Visual Arts Teacher; Anticipated

Duties

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the designated locations and times.
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of established district curriculum goals, establishing and communicating clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Prepares for classes assigned and provides written evidence of preparation upon the supervisor’s request as required by the teachers’ contract.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs of capabilities of the students.
• Strives by instruction and action to implement the district’s philosophy of education, instructional goals and objectives, and performance expectations.
• Assesses students’ accomplishments regularly, providing progress reports as required and communicating with parents as deemed necessary.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Diagnoses the learning challenges of students regularly, seeking assistance from district specialists as required.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Follows the SPS code of conduct for the classroom, enforcing rules of behavior fairly and justly.
• Plans and supervises assignments for paraprofessionals, making written evaluations as required.
• Maintains an ongoing professional growth program that satisfies district requirements and personal professional expectations.
• Takes an active part in the contractually‑approved teacher evaluation process.
• Attends building and district meetings to promote communication and mutual decision making.
• Attends established school‑sponsored activities (e.g., Back to School Night, Open House) as agreed upon by the building administrator and faculty.
• Contributes to decisions regarding budget, facilities, curriculum, and personal well‑being.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.

• Highly qualified with required competency in the content area.
• Appropriate educator license for the content/program area (Visual Art) and grade‑level (5‑12) licensure from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Bachelor’s Degree with appropriate license.
• Master’s Degree with appropriate content‑area license preferred and/or expected within five years.

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