This position is to teach Middle School Art beginning the 2024-2025 school year at Sunridge Middle School.

Closing Date : Open until filled.

Supervisor : Building Principal.

Other Information :

Sunridge Middle School is looking for a dynamic, creative art teacher for grades 6-8. Applicants

should have the ability to teach a variety of art classes, possibly including drawing, painting,

photography, sculpture, and / or technology. Must have demonstrated classroom management

skills and possess the ability to incorporate technology into art curriculum. Must have

understanding of Content Standards and Common Core ELA Standards, and how they relate to

Art curriculum. Willingness to advise student clubs (Art, Photography, & others) .

Job Description : The certified staff member under the general supervision of the building principal performs a variety of tasks, with major responsibility being the instruction and supervision of students.

Certification Required : The staff member must hold a valid license, with proper endorsements for the area of assignment as set by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission and with those exceptions as noted by TSPC.

Salary Range : $50,597- 99,931 Depending on experience and education.

Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Accidental Death Insurance.( District pays $1850 towards benefits)

Major Job Responsibilities :

• Demonstrated understanding of research-based instructional strategies and assessment practices that support effective instruction.
• Recent successful experience working with educators in demonstrating and modeling effective instructional strategies and assesssment practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of needs of diverse learners and strategies for addressing these needs.
• Understanding of appropriate local and state standards.
• Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff and district patrons.
• Evidence / demonstration of use of technology to enhance student learning or willingness to learn.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and commitment to follow through on tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with students, teachers, school administrators, support personnel, and community members.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

Essential Job Functions :

Domain I : The Learner and Learning

Standard 1 : Learner and Learning

1.1 Designs a safe and accessible classroom environment for all students.

1.2 Creates an environment that promotes equity, respect and positive interpersonal interactions.

1.3 Clearly communicates, teaches and addresses classroom and school expectations.

Standard 2 : Content Knowledge

2.1 Demonstrates an effective command of the subject to guide student learning.

2.2 Adapts the curriculum to meet the needs of all students.

2.3 Adheres to approved curriculum and scope and sequence.

Standard 3 : Knowledge of Students

3.1 Teaches to and supports each students’ learning style.

3.2 Activates and builds upon students’ prior knowledge and experience.

3.3 Understands and supports students’ culture and heritage.

Domain II : Content

Standard 4 : Instructional Goal Setting

4.1 Selects goals that are measurable and states them in terms of student learning.

4.2 Selects appropriate instructional goals based upon national, state and local standards.

4.3 Has high expectations for the success of all students, quality of work and student achievement.

Standard 5 : Lesson Design

5.1 Designs instruction based on content standards.

5.2 Uses individual student’s culture and heritage in lesson design.

5.3 Designs instruction based on research-based best practices, including the promotion of critical thinking and problem solving.

5.5 Develops and implements supports for literacy development across content areas.

Domain III : Instructional Practice

Standard 6 : Lesson Delivery

6.1 Exhibits lesson delivery that is clear, reflects appropriate pacing, and uses a variety of effective teaching strategies.

6.2 Uses a variety of questioning and discussion techniques that elicit student reflection and higher order thinking.

6.3 Uses effective instructional resources, including technology to teach content.

6.4 Students are actively engaged in learning.

6.5 Facilitates smooth transitions with little loss of instruction time.

6.6 Uses formative assessments during lesson delivery to guide instruction.

Standard 7 : Feedback to Students

7.1 Provides constructive feedback that is consistent, ongoing, facilitates learning, timely and in a variety of formats.

7.2 Demonstrates the ability to listen to students and responds appropriately.

Standard 8 : Assessment

8.1 Uses assessment data to prepare for individual and group instruction, including re-teaching when necessary.

8.2 Uses assessments that are aligned with instructional goals.

8.3 Administers and utilizes appropriate standardized and district assessments, adhering to professional guidelines.

Domain IV : Student Learning and Growth

Standard 9 : Student Learning and Growth

9.1 Sets goals for student growth that are specific, measurable, attainable and rigorous.

9.2 Can show evidence of student growth.

9.3 Maintains appropriate records to document student growth.

Domain V : Professional Responsibilities

Standard 10 : Professional Responsibility

10.1 Knows and adheres to job description, standards of professional practice, maintains confidentiality and carries out duties as assigned.

10.3 Communicates in a timely, effective, and respectful way with all stakeholders : students, parents, colleagues and supervisors.

10.4 Effectively and appropriately collaborates with colleagues and other professionals.

10.5 Knows and actively participates in building and district initiatives.

10.6 Pursues professional growth through refection, self-assessment, learning and application of best practices.

Terms of Employment : The teacher will receive salary and benefits according to the current Certified Employee Collective Bargaining Agreement, Pendleton School District.

Evaluations : Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Teacher Evaluation Process and Improvement of Instruction Guide.

Last updated : 2024-04-24