interventions.
• Participates in and contributes to student 504 Plan meetings and IEP meetings. Collaborates with other professionals/stakeholders working with the student. Implements any accommodations and makes any modifications for designated students as indicated in the students’ Section 504 and Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Maintains familiarity with and be prepared to implement current district and building Emergency Procedures.
• Complete assigned student learning conferences.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information, adheres to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations.
• Demonstrates familiarity with policies of the Duluth Public Schools District and state and federal regulations pertaining to education.
• Participates on committees and special projects and other related duties as assigned.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year college or university in education or an equivalent combination of education and experience permitting one to obtain appropriate licensure as a teacher by the Minnesota Department of Education.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common journals, reports, and education related documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or concerns from students, caregivers, regulatory agencies, or members of the…