Art Teacher - Split Position - SY

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Instructs pupils in visual arts in media such as drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, digital design, art history, art criticism, and sculpting, by performing the following duties.

• Technical Skills
  - Pursues training and development opportunities.
• Interpersonal
  - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming;
  Maintains confidentiality;
  Listens to others without interrupting;
  Keeps emotions under control;
  Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Team Work
  - Balances team and individual responsibilities;
  Gives and welcomes feedback;
  Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Written Communication
  - Writes clearly and informatively.
• Diversity
  - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences;
  Promotes a harassment‑free environment.
• Ethics
  - Works with integrity and ethically.
• Organizational Support
  - Follows policies and procedures;
  Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time;
  Supports organization’s goals and values.
• Adaptability
  - Adapts to changes in the work environment;
  Manages competing demands;
  Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality
  - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability
  - Follows instructions, responds to management direction;
  Takes responsibility for own actions.
• Innovation
  - Displays original thinking and creativity;
  Meets challenges with resourcefulness.
• Judgment
  - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Planning/Organizing
  - Prioritizes and plans work activities;
  Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism
  - Approaches others in a tactful manner;
  Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
• Safety and Security
  - Observes safety and security procedures.

Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree Preferred.

Three years successful teaching experience preferred.

• Prepares lesson plans according to District Pacing Guides and State Standards.
• Selects art supplies for student use in the study of the visual arts curriculum, adhering to the school’s budget.
• Demonstrates a variety of instructional methods.
• Observes and evaluates students’ work to assess progress toward mastery. Also implements instructional plans for individual student improvement.
• Maintains an orderly classroom conducive to creativity and learning. This includes organizational procedures for students, which is inclusive of individual portfolios, art word walls, and art history notebooks.
• Contacts parents concerning student academic progress, discipline concerns, and offers learning opportunities for parents.
• Participates in District and City student art contests and is responsible for displaying student art in the school, Central Office, and community.
• Makes accommodations, as required, for students with disabilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This position is designated as a split assignment between two school locations within the district. The selected candidate will provide services at both sites based on the operational needs of each school.

The percentage of time allocated to each location may vary (e.g., 50/50, 60/40, etc.) and will be determined by district and building leadership. The specific daily and/or weekly schedule will be coordinated by the supervising principals or designated administrators.

This is a full‑time position. Split assignments do not affect compensation, benefits eligibility, or full‑time status. The employee will remain fully benefit‑eligible in accordance with district policies.

None.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one, small group, and large group situations.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables…