Anticipated K-8 Theatre Arts Teacher

ANTICIPATED K-8 THEATRE ARTS TEACHER

DESCRIPTION:

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instruction & Curriculum Development:

* Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging, hands-on theatre lessons and curricula for all learners, including students with disabilities and multilingual learners, aligned with the Massachusetts DESE Visual Theatre Frameworks, the district's theatre 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 lessons that promote creativity, technical skill, experimentation, and self-expression.

* Manage and maintain theatre supplies, materials, and theatre 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 and theatre exhibitions, competitions, and community and school Art Department 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 & theatre exhibits and displays.

* Collaborate closely with K-12 theatre teachers in a positive and team-building way.

* Collaborate with K-12 Art Department staff to facilitate and participate in the annual Arts Night event and other district arts 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 Principal, 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 Education or Theatre Arts.

* Valid Massachusetts DESE teaching certification in Theatre Arts K-8/All Levels.

* Knowledge of the Massachusetts DESE Theatre Frameworks instruction.

* Ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers,…