POSITION: Elementary Art Teacher

DESCRIPTION: Under the direction and supervision of the Principal or designee, the candidate

will plan instruction, teach, differentiate instruction, motivate, inspire, and assess elementary students in Art. The candidate will promote a high quality, personalized education program that reflects the Michigan Content Standards for Art.

GOAL: To provide an educational atmosphere in which students will move toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth and maturation in accordance with system philosophy, goals, and objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Michigan Elementary Teaching Certification (ZG)
• Valid Michigan teaching certificate in with LX endorsement

Knowledge of child development and especially of characteristics of children in the age groups

assigned. Knowledge of the prescribed curriculum. Knowledge of current educational research

especially in the field of Art. Basic understanding and knowledge of current technology. Knowledge of learning styles and skill in using varied teaching methods to address

student-learning styles. Skill in oral and written communication with students, parents, and

others. Ability to plan and implement activities for maximum effectiveness. Ability to assess levels of student achievement effectively, analyze test results and prescribe actions for improvement. Ability to maintain appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe and orderly environment in which to learn. Ability to work effectively with peers, administrators, and others.

CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK In accordance with state law and board policy, no person shall be hired to work in contact with children prior to being fingerprinted and passing a criminal records review.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION - The Parchment School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and/or transgender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. Inquiries by applicants, students and/or parents/guardians relates to discrimination on the basis of disability/status should be directed to: Assistant Superintendent of the Parchment School District, 520 N. Orient Street, Parchment, MI 49004. Phone Number 269-488-1050.