Date Available:
08/01/2022 Colorado Early Colleges Mission Statement: All students, regardless of background or skill level, will have the opportunity to pursue a growth mindset that will allow them to achieve mastery and to demonstrate they can succeed in school, in college, and in their chosen career. No exceptions. No excuses.
College Art Adjunct
Salary: $875 per credit hour
Full-time: No
Supervisor: Academic Dean
Position Purpose
To develop students' interest, abilities, talents and skills for artistic expression and creativity in the visual arts, as well as aesthetic understanding and appreciation by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; developing lesson plans; modeling the necessary skills to performing assigned tasks; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.
Essential Functions

• Develops and administers school art curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for art instruction.
• Teaches knowledge and skills in art, including crafts, drawing, painting, lettering, design, commercial art, art history, and three-dimensional art to secondary pupils, following the course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities.
• Provides instruction by which pupils develop aesthetic concepts and appreciation and the ability to make qualitative judgments about art, art appreciation and what constitutes art.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student skills and learning in artistic techniques and expression, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Demonstrates techniques in activities such as drawing, painting, and modeling, using standard and teacher-prepared instructional aids.
• Develops instructional plans and organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and working time.
• Instructs pupils in proper care and use of tools and equipment used in art classes.
• Evaluates each pupil's performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings, and prepares progress reports.
• Plans and presents art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit pupils' work for the school and the community. May sponsor exhibits from outside.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other school professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, art materials, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
Use standard office equipment such as; personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Work Schedule
Standard teacher work schedule as set forth in the Teachers' Unit Contract.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current art instructional teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of art curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Work in standard office and school building environments.
Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.
Qualifications Profile
Certification/License:

• Colorado State Certification as an Art Teacher or as required for position.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Education

• Master of Fine Art degree in the specific studio art discipline/medium; OR
  Master’s degree plus 18 graduate credit hours in the specific studio art discipline/medium; OR
  Master’s degree in any field plus experience in the specific studio art discipline/medium that meets all of the following exhibition and portfolio criteria:
  • Exhibition record includes a minimum of 3 shows per year for each of the past 5 consecutive years
  • Exhibition record consists of juried, professionally vetted, or peer-reviewed shows in galleries, museums, or centers for the arts
  • Exhibition works are in the specific studio art discipline/medium
  • Portfolio displays an advanced, professional level of technical proficiency in the specific studio art discipline/medium
  • Portfolio is comprised of conceptually and visually related art works created during the past 5 consecutive years in the specific studio art discipline/medium
  • Artist statement accompanying the portfolio contextualizes his/her current works within a conceptual framework that demonstrates understanding of contemporary practices in the specific studio art discipline/medium

Experience
Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level and/or subject is a plus.
Conditions of Employment

• All offers of employment are conditional upon a successful background and references check
• Selected applicant is an employee at will
• Selected applicant must comply with the Colorado State Board of Education’s Drug-Free Workplace policy
• As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), the selected applicant must verify, within 72 hours of employment, their legal right to be employed in the United States