Art Teacher - Decatur Middle (2026-2027 school year)

SUMMARY:

To develop in each pupil an interest in and the ability to express themselves creatively in visual terms, utilizing skills and techniques of artistic expression appropriate to the pupil's interests and abilities; to develop aesthetic understandings and appreciation; to discover and develop pupils' talents in the field of art.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Teaches knowledge and skills in art, including crafts, drawing, painting, lettering, design, commercial art, art history and three-dimensional art.

• Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.

• Provides instruction by which pupils develop aesthetic concepts and appreciation and the ability to make qualitative judgments about art.

• Develop instructional plans and organize class time to provide balanced instruction, demonstration, work time, and assessment programs.

• Controls assigned district-owned equipment and supplies to prevent loss or abuse.

• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior.

• Displays student artwork in buildings.

• Availability to students and parents for educational-related purposes outside the instructional day.
  

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Other duties as assigned.
  

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• 9-month contract.
  

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
  

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, as well as fundamentals of plan and solid geometry and trigonometry.

• Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
  

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:

Valid teaching certificate with K-12 art endorsement.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Required to stand and talk or hear.

• Frequently, the employee will walk while performing the duties of this job.

• Occasionally, the employee will sit, bend, or twist at the neck more than the average person.

• The employee will frequently stoop or kneel and repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motion.

• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds, such as clay, plaster, and cartons of paper material.

• Specific vision abilities this job requires include close vision, such as reading handwritten or typed material and adjusting focus.

• Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

SALARY:

• Salary schedules are found on the main Decatur City Schools website, available here . (Please right-click and select Open in New Tab to view our salary schedules.)

• Listed below are items that may be necessary to complete your employment process in order to compute your annual salary. It is your responsibility to provide us with this requested information in order to receive your accurate salary.

• We need verification of previous public school teaching experience. Use the following information when requesting verification of experience from your past employment at other boards of education:

  • Within the state of Alabama, experience must be verified on Supplement EXP

  • Outside the state of Alabama, we must have a letter (on school district letterhead) or public school district form showing beginning and ending dates stating your years of service and position held while employed

  • Credit is awarded for public school experience only, private, parochial, or similar experience will not be accepted

  • Experience must be full time at least 50%-100% of the academic year

  • Administrative credit will be awarded only for experience in the same position, i.e., principal for principal position as stated in the salary schedule

  • Transfer Sick Leave: If you have sick leave from another state school system or from another state of Alabama agency, you must have a Sick Leave Transfer form sent from your previous employer to our Human Resources department

The Decatur City Board of Education awards a salary based on the highest degree earned, even if the degree is outside education. The degree must be verified on an official transcript & recognized by the Alabama State Department of Education.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee(s) within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of an employee(s) for this job.

The Decatur City School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, disability, sex, religion, national origin, or age in its programs, activities, or employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Title IX Coordinator for Decatur City Schools is responsible for handling inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies. The Title IX Coordinator can be reached by calling the Decatur City Board of Education at (256) 552-3000.