2026 Classroom Art Teacher Port Arthur Middle School Campus

Position: [2025-2026] Classroom Art Teacher Port Arthur Middle School Campus
OPENS: 05/8/2025

CLOSES:
Until Filled

JOB TITLE:

Classroom Art Teacher

REPORTS TO:

Campus Director

DEPT. / SCHOOL:
Academic / Bob Hope School / Port Arthur Middle School Campus

WAGE / HOUR STATUS:
Exempt/Full Time

PAY GRADE:  Teacher Salary Schedule (prorated for number of days employed)

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies?and skills to function successfully in society.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Knowledge of subjects assigned

General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

* Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.

* Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.

* Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.

* Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.

* Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.

* Work cooperatively special education teachers to modify curriculum as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).

* Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.

* Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aides(s) and volunteer(s).

* Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.

* Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.

* Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

* Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the principal.

* Be a positive role model for students, support mission of school district.

* Create and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students and is congruent with the teaching philosophy, Board of Education policy and goals of the district.

* Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

* Encourages students to meet acceptable standards of classroom behavior as defined in the Student Code of Conduct

* Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

* Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

* Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principal, and teachers.

* Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.

* Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

* Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.

* Keep informed of and complies with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.

* Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.

* Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

* Maintains regular attendance.

* Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, parents, and colleagues concerning academic, attendance and behavioral progress of students.

* Checks and responds to e-mail and voice mail daily.

* Takes precautions to protect students.

* Makes provisions to be available to students and parents for educationally-related purposes outside the instructional day when necessary and under reasonable terms

* Abides by the school's grading policy.

* Maintains records of student attendance and performance.

* Maintains an accurate and up-to-date grade book and at any specified time student grade information can be produced.

* Maintains records as required by law and district policy.

* Upholds and enforces all school policies and state regulations.

* Attends and participates in committee, team, departmental, faculty, and district meetings as required.

* Perform other duties as may be assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Equipment Used:

Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals including specialized equipment that is particularly unique to the assignment.

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical…