Art Teacher

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college.

SUMMARY:

* To develop in each pupil an interest in and the ability to express themselves creatively in visual terms, utilizing skills and techniques of artistic expression appropriate to the pupil's interests and abilities; to develop aesthetic understandings and appreciation; to discover and develop pupils' talents in the field of art.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Teaches knowledge and skills in art, including crafts, drawing, painting, lettering, design, commercial art, art history and three-dimensional art.

* Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.

* Provides instruction by which pupils develop aesthetic concepts and appreciation and the ability to make qualitative judgments about art.

* Develop instructional plans and organize class time to provide balanced instruction, demonstration, work time, and assessment programs.

* Controls assigned district-owned equipment and supplies to prevent loss or abuse.

* Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior.

* Displays student artwork in buildings.

* Availability to students and parents for educational-related purposes outside the instructional day.