Art Teacher, Sherwood Charter School; KG

Art Teacher, Sherwood Charter School (KG-8)

SHERWOOD SD 88J Sherwood Charter School – Sherwood, Oregon (Open in Google Maps)

Job : 5841700

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 20, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

1.0 FTE / 8 hours per day
7:30 a.m.

- 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
One Friday a month there is a staff meeting. Two Fridays a month teachers can work from home to create curriculum. Teachers have one Friday off per month.

Start Date:
August 24, 2026

Length of Annual

Contract:

August - June

JOB TITLE: Specialist Teacher Art/Music (Grades KG – 8th)

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB SUMMARY

The Specialist Teacher instructs and supervises a diverse group of students by establishing a positive, respectful, and engaging learning environment. The teacher provides meaningful and varied learning opportunities, promotes high standards of performance for all students, and supports the social‑emotional development of the whole child. As a member of a collaborative K–8 team, the Specialist Teacher contributes to integrated curriculum design, school culture, family engagement, and the shared responsibility of maintaining a joyful, safe, and academically rigorous learning environment.

Meet the standards of Competent and Ethical Performance as outlined in Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR  to ). The following are examples of principle duties. This list may not include all duties an employee is expected to perform.

Instruction & Curriculum

• Plan and deliver high‑quality instruction aligned to Oregon State Standards
• Establish clear instructional objectives and create long‑ and short‑range plans that meet students’ developmental needs and interests
• Develop organized, engaging, and sequential lessons
• Incorporate integrated and thematic learning experiences consistent with Sherwood Charter School’s instructional model
• Assess and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners, including students with IEPs, 504 Plans, and other specialized supports
• Assure that every student has multiple opportunities to demonstrate proficiency
• Use formative and summative assessments to monitor progress and guide instruction
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students
• Responsible for 1–2 elective classes each trimester, aligned to core subject

School Culture & Family Engagement

• Model and explicitly teach honor, empathy, accountability, respect and teamwork
• Establish and maintain a positive classroom climate
• Develop reasonable classroom expectations and implement proactive classroom management strategies
• Reinforce school‑wide behavior systems and character development initiatives
• Actively participate in and support special events as outlined in the staff handbook, which may take place outside of normal school hours throughout the school year including subject showcases
• Maintain open, consistent communication with parents/guardians regarding student progress, behavior, and growth

School wide Theme, Houses Program & Social‑Emotional Learning

Sherwood Charter School’s middle school operates within a year‑long thematic framework through the Houses Program. The Houses program and social‑emotional instruction are essential components of the middle school experience and are a shared responsibility among middle school faculty. The annual theme (e.g., The Power of One) guides interdisciplinary learning, service projects, exhibitions, debates, leadership development, and social‑emotional growth.

• Active contribution to the Houses Program throughout the year
• Integrate the annual theme into instruction and field trips when appropriate
• Collaborate and facilitate House‑related lessons and social‑emotional learning activities
• Contribute to trimester focus areas that align with the annual theme
• Support student leadership, collaboration, and positive peer culture
• Facilitate discussions and activities that build character, empathy, accountability, and teamwork
• Participate in showcases, exhibitions, and service learning projects

Collaboration & Professional Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively as part of a small, cohesive K–8 team to support students’ academic…