Elementary Art Teacher - PCES (26-27)

Reports To: Building Principal

Supervises: Assigned students/staff members

Evaluation: As per Negotiated Agreement

Job Summary: To develop in each pupil an appreciation of art as part of general culture; to teach techniques of art expression; to discover and develop talents of pupils in the field of art; to develop knowledge and skills in appreciating and creating art; to develop traits of respect, responsibility and dedication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with appropriate Kansas licensure.
• Current driver's license and personal transportation for itinerant assignment.
  
  

Performance Responsibilities

• Teaches skills, concepts and understandings in all art courses as outlined by the district art curriculum. Ensure students create art for public displays.
• Establish a positive learning environment.
• Plans a balanced art program and organizes daily class time so that preparation, instruction, and creation can be accomplished within the allotted time.
• Provides individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Uses repertoire of all types of art, including traditional and contemporary, that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of pupils.
• Controls the storage and use of school-owned property; makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to instruments as required.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment during class time, field trips, etc.
• Evaluates each pupil's artistic growth and performance.
• Selects and requisitions books, art supplies, and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
• Communicates with parents, classroom teachers, support staff, and school counselors, when necessary, on pupil progress.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Cooperates with the school administration in providing art programs for school productions, graduation ceremonies, and civic functions.
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned by the principal or other administrative staff, which are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications of the position.
  
  

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

• Requires the ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods.
• Occasionally requires the ability to manually move, lift, carry, pull or push heavy objects or materials.
• Occasionally requires the ability to stoop, bend and/or reach.
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors year-round.
• Must be able to work in noisy and crowded environments.
• Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.
  
  

FLSA Status: Exempt