Art Teacher Job Brookshire Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Art Teacher (Royal High School)
Location: Brookshire

High School Art Teacher

Provide students with engaging, standards-based visual arts instruction that develops artistic skills, creativity, critical thinking, self-expression, and appreciation of the arts. Plan and facilitate learning experiences in a variety of artistic media and techniques while maintaining a safe, organized, and supportive studio environment. Enable students to develop the knowledge and competencies necessary for academic, personal, and social growth.

Education/Certification

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with the required art endorsement or certification
Related training and work experience that meet certification waiver requirements under the district's District of Innovation Plan, when applicable
Demonstrated competency in visual arts and the assigned subject area

Special Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of visual arts curriculum, techniques, media, and instructional practices
Knowledge of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for visual arts
Ability to teach a variety of art courses, techniques, and media
Ability to develop students' artistic skills, creativity, visual literacy, and critical-thinking abilities
Knowledge of safe practices for using, storing, and disposing of art materials, tools, equipment, and chemicals
Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior in a classroom and studio environment
Ability to organize student artwork, exhibitions, competitions, and art-related activities
Strong organizational, communication, technology, and interpersonal skills

Experience

Student teaching, an approved internship, or related visual arts teaching or professional work experience

Instructional Strategies

Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's visual arts curriculum and provide written evidence of preparation as required.

Design lessons that address individual student differences and provide appropriate accommodations, modifications, and extensions.

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

Present visual arts content in accordance with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, district curriculum, board policies, and administrative regulations.

Provide instruction in artistic concepts and processes, which may include drawing, painting, design, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, digital art, photography, art history, and other assigned visual arts courses.

Teach students to analyze, interpret, evaluate, and discuss works of art using appropriate artistic vocabulary and critical-response methods.

Demonstrate proper techniques for using art tools, equipment, media, and materials.

Integrate art history, culture, aesthetics, technology, and contemporary artistic practices into classroom instruction.

Provide opportunities for students to create original artwork, develop portfolios, display their work, and participate in appropriate exhibitions or competitions.

Assess students' learning styles, interests, artistic abilities, and instructional needs and use the results to plan instructional activities.

Work cooperatively with special education teachers and other support personnel to modify curriculum and instruction according to students' Individualized Education Programs, Section 504 plans, and other instructional plans.

Collaborate with other staff members to determine instructional goals, objectives, methods, and interdisciplinary learning opportunities according to district requirements.

Plan and assign work to instructional aides and volunteers and oversee the completion of assigned responsibilities.

Student Growth and Development

Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through projects, portfolios, critiques, exhibitions, written assignments, formal assessments, and informal observations.

Provide timely, constructive feedback that supports students' artistic growth, craftsmanship, creativity, and understanding of visual arts concepts.

Maintain accurate records of student progress, grades, assignments, and assessment results.

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