Middle School Art Teacher

Job Description

MARION CITY SCHOOLS

Middle School Art Teacher

Certified

Educational assistants (para‑professionals)/volunteers/student teachers;
Building Principal/Administrator

• Must hold a valid Ohio Teaching License and/or the appropriate Endorsement and Authorization for the assignment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in education from an accredited college or university.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Contract; salary and benefits negotiated. Salary dependent upon education and experience, ranging from $48,375 to $89,584.

The teacher is the primary instructional delivery person in the classroom. Student learning and growth are primarily dependent on the work and efforts of the classroom teacher. The position is demanding, varied and complex. The classroom teacher must have excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills and be well trained in content knowledge and research‑based effective teaching strategies.

• Ensure the safety of students.
• Demonstrate a focus for student learning, with appropriate learning objectives that include measurable goal(s) for student learning aligned with the Ohio standards.
• Instruct assigned classes in the locations and times designated.
• Employ a variety of formal and informal assessment techniques to collect evidence of students’ knowledge and skills and analyze data to effectively inform instructional planning and delivery.
• Demonstrate thoughtful preparation for each class by constructing clear, detailed and timely lesson plans.
• Effectively use technology to support high quality instruction and student learning.
• Plan and sequence instruction to include the important content, concepts, and processes in school and district curriculum priorities and in state standards.
• Demonstrate familiarity with students’ background knowledge and experiences and describe multiple procedures used to obtain this information.
• Work collaboratively with intervention, gifted and support service staff to ensure student learning goals are met.
• Support the learning needs of students, through a variety of strategies, materials, and/or pacing that make learning accessible and challenging for each student.
• Maintain positive rapport with students and demonstrate respect for and interest in all students.
• Create routines and procedures that run smoothly throughout the lesson, and students assume age‑appropriate levels of responsibility for the efficient operation of the classroom.
• Provide substantive, specific, and timely feedback of student progress to students, families, and other school personnel while maintaining confidentiality.
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative guidelines.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and develop reasonable rules of behavior and procedures for the classroom to maintain order in a fair and just manner.
• Use effective communication strategies with students and families and work effectively with colleagues to examine problems of practice, analyze student work, and identify targeted strategies.
• Meet ethical and professional responsibilities with integrity and honesty; model and uphold district policies and state and federal regulations.
• Set data‑based short and long‑term professional goals and take action to meet these goals.
• Make provisions for being available to students and parents for education‑related purposes outside instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the superintendent.

• Maintain appropriate licenses/endorsements and training hours as required.
• Comply with applicable District, state, local, and federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Adhere to all standards established by the Ohio Department of Education for Licensed Educators.
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality.
• Maintain knowledge of academic area, teaching methodology and strategies to engage students.
• Ability to work…