Anticipated K-8 Visual Arts Teacher

ANTICIPATED K-8 VISUAL ARTS TEACHER

DESCRIPTION:

Everett Public Schools Art teachers must demonstrate expertise and knowledge in a range of visual 2-D & 3-D art techniques, skills and media at the K-8 level. Art teachers are responsible for utilizing pedagogical strategies to engage diverse groups of students in grades K-8 in the visual arts via the district's curricula. Art teachers must exercise a genuine passion and dedication for fostering and growing students' artistic talents and technical skills through visual arts, while being a motivated, collaborative and a positive team player as part of the Art Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instruction & Curriculum Development:

* Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging, hands-on art lessons and curricula for all learners including students with disabilities and multilingual learners aligned with Massachusetts DESE Visual Art Frameworks, district's art curricula, and the district's goals.

* Use all available technology and virtual curricula provided by the district to create engaging lessons and supports that are linked with 21st-century skills.

* Foster a classroom environment and create lessons that promotes creativity, technical skill, experimentation, and self-expression.

* Regularly and consistently manage and maintain art supplies, materials and art spaces.

Student Engagement & Support:

* Manage classroom behavior with positive behavior intervention strategies and social-emotional learning strategies that motivate students to create a positive learning culture.

* Creates and maintains a positive, safe, supportive, organized and inclusive classroom environment by establishing classroom routines and systems to support student learning.

* Encourage and support students' artistic growth and development through individualized attention.

Provide and participate in opportunities for students to participate in art exhibitions, competitions, and community and school art events.

* Collaborate with guidance counselors and school adjustment counselors to refer students who need social-emotional support.

* Review education plans and ensure all accommodations are properly and consistently delivered.

* Collaborate with Special Education and EL teachers to provide the highest quality instruction and support for Special Education Students and Multilingual Learners.

* Assess the needs of students and evaluate student progress towards standards and benchmarks.

Maintain a culturally responsive approach to communication with students, student counselors, and families on a regular basis through conferences, quarterly reports, and other means.

Professional Culture, Collaboration & Professional Development:

* Employ a strong growth mindset and participate in professional development relevant to students' needs.

Maintain excellent communication skills and foster positive professional relationships with students, families, and staff.

* Create and manage ongoing student in-person and virtual art exhibits and displays.

* Collaborate closely with K-12 Art Department staff in a positive and team-building way on curricula and department related events and other initiatives.

* Attend all building, department and professional development meetings.

Participate in all department and building professional activities.

* Proctor assessments for students on exams, including formative and summative assessments, MCAS, and ACCESS.

* Support the building and Art Department climate that the Principal, Assistant /Vice Principals and Arts Coordinator establish by supporting all building, district, and Art Department policies.

* Contribute to school-wide & district wide initiatives and events, which may be assigned by the Principal, Assistant Principals and the Arts Coordinator.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's Degree in Art Education or Fine Arts.

* Valid Massachusetts DESE teaching certification in Visual Arts, PreK-8 and/or 5-12..

* Knowledge of Massachusetts DESE Visual Arts Frameworks instruction.

* Ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, parents, and administrators.

* Demonstrate a commitment to excellence, equity, and high expectations for all students, emphasizing building strengths that students bring to the teaching/learning process.

* Ability to collect, interpret, and disseminate data to teachers to improve instruction and learning.

* Strong classroom management skills.

* Excellent written and verbal skills in English.

* Exhibits positivity and excitement, is receptive to feedback, and contributes positively to the Art Department and school community.

* Works well independently and as part of a team.

* Exhibits flexibility and adaptability to adjustments of practice.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

* Experience teaching 2-D & 3-D visual art K-8.

* Presentation of an art & teaching portfolio and philosophy.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Master's Degree in Art Education or Fine Arts

* 2 or more years of K-8 visual art…