What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Teacher position at Lemon Grove Academy - MIDDLE?
Position: Teacher - SS - Art
Location: Lemon Grove Academy Middle
School Year: 2026-2027
Round 1 Interview Date: April 29 or 30
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JOB DESCRIPTION
CLASS TITLE: ART TEACHER - GRADES 6-8
Definition:
Under the direction of the site Principal, teach one or more classes of Art to pupils in grades 6-8; assist in other school programs as assigned as part of an intermediate teaching assignment.
Representative Duties:
- Teaches courses in Art to intermediate pupils, utilizing course of study adopted by the Governing Board and implementing the District adopted curriculum, goals and objectives and instructing pupils in other areas as specified by the Governing Board.
- Instructs pupils in citizenship, basic communication skills and other general elements of the course of study specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the District.
- Provides individualized and small group instruction through planned instructional materials and activities which serve to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
- Outlines units of study and develops lesson plans as requested to best utilize the allotted time for instruction.
- Establishes and maintains high standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Evaluates pupil’s academic and social growth; keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports. Communicates with parents through a variety of means; holds parent conferences when needed to discuss individual pupil’s progress.
- Identifies pupils needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems.
- Provides and maintains functional and creative environment for learning through use of facilities, materials and equipment.
- Performs pupil attendance reporting as required.
- Assists in carrying out a program of information and communication as a means of interpreting to school program to the community.
- Maintains own professional competence through participation in District, regional or state sponsored in-service activities.
- Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids and instructional supplies and maintains required inventory records.
- Assists with distribution, completion and collection of District forms, questionnaires and bulletins regarding pupils enrolled in the class.
- Ensures a comfortable room environment through control of heating, lighting and ventilation to the extent possible.
- Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
- Administers group standardized tests in accordance with District testing program.
- Participates in curriculum programs and staff meetings within the school of assignment and/or on a District level.
- Shares in the sponsorship of student activities and participates in faculty committee work.
- May plan and coordinate the work of classroom assistants, volunteers or other paraprofessionals.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree including all courses needed to meet credential requirements. Prior experience teaching grades 6-8 is desirable.
Licenses and Other Requirements:
Valid California Teaching Credential with appropriate authorizations. A single subject or supplemental English Credential is required.
Environment:
Classroom environment
Physical Demands:
- Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
- Seeing to read a variety of materials.
- Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students.
- Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
Salary : $67,939 - $116,734