In the Fort Dodge Community School District, we are professional, high-performing team players focused on delivering the best possible learning experience for each one of our 3700 students. We respect diversity, value integrity, reward competitively, celebrate success and support employee growth and development. We aim to attract, develop and retain the best people as part of our Dodger family. 

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Principal,develop students' interests, abilities, talents and skills for artistic expression and creativity in the visual arts, as well as facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills by implementing district approved curriculum, documenting student progress and outcomes, addressing specific educational needs of individual students and creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment. Provide feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations and goals.

Essential Functions

• Develops and administers elementary 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 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.

• Reliable work attendance is required. 

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

• Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines and telephone.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field applicable to senior high school education.

• License issued by Iowa BoEE for senior high school teaching.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy enabling differentiation

• Knowledge of senior high school curriculum and concepts.

• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.

• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.

• Ability to use computer network system, techonology devices and software applications.

• Ability to organize and coordinate work.

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, coworkers and the greater community.

• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others. 

Travel Requirements

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in indoor and outdoor environments.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

It is the policy of Fort Dodge Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions or grievances related to this policy, please contact Aaron Davidson, Executive Director Educational Services, 515-576-1161, adavidson@fdschools.org, located at Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, or contact the Office for Civil Rights Midwestern Division for U. S. Department of Education Office, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building 230 S. Dearborn St., 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604 (Alternate for Section 504 is Branwyn Greathouse, Director of Special Education/Special Needs, 515-574-5675, bgreathouse@fdschools.org, Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501). Affirmative Action Compliance Coordinator The District’s Compliance Coordinator for Affirmative Action is Kimberly Whitmore, Director of Human Resources, 515-576-1161, kwhitmore@fdschools.org, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Physical/Sexual Abuse Reporting The District’s Designated Investigators of Physical/Sexual Abuse of Students by School EmployeesRoger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, 515-576-1161,rporter@fdschools.org, located at Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. The alternate is Branwyn Greathouse, Director of Special Education/Special Needs, 515-574-5675, bgreathouse@fdschools.org, Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Harassment Complaints and Allegations The District’s Officers for Harassment Complaints and Allegations Roger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, 515-576-1161,rporter@fdschools.org, located at Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Sex Discrimination and Harassment (Title IX) The District’s Coordinator for Sex Discrimination and Harassment is Roger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, 515-576-1161,rporter@fdschools.org. The Deputy Coordinator is Kimberly Whitmore, Director of Human Resources. Both are located at Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. 

 Rev. 7/2023

Fort Dodge Community School District is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.