Art Teacher

Position Type: Middle School Teaching/ Art

Salary/

Terms:

200 Day Contract. Salary based on experience and education level per NCBOE salary schedule plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation.

Classification: Professional

Reports to: Building Principal

Evaluation: Evaluations conducted as defined in West Virginia Board of Education Policy 5310 and NCBOE Policy 3220.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Classroom teacher means a professional educator who has a direct instructional or counseling relationship with students and who spends the majority of his or her time in this capacity.

• Valid teaching certificate licensing the individual to teach in the specializations and grade levels pursuant to WV Code §18A-3-2 - Art K-12 or K-AD.
• Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c and/or §18A-3-10, as appropriate.
• Meet the qualifications outlined in WV Code §18A-3-2a.
• Perform duties as described in the job description below.

• The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed drugs while in the workplace.
• Alcohol and controlled substance which affects employee productivity, safety or judgment in the workplace will not be tolerated.
• Staff members serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.
• Staff members have a legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.

• Develops and implements lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of WV Content Standards and Objectives, district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required;
• Uses 21st Century Technology skills to strengthen the teaching/learning process;
• Delivers rigorous instruction to all students;
• Prepares lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles;
• Presents subject matter according to guidelines established by WVDE and board policies, and administrative regulations;
• Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned;
• Conducts assessment of student learning styles and uses results to support school-wide academic performance goals and instructional activities;
• Works cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP);
• Works with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements;
• Plans and supervises assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s);
• Helps students analyze and improve study methods and habits;
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student achievement through formative and informative testing;
• Assumes responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsors, plans and implements co-curricular activities/programs, such as curricular fairs, awards programs, and/or field trips as designated by the principal;
• Maintains positive role model for students;
• Supports mission of school district;
• Creates classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students;
• Manages student behavior in accordance with WV Board of Education Policy 4373 (Expected Behavior in Safe and Supportive Schools) and student handbook;
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities;
• Establishes and maintains open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals and teachers to support student learning;
• Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members;
• Uses effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly;
• Participates in staff development activities to improve Standards of Practice for self and colleagues;
• Keeps informed and complies with state, district and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers;
• Compiles, maintains and files all physical and computerized reports, records and other documents required;
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required;
• Adheres to Employee Code of Conduct as outlined in Nicholas County School Board of Education Policy;
• Implements programs of study;
• Fosters a classroom climate conducive to learning;
• Utilizes instructional management systems models that increase student learning;
• Monitors student progress towards mastery of instructional goals and objectives;
• Communicates effectively within the educational community, and with parents on a regular basis;
• Meets professional responsibilities;
• Provides an atmosphere conducive to learning consistent with school/county mission;
• Provides curricula required by the state of West Virginia;
• Demonstrates behavior which reflects established…