ART TEACHER- Middle School

Job Details

TITLE:   Art Teacher - Middle School

REPORTS TO:  Building Principal      

AVAILABLE:   August 18, 2026

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  10 month full-time position, salary in accordance with PEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

DESCRIPTION:  Pennridge School District is looking for a middle school art teacher who isenthusiastic and passionate about teaching and will work cooperatively with the principal,supervisors and other staff members to help students reach their potential. The middle school art teacher will have command of the basic skills and knowledge required for the teaching assignment. Awareness of the needs of children for a sense of worth and dignity understanding and direction. Provide evidence of a desire to positively influence the lives of students.

PRINCIPLE FUNCTION:    The teacher is the member of the school system with the greatest interaction with children.  It is the teacher who bears the primary responsibility for carrying out the aims and objectives of the educational program.  The attitudes, skills and abilities of the teaching staff to a great measure determine the probable success of the school program.  To ensure the maximum teacher contribution, teachers must accept responsibility for planning as well as implementing education programs of the school.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBIITIES:

1. Work cooperatively with the principal, subject supervisors and other staff members to develop an integrated educational program for children.
2. Assess the attitudes, skills and abilities of children for effective teaching and learning each marking period as well as on an annual basis.
3. Provide meaningful, appropriate learning experiences for assigned groups of children, including differentiated instruction, to meet individual needs of children.
4. Properly refer to the IST process those children experiencing unusual difficulties.
5. Effectively implement IEP’s and the 504 plan of identified children using the resourcesthat are provided.
6. Maintain a plan book as directed by the principal and submit plan book for review upon request. Have daily plans readily available for the use of a substitute in the event of absence.
7. Appropriately integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
8. Evaluate and record children’s progress and attendance as a basis for planning and reporting to parents.
9. Maintain acceptable standards of discipline in the classroom which promotes learning and supports the school-wide discipline plans.
10. Provide immediate care and protect injured students until the services of nurse or other medical personnel are available. Follow building’s safety-emergency management plan.
11. Provide a stimulating environment.
12. Supervise the use of and account for school materials, supplies and equipment.
13. Perform additional duties such as lunchroom, bus, or recess as required.
14. Maintain and extend professional knowledge and skills through activities such as graduate study, participation in staff development, professional reading and other appropriate activities as defined in the District’s Act 48 Plan.
15. Support school programs and maintain a high standard of ethical professional conduct when dealing with associates, parents and other members of the community.
16. Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the building principal.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Pennsylvania Teacher Certification in Art K-12
• An understanding of the latest instructional strategies in academic areas.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Clearances must have been done within 12 months and the TB must be less than 90 days old upon hiring. 

• PA State Police Clearance (Act 34)
• Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151)
• FBI Fingerprint Clearance (Act 114)
• School Personnel Health Form (Physical and TB test)
• PDE 6004 Form (Act 24)
• Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release Form(s) (Act 168)

ADA COMPLIANCE:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to preform the functions of this position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Choose one of the following.)

SEDENTARY X LIGHT WORK MEDIUM WORK HEAVY WORK VERY HEAVY WORK
SEDENTARY: involves sitting most of the time. The incumbent should be able to exert up to 10 lbs of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects.
LIGHT WORK: The incumbent should be able to exert up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
MEDIUM WORK: The incumbent should be able to exert up to 50 lbs of force occasionally,
and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs of force constantly to move objects.
HEAVY WORK: The incumbent should be able to exert up to 75 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.
VERY HEAVY WORK: The incumbent should be able to exert in excess of 100 lbs of force
occasionally, and in excess of 50 lbs of force frequently, and in excess of 20 lbs of force
constantly to move objects.

PROCEDURE: Interested candidates applying for the above position should submit an online application.

EOE