Certified- Elementary Art Teacher

Job Title: Elementary Art Teacher

Location: Shawswick and Dollens Elementary Schools

Reports To: Building Adiminstrator

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

• • Instructs students in visual arts in media such as: drawing, collage, painting, printmaking, ceramics, art history, art criticism, and mixed media utilizing strong pedagogical skills.
  • Prepares teaching outline for course of study, assigns lessons, and provides feedback to students.
  • Administers assessments to evaluate pupil’s progress, records results, and issues reports to inform parents of progress.
  • Maintains discipline in the classroom and in other school’s activities.
  • Uses curriculum maps, and other district resources to prepare lessons, considering factors, such as individual needs, abilities, learning levels, learning styles, and physical limitations of students.
  • Discusses student’s academic and behavior problems with parents and administrators and suggests remedial action.
  • Participates in faculty and professional meetings, professional development experiences, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
  • Maintains attendance and grade records.
  • Supervises students in hallways, cafeteria, and other areas of the building.
  • Effectively collaborates with teaching colleagues and administrators on best practices in teaching and learning.
  • Maintains inventory of art supplies and oversees the ordering and maintenance of art supplies to facilitate instruction.
  • Performs other duties as assigned

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• • Plan lessons using curriculum and Indiana State Standards
  • Maintain art supplies and equipment in good working order to facilitate instruction.
  • Plan lessons focusing on the rigor of the grade level curriculum while meeting students at their instructional level
  • Plan lessons that are easily identifiable, focused and clear; reinforce lessons with additional instruction, learning activities, and appropriate assessment
  • Adjust and plan lessons based on differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students
  • Make modifications in lessons based on knowledge of the goals for each student’s disability as outline in his/her IEP and or 504 plan
  • Use assessment data to plan lessons and drive instruction
  • Create a classroom environment that supports instruction
  • Maintain an organized classroom to manage the classroom effectively and to provide a safe and secure learning environment for all students
  • Be a positive role model for all students
  • Maintain a positive disciplinary plan for all students
  • Develop a repertoire of teaching strategies to reach all learners
  • Participate in Corporation and Building based Professional Development
  • Communicate with parents in a clear, effective and timely manner
  • Communicate and work collaboratively and professionally with colleagues
  • Keep student, parent and family information confidential
  • Maintain accurate records regarding student information, grades, report cards, test data, IEP’s and attendance as required by the principal
  • Serve on committees as assigned by the building principal
  • Adhere to School Board policies, Corporation policies and procedures, and building guidelines
  • Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the building principal and district administrators

QUALIFICATIONS:

•  Effective or highly effective teacher

  • Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient technology skills
  • Ability to work independently and with colleagues
  • Self-driven and motivated
  • Organized
  • High Energy - committed to teaching in collaboration with others
  • Strong problem solver
  • Skilled at communicating with staff, students, and parents
  • Can model thinking and problem solving skills to students
  • Believes all students can learn
  • Understands the use of data in reaching and communicating goals
  • Fosters positive, validating relationships within the school community