What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Teacher position at Accotink Academy?
Private Day School with a 3:1 student to teacher ratio, is seeking an energetic, passionate Art Teacher for the 2026-2027 School Year. We serve students with the following disabilities: MD, ID, LD, ED, ASD and OHI. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in teaching as well as being able to develop engaging and differentiated lessons that cater to the multiple learning styles of our diverse student population. The candidate should be patient, flexible and skilled in oral and written communications.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor's Degree or higher degree with major in assigned area.
2. Must possess or be eligible for a teaching license issued by the Commowealth of Virginia with an endorsement in Special Education and/or General Curriculum or completion of Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework necessary to obtain a teaching license.
3. Prior experience working with students with disabilities preferred.
4. Provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title and email address.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare art lesson/activities for students with varying abilities and needs.
- Organize art materials and prepare a safe engaging workspace.
- Inventory art supplies and submit requests for material orders as needed.
- Set and reinforce clear expectations/routines that are aligned with school's vision.
- Develop and implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards.
- Plan daily lessons and implement strategies to meet the needs of all students, providing extra support, enrichment or variation of work.
- Develops instructional plans that are engaging and rigorous.
- Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards.
- Function as a member of evaluation teams, writing mid-year and final reports/summaries, grades and report cards.
- Create positive learning environment and establish academic and behavior expectations for students.
- Collaborate and engage with service providers, staff and administrators to improve instructional practices and achieve student learning goals.
- Participate in professional development and school-wide functions.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,473 - $84,860