Fine Arts Specialist

Position Title

Fine Arts Specialist

FLSA: Exempt

Qualifications: Must hold proper state certification

Reports To: Principal and/or other Supervisor

Location: East Elementary

• Elementary teaching certification in Missouri
• Three or more years of successful teaching experience, preferably in the elementary school setting
• Clear understanding of the Missouri Learning Standards related to Fine Arts (Visual Arts, Music, Theatre, Dance, as applicable)
• Willingness to help develop and support a vision and mission for Fine Arts programming at East Elementary and district wide
• Knowledge of the pedagogy of highly effective instructional and artistic teaching practices
• Ability to collaborate with and coach fellow educators

• Teaching experience in one or more Fine Arts disciplines (Visual Art, Music, Theatre, Dance, or integrated arts)
• Degree, certification, or specialized training in a Fine Arts discipline
• Experience working with adult learners, providing professional development and/or co‑teaching
• Willingness to provide before and/or after school Fine Arts opportunities for students

• Develop partnerships with community members, organizations, and artists to support the vision and mission of Fine Arts education at East Elementary and district wide
• Provide leadership in the identification, design, dissemination, implementation, and evaluation of promising and best practices in Fine Arts instruction
• Collaborate with teachers and curriculum coordinators in the development of interdisciplinary curricula and assessments aligned with Fine Arts standards
• Participate in curriculum review and design related to Fine Arts programming
• Implement a variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives
• Diagnose and evaluate student abilities and artistic progress in a timely and consistent manner
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly
• Plan programs of study that meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students
• Create and maintain a healthy and safe learning environment
• Create classroom environments that are conducive to creativity, expression, and learning
• Assess student accomplishments on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required
• Refer students for alternative services as provided by the District (ESL, Reading, Special Reading)
• Effectively implement district initiatives
• Effectively collaborate with department and grade‑level teachers

• Abide by state statutes, school board policies, and regulations
• Attend meetings and perform duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors
• Participate in special programs, performances, exhibits, and/or events
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
• Serve on committees as assigned
• Remain current on Fine Arts instructional practices and trends in education

Human Resources
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E. Dunklin Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101

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