Art Teacher .FTE

Job Title:

Art Teacher . 40 FTE Oct 2026

Location:

East Intermediate

Start Date:

ASAP

Salary Range/ Level: Per the current WEA Master Agreement $48,476 - $90, 155 Pro-rated to fte

Terms of Employment:
School Year

Date Posted:
October 14, 2026

Final date to receive applications:
Until Filled

The teacher is responsible for ensuring that every student is academically and socially ready for college or career and to equip all students with knowledge, skills, and motivation that empowers them to direct their lives and become confident, critical thinkers who will contribute to a changing community. This position reports directly to the assigned building/program principal.

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties,knowledge,and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality instruction aligned to the Michigan Academic Standards for Visual Arts and district curriculum.
• Develop lessons that encourage creativity, problem-solving, self-expression, and artistic growth for students with diverse learning needs and abilities.
• Teach a variety of artistic techniques, media, and processes, including drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, mixed media, digital art, and design as appropriate tograde level.
• Differentiate instruction to support the academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and artistic needs of all learners.
• Utilize formative and summative assessments tomonitorstudent progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Maintainaccuraterecords of student progress and communicate achievement with students and families.
• Integrate technology and digital tools to enhance instruction and student creativity when appropriate.
• Foster student responsibility inthe care, organization, and safe use of art materials and equipment.

• Create andmaintaina classroom culture that is welcoming, respectful, inclusive, and conducive to learning.
• Establish clear expectations for behavior and classroom procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe art classroom and storage areas.
• Ensure appropriate inventory, care, and maintenance of art supplies, equipment, and instructional materials.
• Promote safe practices in the use of tools, materials, and equipment.

• Collaborate with classroom teachers, special education staff, instructional coaches, counselors, and administrators to support student success.
• Participate actively in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), district professional development, staff meetings, and school improvement initiatives.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, staff, and community members.
• Communicate effectively with parents and guardiansregardingstudent progress, classroom activities, and exhibitions.
• Assistin displaying student artwork throughout school buildings and at district or community events.
• Support school programs and activities that promote student engagement and school pride.

• Display physical, social, mental, and emotional soundness in order toexecute the duties ofjob.
• Serve as a role model for all students and withinschoolcommunity.
• Interact with co-workers, administration, students, parents, and the community in positive, supportive, and cooperative ways.
• Encourage the team spirit and contribute as a team member in the decision-making processes of the school asfacilitatedby the building administrator.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Contribute to extra-curricular activities such as clubs and academic competitions and school programs.
• Maintain and promote school district goals and objectives.
• Comply withstate, federal and District policies, procedures, rules, and the union contract.
• Regular and on-time attendance is required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree.
• Current appropriate Michigan teaching certification.

• Demonstrated understanding of current research as to how children learn and the ability to motivatestudentto perform at their best.
• Demonstrated ability to work in an economically, culturally, and racially…