Elementary Art Teacher, Itinerant

Elementary Art Teacher, Itinerant

The goal of the Elementary Art Teacher is to provide a comprehensive arts program that fosters creativity, artistic skill development, and an appreciation of art while supporting the academic, social, and emotional growth of elementary students.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education
• Must hold appropriate Alabama Professional Educator Certificate

General Responsibilities:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to successfully work with small intervention groups
• Determine individual and class needs
• Establish objectives and plan learning experience
• Implement activities using a variety of techniques that utilize instructional time to meet objectives
• Place students at the proper instructional level in each subject area using available materials, information and suggested methods
• Assume the responsibility of knowing the content of all instructional and administrative guides, position papers and instructional policies; instructional activities will be consistent with the content of the guides
• Assume complete responsibility for the instructional activities, motivation, and progress of each student assigned for instruction
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior to achieve a functional learning atmosphere
• Provide a climate conducive to the development of positive self-concepts by students
• Assume responsibility for accurately reporting and monitoring student attendance and progress through the established process, including conferences with parents
• Plan with team members for the collecting and report of money from fees, insurance, school pictures, lunches and other monies designated by the principal; students may not be required to pay any fee or buy school items that are not on a designated list
• Utilize planning time efficiently and effectively
• Assume responsibility for keeping the classroom neat and orderly; assume joint responsibility with other faculty members for the appearance of the building and grounds
• Assume responsibility for and maintain an inventory of all materials and equipment assigned and/or check out to the teacher
• Engage in personal professional growth and demonstrate professional ethics and leadership
• Maintain positive, professional attitude toward students, school programs, personnel and confidential information
• Plan for and conduct state testing programs according to established procedures
• Adherent to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policy, and state and federal rules and regulations
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings
• Demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communications
• Assist in interpreting instructional programs to the public
• Other duties as assigned

Terms of Employment and Salary:
Employment is for a 9-month term (187 days). Salary will be determined in accordance with the approved salary matrix and based on credentials and experience.

Physical Requirements:

Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities.

Please Note:

All candidates must submit to a background check. Employment is contingent upon candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by the Alabama State Department of Education.

The Opelika Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law.

The Opelika Board of Education is required by law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.

** Salary will be prorated for the remainder of the  school year**