FTE Art Teacher

Art Teacher (0.6 FTE)

Job

Location:

Braeside and Oak Terrace (High‑Needs School)

Date Available:

08/17/2026

North Shore School District 112 is a transformative learning organization where curiosity inspires minds, innovation shapes the future, and students, staff, and families work together to create a kind, connected community committed to excellence.

• Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy – plans and practice consistently reflect knowledge of the content and of the instructional strategies specific to that discipline.
• Knowledge of Students – actively seeks knowledge of students and demonstrates consideration for students' individual needs.
• Instructional Objectives – objectives reflect high‑level learning and curriculum standards, suitable for all students and addressing diverse needs.
• Knowledge of Resources, including Technology – implements available resources and seeks additional technology to enhance teacher skill and student performance.
• Assessment for Instruction – uses assessment results to plan instruction for the individual needs of students.

• Management of Instructional Groups – students in groups are productively engaged with minimal teacher support.
• Management of Transitions – transitions occur smoothly, with minimal loss of instructional time.
• Management of Materials and Supplies – routines for handling materials and supplies are efficient.
• Safety, Accessibility and Physical Space – the classroom is safe and resources are effectively utilized.
• Teacher Interaction with Students – interactions are friendly, respectful, and culturally responsive.
• Expectations – conduct standards are established and consistently enforced.
• Monitoring of Student Behavior – teacher is alert and responsive at all times.
• Response to Student Misbehavior – responses are appropriate and effective.

• Quality of Questions – most questions are high quality and allow time for responses.
• Monitoring of Student Learning During Instruction – teacher monitors group and some individual progress.
• Student Assessment – students understand evaluation criteria and assess their own work.
• Feedback to Students – feedback is timely and consistently high quality.
• Responses to Students' Needs During Instruction – teacher adjusts lessons smoothly to accommodate student questions or interests.
• Persistence – teacher seeks approaches for students who struggle.

• Expectations for Learning – lesson purpose and broader context are clear.
• Directions and Procedures – instructions are clear to students.
• Explanations of Content – explanations are appropriate, accurate, and connected to students' knowledge.
• Activities and Assignments – activities are appropriate and engaging for almost all students.
• Grouping of Students – instructional groups are productive and purposefully selected.
• Instructional Materials and Resources – materials are suitable and engaging.
• Structure and Pacing – the lesson has a defined structure with appropriate pacing.

• Instructional Records – teaching records are accurate.
• Non‑instructional Records – non‑instructional records are accurate and effective.
• Communications with Families – teacher communicates regularly, effectively, and includes families in the program.
• Participation in a School/District Community – teacher actively participates in school and district activities, committees, or events.
• Relationships with Colleagues – relationships are supportive and cooperative.
• Professional Growth and Development – teacher engages in reflective professional development.
• Professionalism – teacher displays high ethics and professionalism and contributes to child‑centered decisions.

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with proper endorsement(s) – Art.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment regarding student safety and welfare.
• Appreciation for cultural diversity.
• Ability to effectively incorporate instructional technology.

The North Shore School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.