Art Teacher - Massabesic Middle School

Job Description

Regional School Unit No. 57 (RSU 57) – Waterboro, Maine

Position Title:

Art Teacher

Location:

Massabesic Middle School (MMS)

District:
Regional School Unit 57

Reports To:

Building Administration (Principal and/or Assistant Principal)

To deliver high-quality instruction and services that empower students to develop the knowledge, skills, and habits of work necessary to become successful, engaged individuals and citizens.

Art Teacher

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in a specific area of teaching
• Certification:
  Must hold appropriate Maine Department of Education Certification
• Appropriate training and preparation for middle school-level instruction

• Program Planning:
  Design a program of study that aligns with student needs, interests, and abilities while meeting curriculum goals.
• Objective Setting:
  Establish clear learning objectives for all lessons and projects.
• Instructional Methods:
  Employ diverse teaching methods and materials appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Substitute Readiness:
  Organize work and classes so that substitute teachers can step in with minimal loss of learning.

• Engagement:
  Create a classroom atmosphere that encourages participation and is appropriate to student maturity levels.
• Behavior Management:
  Develop and maintain fair and just classroom rules in alignment with district policies to ensure an orderly learning environment.
• Safety:
  Take all necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

• Regular Feedback:
  Assess student accomplishments regularly and provide timely feedback.
• Specialized Support:
  Identify student learning difficulties and collaborate with district specialists when required.
• Accessibility:
  Remain available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day as reasonably requested.

• Professional Growth:
  Strive for continuous professional improvement.
• Team Participation:
  Attend staff meetings, serve on committees, and actively participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
• Record Keeping:
  Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law and district policy.

Frequent:
Sitting, standing, walking, and climbing stairs.

Physical Tasks:
Bending, pulling, pushing, kneeling, and crouching.

Lifting:
Ability to lift ranging from 25–75 lbs depending on student size and situational needs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Salary &
  
  Conditions:
  
  To be established by the RSU 57 School Board.
• Evaluation:
  Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the School Board's policy on evaluation.

RSU 57 Massabesic School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, or disability. Retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination or participate in investigations is prohibited.

• Regional School Unit 57
• 86 West Road
• Waterboro, Maine 04087
• Phone:

This job description reflects the general requirements of the position and is not an exhaustive list of all tasks that may be assigned.