High School Art Teacher

TITLE: Art Teacher

PAY GRADE: Certified Salary Schedule

FLSA: Exempt

SUPERVISOR: Building Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Days as designated per Negotiated Contract. Works on-site according to Principal's designated schedule.

SUMMARY:

To develop student interest and ability for expressing imagination and creativity in visual terms, to regard students as artists, to develop student academic language of the discipline (visual arts) and literacy skills during instruction, to utilize skills and techniques of artistic expression appropriate to the students' interests and abilities; to develop aesthetic understandings and appreciation; to discover and develop talents of students in the area of art.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Possess a bachelor's degree or higher. Hold a valid Idaho Standard Instructional Certificate with appropriate endorsement for assignment. Spanish language skills or bilingual/biliterate preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (This list of essential duties is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.)

* Creates a classroom environment that sparks a heightened interest in learning for every student.

* Teaches the required content and skills in school subject matter to designated grade level students, utilizing courses of study and administering common assessments to measure shared outcomes adopted by the Board of Education.

* Designs lessons that connect with students through meaningful application of the content.

* Embraces and implements innovative instructional strategies.

* Pursues a variety of methodology in teaching and instructing students, i.e., demonstrations, discussions, cooperative learning, laboratory experiences, discovery, inquiry, and constructivism.

* Integrates content and pedagogy to create relevant and deep learning experiences for students.

* Individualizes and adapts educational processes and procedures to enhance student educational opportunities, including actively pursuing alternative solutions to improve student learning, i.e., providing individual, small group, or remedial instruction.

* Ensures equal access to a rigorous curriculum for every student, promoting inquiry and cognitive engagement and the academic language needed to deeply learn the content.

* Works positively, collaboratively, and respectfully with co-teachers and other colleagues on behalf of students throughout the school and district.

* Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates the history, background, and assessment of students in designing instructional programs to meet individual educational needs.

* Reviews, analyzes, evaluates, and reports student academic, social, and emotional growth.

* Keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.

* Oversees testing of students.

* Counsels, confers with, and communicates with parents, school, and District personnel regarding student progress, and in the interpretation of the educational program.

* Performs a variety of non-instructional duties, including participation in curriculum and instructional development (committees), supervision of students, participation in student activities, and consultation and collaboration with colleagues.

* Selects and requisitions instructional tools and equipment appropriate to the interest and maturity level of students, maintains required inventory records, and makes purchases as authorized.

* Supervises, trains, and utilizes paraprofessional's (and volunteer's) skills and abilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of child development and especially of characteristics of students in the age group assigned. Knowledge of the prescribed curriculum and assessments. Knowledge of current educational research. Knowledge of current technology. Knowledge of learning styles and skill in using varied teaching methods to address student learning styles. Skill in oral and written communication with students, parents, and others. Ability to plan and implement activities for maximum effectiveness. Ability to assess levels of student achievement effectively, analyze test results, and prescribe actions for improvement. Ability to maintain appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe and orderly environment in which to learn. Ability to work effectively with peers, administrators, and others. Ability to work under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods, direct other persons within a small work unit, and track budget expenditures. Ability to use computer and technology to support effective instruction and student learning, including Google Docs. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements, Board of Education policies, and applicable State and Federal laws.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The job is performed in a generally hazard free environment under minimal temperature variations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to crawl, balance, stand, and walk; use mental acuity and repetitive motion; use hands to hold, move, feel and manipulate objects; reach with hands and arms; sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Specific speaking and hearing abilities required by this job include expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, shouting in order to be heard, and receiving detailed information through oral communication. Performs light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Benefits

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Employee Medical, Dental, and Vision

$80,000 Life Insurance

Employee Assistance

PERSI - Retirement

3 Personal Leave Days, 10 Sick Leave Days, 5 Bereavement Leave Days

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $58,013.64 to $102,068.12 /year

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,013.64 - $102,068.12 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person