Art teacher

(1) FTE Art teacher position available for Smithfield High School for the 2024-2025 School YearDESCRIPTIONSmithfield High School is seeking an innovative art teacher to join our arts department, with a focus on ceramics, sculpture, and 3D design. The ideal candidate is an individual who is excited to lead our students through the exploration of 3D art forms and is eager to contribute to the growth and expansion of our program.QUALIFICATIONSRI Certification as an Art TeacherREPORTS TOSchool PrincipalREPRESENTATION STATUSNEA ContractDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Meets and instructs assigned classes in the location and at the times designated.Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and--in harmony with the goalsestablishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.May identify learning disabilities of students, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.May confer with other teachers regarding art needs/projects based on teacher instructional methods.Contribute to the development and implementation of program expansion to include additional 3D design opportunities in the future, such as 3D Arts and Design.May perform other duties as requested by the Principal or his/her designee.