What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher - Art - Ecoff ES 0.4, Crenshaw ES 0.4 Jacobs ES 0.2 - 2025-2026 position at Chesterfield County Public Schools?
General Description
Plans, delivers and evaluates visual art instruction following the Chesterfield County Public Schools Curriculum Framework. Assists in creating art displays within the home school, central office, the Fine Arts Festival and other shows as recommended by the curriculum specialist for the arts .
This is a full-time itinerant position serving three schools.
Essential Job Functions :
N/A
Report Preparation :
N/A
Equipment Operation :
Uses standard office equipment and equipment related to education and assigned area. Operation of computer, LCD and copy machine. Handling and proper use of computers, peripheral and supplies; curriculum specific software and auxiliary classroom equipment. Based on the area assigned, may include kiln, printing press, cameras, dark room chemicals, etc.
Contacts:
Contact with all levels of CCPS personnel, students and parents.
Work Direction/Supervision:
N/A
Decision Making:
Performs majority of functions independently
Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities:
N/A
Physical Demands :
Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to use a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear, understand speech and speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly at normal levels indoors and on the telephone. Frequent walking, standing, lifting up to 25 pounds. Physical agility to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead. Frequent movement throughout the school facilities is required. Occasional travel with students on field trips may be necessary.
Work Environment:
Duties performed typically in school settings to include: classroom; computer lab, gym, cafeteria; auditorium; and recreational areas. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
Qualifications
Working knowledge of the concepts, principles and methodologies of instruction. Working knowledge of academic curriculum for assigned classes. Demonstrated ability to develop instructional goals to design and deliver instruction and to assess students' learning. Demonstrated ability to communicate with others effectively, both orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships and planning.
Art - PreK-5 Demonstrated ability to instruct students in the developmental and technical aspects of art (PreK-5).
Requirements
Bachelor's degree required. Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Visual Arts.
To be eligible you must have completed one of the following:
Transcripts
Both undergraduate and graduate transcripts must be submitted. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
References
Applicants must submit two (2) references as a part of their application package. Applicants with zero years teaching experience should submit references from their cooperating teacher and university supervisor. Applicants with recent teaching experience must provide references from principals and/or superintendents from all contracted teaching experiences within the past three (3) years. If experience is not within the past three (3) years, references from the last contracted work experience should be provided. Applicants without direct classroom teaching experience should submit (2) references from the current employer, including one supervisory reference.
Copy of Teaching license
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
Have you ever been convicted of any offense involving a child?
Has your teaching license ever been revoked or suspended? If not applicable, select "No."
If you answered "yes" to the question regarding having your teaching license revoked or suspended, please provide a brief explanation.
05
Have you ever been the subject of a founded case of child abuse and/or neglect?
Have you ever been convicted of a violation of law other than a minor traffic violation or possession of marijuana?
If you answered "yes" to the question regarding a conviction of a violation of law other than a minor traffic violation or possession of marijuana, please explain the nature of the conviction(s), the date(s) of the conviction(s), and if the conviction involved any persons under the age of 18.
08
Have you ever been terminated or requested to resign from a job position?
If you answered "yes" to the question regarding being terminated or requested to resign from a job position, please provide a brief explanation.
10
Have you ever been recommended for non-renewal of an employment contract?
If you answered "yes" to the question regarding recommendation for non-renewal of employment contract, please provide a brief explanation.
12
Are you the subject of any criminal proceedings?
If you answered "yes" to the question regarding current criminal proceedings, please provide a brief explanation.
Required Question
Plans, delivers and evaluates visual art instruction following the Chesterfield County Public Schools Curriculum Framework. Assists in creating art displays within the home school, central office, the Fine Arts Festival and other shows as recommended by the curriculum specialist for the arts .
This is a full-time itinerant position serving three schools.
Essential Job Functions :
- Plans and delivers appropriate curriculum content to students.
- Plans, teaches and assesses student learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs. Applies knowledge of curriculum and specialized instructional strategies to improve student performance with regard to standard based assessments.
- Uses the curriculum of the district to plan daily instructional activities.
- Maintains order within the classroom setting in accordance with division guidelines regarding student behavior management.
- Supervises students in non-classroom time (before school, after school, student activities, fire drills).
- Collaborates with other faculty in planning and delivering instruction to students.
- Communicates regularly with parents.
- Ensures compliance with existing applicable federal and state statutes and local policies, regulations and guidelines related to public schools.
- Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.
- Develops and maintains the physical environment of the classroom that is conducive to effective learning within the limits of resources provided by the system.
- Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Prepares for classes assigned and shows evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor.
- Demonstrates mastery of the content area.
- Attends and participates in faculty and department meetings.
- Performs other duties as required.
N/A
Report Preparation :
N/A
Equipment Operation :
Uses standard office equipment and equipment related to education and assigned area. Operation of computer, LCD and copy machine. Handling and proper use of computers, peripheral and supplies; curriculum specific software and auxiliary classroom equipment. Based on the area assigned, may include kiln, printing press, cameras, dark room chemicals, etc.
Contacts:
Contact with all levels of CCPS personnel, students and parents.
Work Direction/Supervision:
N/A
Decision Making:
Performs majority of functions independently
Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities:
N/A
Physical Demands :
Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to use a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear, understand speech and speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly at normal levels indoors and on the telephone. Frequent walking, standing, lifting up to 25 pounds. Physical agility to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead. Frequent movement throughout the school facilities is required. Occasional travel with students on field trips may be necessary.
Work Environment:
Duties performed typically in school settings to include: classroom; computer lab, gym, cafeteria; auditorium; and recreational areas. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
Qualifications
Working knowledge of the concepts, principles and methodologies of instruction. Working knowledge of academic curriculum for assigned classes. Demonstrated ability to develop instructional goals to design and deliver instruction and to assess students' learning. Demonstrated ability to communicate with others effectively, both orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships and planning.
Art - PreK-5 Demonstrated ability to instruct students in the developmental and technical aspects of art (PreK-5).
Requirements
Bachelor's degree required. Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Visual Arts.
To be eligible you must have completed one of the following:
- Completed a state-approved teacher preparation program in Visual Arts (or Career Switcher Program in Visual Arts)
- Completed a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution along with a passing Praxis exam in Art 5134
- Hold a valid out-of-state license with a comparable endorsement
Transcripts
Both undergraduate and graduate transcripts must be submitted. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
References
Applicants must submit two (2) references as a part of their application package. Applicants with zero years teaching experience should submit references from their cooperating teacher and university supervisor. Applicants with recent teaching experience must provide references from principals and/or superintendents from all contracted teaching experiences within the past three (3) years. If experience is not within the past three (3) years, references from the last contracted work experience should be provided. Applicants without direct classroom teaching experience should submit (2) references from the current employer, including one supervisory reference.
Copy of Teaching license
- Please note: Attachments must be uploaded to each application for which you apply, they do not merge from applications you have already submitted to your new application.
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
- State Police Criminal History Investigation
- Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
- Tuberculosis Screening/Test
Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status.
To learn more details, visit our
01
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
- Yes
- No
Have you ever been convicted of any offense involving a child?
- Yes
- No
Has your teaching license ever been revoked or suspended? If not applicable, select "No."
- Yes
- No
If you answered "yes" to the question regarding having your teaching license revoked or suspended, please provide a brief explanation.
05
Have you ever been the subject of a founded case of child abuse and/or neglect?
- Yes
- No
Have you ever been convicted of a violation of law other than a minor traffic violation or possession of marijuana?
- Yes
- No
If you answered "yes" to the question regarding a conviction of a violation of law other than a minor traffic violation or possession of marijuana, please explain the nature of the conviction(s), the date(s) of the conviction(s), and if the conviction involved any persons under the age of 18.
08
Have you ever been terminated or requested to resign from a job position?
- Yes
- No
If you answered "yes" to the question regarding being terminated or requested to resign from a job position, please provide a brief explanation.
10
Have you ever been recommended for non-renewal of an employment contract?
- Yes
- No
If you answered "yes" to the question regarding recommendation for non-renewal of employment contract, please provide a brief explanation.
12
Are you the subject of any criminal proceedings?
- Yes
- No
If you answered "yes" to the question regarding current criminal proceedings, please provide a brief explanation.
Required Question
Salary : $55,047 - $83,594