Elementary Art Teacher; LOA Substitute

Position: Elementary Art Teacher (LOA) Substitute 1374
Vinson Owen Elementary School is seeking a substitute Art Teacher for grades K-5.

This will be a three week LOA.

Qualified candidates should have the following, but not limited to:

Must submit a recent portfolio of student work, as well as, personal art work.

Must hold a valid DESE Teacher Certification in state of MA

Ideally Master's plus 3 years experience

Must possess strong visual art content knowledge, a passion for teaching, excellent interpersonal skills, and strong classroom management abilities.

Role and Responsibilities:

* All applicants are asked to submit a recent teaching portfolio containing images of student work as well as a personal art portfolio.

* Provide opportunities for students to work and share collaboratively and to develop a strong sense of respect for self and others, while helping young students appreciate art and develop their own artistic expressions.

* Participate in the Visual Art curriculum review and design, and work cooperatively with a team to develop a strong school program incorporating both national, state and district frameworks.

* Collaborate and integrate with faculty across disciplines to build meaningful curricular connections.

* Assess student performance/work and communicate feedback to students and families regularly through district-designated evaluation procedures and protocols.

* Plan and present art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit students' work for the school and the community.

* Align Content and instruction to the Massachusetts Arts Curriculum Frameworks and to district scope and sequences.

* Abide by state statutes, school board policies, district handbook, and regulations.

* Remain current by participating in ongoing professional development activities within and out-of-district, such as instructional technology.

* All other duties assigned by the Department Director, Principal or WPS Administration

Compensation: $180-$375/day