Art Teacher - High School Level; FTE
Listed on 2026-07-08
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Education / Teaching
High School, Spanish Teacher
Art Teacher - High School Level (FTE 0.2)
Longmeadow Public School District, Longmeadow High School, Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Job DetailsJob : 5800290
Final date to receive applications: Jul 10, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Jun 24, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026
Job DescriptionPLEASE NOTE: Position - FTE 0.2 — Annual posted salary is pro‑rated accordingly. Massachusetts Art Certification Required / One Sculpture and Ceramics Class.
Reports to:
Principal through Art Dept. Chairperson.
JOB MISSION: To lead, encourage, and assist students to develop their individual potential for intellectual and emotional growth, resulting in their learning and achievement of high standards of knowledge and skills.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Continuously improve professional knowledge and practice through appropriate professional development activities; share information and knowledge with other teachers; apply the best research in the design and development of school curriculum.
- Maintain and incorporate the best research in instructional materials and techniques.
- Set short‑term and year‑long goals for curricular units based on sound principles and practices of learning.
- Develop and maintain lesson plans based on short‑term and year‑long goals and share when appropriate.
- Integrate current technologies as tools to enhance instructional strategies and increase student learning.
- Promote a high level of active learning through setting high standards and clear goals and modifying instruction to help all students achieve those standards.
- Maintain systems of assessment and measurements that reflect progress in achieving instructional objectives.
- Establish an atmosphere that encourages sensitivity and respect among students and with the teacher, and practices and routines which create an appropriate learning environment.
- Design instructional experiences in which students achieve high standards and optimize their performance by taking responsibility for their own learning.
- Maintain open and effective communication with students, parents, staff and administration using expected professional standards.
- Participate actively in team/department/staff meetings.
- Be available for student and/or parent conferences.
- Work collaboratively to identify areas for school improvement, develop possible strategies, and assess results.
- Observe and implement the rules and regulations established for the school system.
EVALUATION:
Consistent with the current Agreement Between the Longmeadow School Committee and the Longmeadow Education Association.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
NONE
Light‑lifting up to 20 lbs with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 lbs. Standing frequently, sitting occasionally, walking frequently, lifting occasionally, reaching frequently, handling frequently, fingering frequently, talking frequently, hearing constantly, near acuity constantly, far acuity constantly, color vision frequently, field of vision constantly.
WORK ENVIRONMENTThis position is performed in a school setting. Noise level 3 – moderate intensity.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENTSalary and work year in accordance with the current Longmeadow Educators Association (Unit
A) and Longmeadow School Committee Agreement.
Position Type: Full‑time
Job Requirements- Meet Massachusetts state certification requirements.
- Knowledge of Massachusetts/Common Core Curriculum Frameworks in art.
- Educational preparation relevant to area of instruction.
- Prior relevant successful teaching experience preferred.
- Master's Degree preferred.
- Prior experience teaching drawing and painting.
- Such other qualifications or alternatives as the Principal and Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.
The Longmeadow Public Schools is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or pregnancy/pregnancy related conditions.
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