Art Teacher / WJHS (1.0 FTE) 
Must possess Illinois Educator License

RIEA Teacher Salary Scale
Excellent Benefit Package

Rock Island-Milan School District 41

JOB DESCRIPTION

Secondary School Teacher (Art)

POSITION INFORMATION:

POSITION SUMMARY INFORMATION: Essential Duties and Requirement Details

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the school principal, responsible for the instruction, progress, and discipline of all pupils in assigned classes and performing related duties as required. Responsible for instructional planning, including, but not limited to, providing written lesson plans and preparation in accordance with the objectives of the instructional program in accordance with the RIMSD41 guidelines. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Effect the courses of study and maintain adequate achievement standards in their classes.

• Practice such discipline as a responsible parent would exercise.

• Be responsible for non-classroom supervision of pupils. This responsibility includes the supervision of: 

1. Student conduct in any school building area during regular school hours.

2. Students during assembly or similar large groups of students during the regular school day, excluding the teacher’s regularly scheduled preparation period.

• Make recommendations for promotion/retention in accordance with Board Policy.

• Leave complete lesson plans for the following day in their classroom before leaving school each day. All teachers shall provide their principal lesson plans for a week in advance when requested.

• Prepare and keep up-to-date seating charts for each class.

• Keep the necessary forms for the economical and expeditious handling and recording of all books, supplies, and equipment.

• Notify the administration as early as possible, following established procedures, when unable to conduct classes.

• Be willing to accept extra assignments before and after school and cooperate with all school personnel to advance the children's education in this School District.

• Make all regular reports requested by administrative officials.

• Instruct according to the District assigned curriculum.

• Administer and analyze district required assessments. Provide immediate and proper assessment results to students and parents.

• Follows all expectations required of teachers according to the RIEA Contract Agreement and RIMSD Board Policies

ART 

• Plan lessons on art history

• Source art supplies and equipment

• Provide developmentally appropriate instruction on art techniques.

• Encourage creativity and self-expression

• Develop student’s drawing, coloring, and painting techniques

• Provide instruction on the use of media such as graphite and charcoal pencils as well as oil , acrylic, and watercolor paint

• Assign and grade art projects 

Required Education:

Successful completion of all student teaching requirements and all coursework required to obtain the appropriate teaching license(s) issued by the State of Illinois Board of Education.

Certifications Licenses:

Teachers must possess at least one of the following valid teaching licenses issued by the Illinois State Board of Education: Educator License with (ELS) stipulations and specific endorsements.

Required Experience/Qualifications:

1-2 years of teaching experience at secondary level (preferred)

1 (one) year of experience teaching in the assigned discipline (preferred)

Prior experience as an art teacher 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of subject matter consistent with state certification requirements, knowledge of contemporary principles and practices of teaching, and understanding of classroom and behavior management techniques.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience teaching in specified disciplines or similar areas at the Secondary level.

 Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Sitting & standing most of the day and lifting no more than 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment:

Classroom, auditorium, workshop(s), and gymnasium(s).

Acknowledgements:

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Supervisor/Manager Signature Date

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Employee Signature Date