Tipton Art Teacher K - 8

Tipton Art Teacher K - 8

Tipton Community School District Tipton Elementary School - Tipton, Iowa Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5575183
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Mar 09, 2026 1:06 PM (UTC)

TITLE:

Art Teacher/K - 8

REPORTS TO:

Person designated by the Board or the superintendent.
SUPERVISES:
Staff members designated by the Board or the superintendent.

• Certificate, license, or other legal credential required.
• Art Education degree required.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

To develop in each pupil an interest in and ability for expressing himself creatively in visual terms, utilizing skills and techniques of artistic expression appropriate to the pupil's interests and abilities; to develop aesthetic understandings and appreciations; to discover and develop talents of pupils in the field of art.

• Teaches knowledge and skills in art, including crafts, drawing, painting, lettering, design, commercial art, art history, and three-dimensional art to elementary pupils, following the course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Provides instruction by which pupils develop aesthetic concepts and appreciations and the ability to make qualitative judgments about art.
• Demonstrates techniques in activities such as drawing, painting, and modeling, using standard and teacher-prepared instructional aids.
• Develops instructional plans and organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and working time.
• Provides individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils with varying intellectual and artistic abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly and productive studio environment.
• Instructs pupils in proper care and use of tools and equipment.
• Organizes storage areas and controls use of materials, equipment, and tools to prevent loss or abuse, and to minimize time required for distribution and collection.
• Evaluates each pupil's performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings, and prepares progress reports.
• Selects and requisitions books, instructional materials, tools, instructional aids, and maintains required inventory records.
• Plans and presents art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit pupils' work for the school and the community. May sponsor exhibits from outside.
• Maintains professional competence through inservice education activities provided by the district and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.
• Maintains an auditable record of pupil attendance and makes daily reports of pupils absent each period. Assigns citizenship and scholarship marks.
• Communicates with parents and school counselors on pupil progress.
• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school of assignment or on a district level.
• Provides arts classes for four different Special Ed. groups: PDC, MC - 1st - 4th grade; MC - 5th - 8th grade and TMR.

EMPLOYMENT:
Ten, eleven, or twelve months a year. Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Services Personnel.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher >
Art

• Brandon Borseth
• 400 E 6th St
• Tipton, Iowa 52772
• Phone:
• Email: brandon.borseth.ia.us