Art Teacher - Elementary

1. Prepare lesson plans for the principal's careful and thorough review which are correlated to the current state curriculum standards, and then effectively use the lesson plans;
2. Use appropriate grade level, data-driven, research-based, teaching strategies to teach the appropriate curriculum standards to all student, and subgroups of students;
3. Analyze the most recent, appropriate, formal state assessment results (including Value-Added and TVAAS Teacher Effect, when applicable) as well as the latest system-and school-level Report Card, studying identified strengths and weaknesses, then make appropriate adjustments in the classroom;
4. Serve as a positive and active participant in the appropriate Professional learning Community (school level and system level when applicable)
5. Assess frequently students' comprehension and application of expected curriculum standards;
6. Take responsibility for all students' mastery of applicable curriculum standards and significant academic growth;
7. Teach knowledge and skills in art, including crafts, drawing, painting, lettering, design, commercial art, art history, and three-dimensional art, following the course study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities;
8. Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school system;
9. Provide instruction by which students develop aesthetic concepts and appreciations and the ability to make qualitative judgments about art;
10. Demonstrate techniques in activities such as drawing, painting, and modeling, using standard and teacher prepared instructional aids;
11. Develop instructional plans and organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and working time;
12. Provide individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying intellectual and artistic abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities; 13. Establish and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly and productive studio environment;
14. Instruct students in proper care and use of tools and equipment;
15. Organize storage areas and controls use of materials, equipment and tools to prevent loss or abuse, and to maintain time required for distribution and collection;
16. Evaluate each student's performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings, and prepares progress reports;
17. Select and requisition books, instructional materials, tools instructional aids, and maintains required inventory records;
18. Plan and present art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit student's work for the school, school system, and the community;
19. Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the system and/or in self-selected professional growth activities;
20. Maintain a correct record of student attendance that can be audited and makes daily reports of students absent each period (when appropriate);
21. Communicate with parents and school counselors on student progress;
22. Attempt to integrate art with the academic disciplines; participates in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school of assignment or on a system level; and
23. Perform other work-related duties as assigned.