Elementary Art Teacher

Job Goal: To develop an interest in and the ability for creative expression in visual arts, using skills and techniques of artistic expression appropriate to the student’s interests and abilities; to develop aesthetic understandings and appreciations; to discover and develop talents of students in the field of art consistent with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. Supervision: Reports to the Building Principal. Education, Work Experience, and Licensure: Required: Bachelor’s Degree Department of Education Certification as an Art Teacher, (K-9). MA DESE Certified Acceptable CORI, SORI, DCF, and fingerprint report as determined by the Superintendent Preferred: Master’s Degree Prior work experience as an Art Teacher. Competency in use of current related educational technology. Performance Responsibilities: - Teaches knowledge and skills in art, including crafts, drawing, painting, lettering, design, commercial art, art history, and three-dimensional art, following the course of study adopted by the School Committee that is fully aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. - Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school. - Provides instruction by which students develop aesthetic concepts and appreciations and the ability to make qualitative judgments about art. - Demonstrates techniques in activities such as drawing, painting, and modeling, using standard and teacher-prepared instructional aids. - Develops lesson plans based on the state standards. Organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and working time. - Provides individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying intellectual and artistic abilities. - Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly and productive student environment. - Instructs students in proper care and use of tools and equipment. - Organizes storage areas and controls use of materials, equipment and tools to prevent loss or abuse, and to minimize time required for distribution and collection. - Evaluates each student’s performance and progress in knowledge and aesthetic understandings, and prepares progress reports. - Selects and requests books, instructional materials, tools, instructional aids, and maintains required inventory records. - Plans and presents art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit students’ work for the school and the community. - Sponsors art exhibits approved or assigned by the administration. - Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school and/or in self-selected professional growth activities. - Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress. - Engages in ongoing curriculum development activities as part of the district’s goal of maintaining a contemporary instructional program. - Participates on faculty committees as assigned. - Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, school policy and administrative procedures. - Administers or monitors group tests. - Acts as a Mandated Reporter (Chapter 119, Section 51A). - Complies with the Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Policy. - Has a sense of humor. - Other duties may be assigned by the Building Principal and/or Superintendent.

Salary : $46,403 - $92,099