K-2 Art Teacher

K-2 Art Teacher

Sullivan School District C-2 Sullivan Primary School - Sullivan, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

SUMMARY: To create a flexible instructional program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students assigned to the classroom; to motivate pupils to develop attitudes and knowledge needed to ensure that effective learning occurs for each child, every day.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.

Instructional

Skills:

• Teaches District approved curriculum.
• Prepares for classroom instruction.
• Guides the learning process towards the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate objectives to students.
• Implements a variety of effective teaching techniques.
• Demonstrates competent knowledge of subject matter.
• Uses a variety of materials.
• Uses instructional time effectively.
• Motivates students to learn.
• Communicates effectively with students.
• Provides evaluative feedback to students.

Classroom Management:

• Organizes classroom to promote learning.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Manages student behavior constructively.

Interpersonal Relations:

• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with students.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with staff.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with parents and patrons.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Participates in professional development activities.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm toward the teaching profession.
• Follows the policies and procedures of the school district.
• Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
• Maintains regular attendance.
• Prepares necessary materials for substitutes.
• Maintains confidentiality and unquestionable integrity.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises classroom and students, volunteers, paraprofessionals, or student interns, as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR

EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree in area of major study.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate

COMMUNICATION

SKILLS:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals consistent with the position.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, and the general public.

LANGUAGE

SKILLS:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret educational assessments

MATHEMATICAL

SKILLS:

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts and apply that knowledge to scoring and interpretation of assessments.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a large amount of information.

TECHNOLOGY:

• Competent with computer skills, including web browsing, email, word processing, Google platform, and the student information system.
• Must have the ability to learn and utilize new software programs as systems are upgraded.
• Utilize smart boards, projectors, copy machines, faxes, and other technology provided by the district.

OTHER

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement model lessons and teacher professional development based on district and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
• Knowledge of subject matter content.
• Knowledge of standards-based curriculum models.
• Knowledge of child/adolescent development.
• Demonstrates patience, respect, and understanding of students and parents.
• Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and oral form.
• Ability to perform all duties in full compliance with all district…