What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Teacher position at Central Massachusetts Collaborative?
ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:
The Art Teacher is an energetic and flexible employee eager to work in our therapeutic day school with a high-needs population. This position is responsible for providing instructional experience through creativity, resourcefulness, and sound judgment that is consistent with the rules and regulations of the Central Massachusetts Collaborative. Applicants should be able to engage and motivate students, have effective classroom management strategies, and possess a love and joy for art.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Plan, develop, and implement various art experiences through creativity and resourcefulness, which lends to the educational growth and development of the targeted student population.
2. Develop effective classroom presentation techniques and review, correct, and reinforce instructional lessons to enhance the learning and retention process.
3. Plan a balanced art program and organize daily class time to accomplish preparation, rehearsal, and instruction within the allotted time.
4. Develop effective techniques for academic assessment and management of art projects.
5. Align instruction with MA Curriculum Frameworks.
6. Differentiate the art curriculum to meet the needs of the individual student and the student body.
7. Communicate clearly with parents and school faculty/staff on the progress of individual students.
8. Maintains care/responsibility for school-owned art materials and equipment to prevent loss or abuse.
9. Works collaboratively with program directors and staff to provide art programs and displays for school assemblies, open houses,
parent meetings, and seasonal programs.
10. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment during art classes.
11. Address and handle students with behavioral issues that may occur during art class.
12. Maintain data and all required documentation.
13. Supervises para-professionals who attend art classes with students.
14. Complete CPI/nonviolent crisis intervention training upon hire and maintain CPI/nonviolent crisis intervention certification.
15. Demonstrate sound judgments and decisions aligned with school regulations and philosophy, promote a positive school climate that fosters high student expectations, and employ appropriate strategies that address multiple learning styles for all students.
16. Demonstrate good communication skills and the ability to deal with people professionally.
17. Able to reach, grasp, and handle objects using upper extremities and lift and carry objects and/or classroom equipment up to 45 pounds.
18. Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the director.