Art Teacher - Young 5's - 2nd Grade FTE

SUMMARY OF JOB

To develop students' interest, abilities, talents and skills for artistic expression and creativity in the visual arts, as well as aesthetic understanding and appreciation by implementing district approved curriculum.

• Valid Michigan Secondary Teaching Certificate in Visual Arts (LQ) or Arts Education (LX) or Arts Specialist (LZ)
• Demonstrates knowledge of the Michigan Merit Curriculum/Common Core Standards/HS and Grade Level Content Expectations
• Competent in using a variety of technology applications related to classroom management, 21st Century Learning, differentiated instruction, Power School experience preferred
• Student focused
• Maintains professional standards
• Possess strong interpersonal skills
• Possess strong technology skills
• Experience with MTSS;
  Best Fit;
  Leader In Me
• Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers
• Experience with Advanced Placement teaching preferred
• Ability to establish and maintain professional rapport with students, staff and families
• Knowledge, understanding of art tools.
• Maintains a strict level of confidentiality.
• Maintains personal and professional flexibility
• Possess a high level of organization

Develops and administers school art curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for art instruction.
• 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.
• Provides instruction by which pupils develop aesthetic concepts and appreciation and the ability to make qualitative judgments about art, art appreciation and what constitutes art.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student skills and learning in artistic techniques and expression, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• 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.
• Instructs pupils in proper care and use of tools and equipment used in art classes.
• Evaluates each pupil's performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings, and prepares progress reports.
• Plans and presents art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit pupils' work for the school and the community. May sponsor exhibits from outside.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other school professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, art materials, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Other duties as assigned

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to communicate with others and clearly understand normal conversations in person and on the telephone. Employee may be required to perform extensive work at a computer display terminal.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard.

The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.