Art Teacher (PreK-8)
TITLE: Art Teacher (PreK-8)
QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATION:
- Demonstrates an understanding of current District educational objectives
- Demonstrates an understanding of how current objectives apply to the individual needs of the students
- Relates instruction to the current district curriculum content
- Demonstrates an understanding of performance objectives in the use of curriculum materials
- Implements the policies of the Board of Education as directed
- Holds proper up-to-date and valid Illinois Professional Educator License with appropriate Art endorsements
- Bachelor's degree in Art Education or related field
- Student teaching experience in elementary and/or middle school art
- Proficiency in various art media and techniques
- Strong classroom management and organizational skills
- Experience with digital art and technology integration preferred
- Knowledge of contemporary art education practices and trends
- Experience with diverse student populations preferred
- Ability to speak Spanish a plus
SUPERVISOR: Building Principal and/or Superintendent
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Planning
- Creates lesson plans which demonstrate knowledge of grade level curriculum objectives and Illinois Learning Standards for Fine Arts
- Creates lessons plans which are sufficient for substitute teaching
- Plans purposeful assignments for assistants and volunteers
- Makes curriculum modifications to meet varied academic needs of exceptional children based on an IEP or a 504 Plan or for identified gifted/talented students
- Plans and organizes art exhibitions, including the school art fair, and displays to showcase student work
Instruction
- Demonstrates skill in execution of plans
- Varies level and pace of instruction to meet individual needs
- Provides for individual and group involvement
- Uses variety of teaching methods, materials, and motivational techniques
- Develops appropriate assignments and related homework
- Uses a variety of evaluation and assessment systems, formal and informal
- Checks for students' understanding of directions and expectations
- Helps student see interrelationships between subject areas where appropriate
- Corrects and returns tests and assignments promptly with comments where appropriate
- Creates and maintains a positive, inclusive classroom environment that encourages creativity and artistic expression
- Collaborates with classroom teachers to integrate art with other subject areas
- Uses student data to make instructional decisions
- Incorporates technology into lessons
- Demonstrates expertise in delivering the art curriculum
Management
- Maintains a learning atmosphere
- Clarifies expectations regarding behavior, directions, student activities and assignments
- Maintains control and uses appropriate techniques for managing student behavior
- Prepares, maintains, and submits accurate records
- Promotes respect among students and encourages them to be positive about themselves and others
- Treats students with dignity and respect
- Communicates concerns about student to parents and appropriate personnel
- Maximizes teaching time
- Provides for the care and protection of school property and art supplies
- Uses the available resources to assist students (Student Services Team, LASEC Coaches, Instructional Coach, etc.)
Competency
- Is knowledgeable in assigned subject areas
- Shows evidence of continued education
- Works to establish goals and develop plans for improvement of teaching skills
Relationships
- Provides students with appropriate guidance and support
- Acts as a positive adult role model for students
- Is accessible to help students
- Maintains positive and constructive relationships with parents
- Maintains a positive and constructive relationship with colleague and administrators
Attendance
- Evidences a history of good attendance
- Is consistently punctual to school, class, and meetings
- Evidences of history of participation in parent, student, administrative and in-service meetings
- Evidences a history of participation in assigned District and student activities
EVALUATION: Evaluation of this job will be evaluated in accordance with PERA and provisions of the Rosemont Professionals Association Collective Bargaining Agreement on evaluation of certified personnel.
MENTAL DEMANDS
Knowledge
The art teacher possesses a working knowledge of curriculum, subject content and the developmental needs of students. Examples include, but are not limited to, address appropriate curriculum standards; integrate key content elements; facilitate use of higher level thinking skills in instruction; demonstrate the ability to link present content with past and future learning experiences, other subject areas, and real world experiences; demonstrate accurate knowledge of the subject matter; exhibit skills relevant to the subject area taught; and display an understanding of the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development of the age group.
Ability
The employee shall engage in collaborative dialogue with peers; maintain records and prepares applicable reports; communicate effectively both orally and in written form; read, interpret, apply, and explain policies and procedures; meet the requirements of schedules and timelines; take professional initiative; plan and organize work independently; read a variety of materials, engage in ongoing professional development; implement a student centered approach to problem-solving and conflict-resolution; demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively and effectively with other certified, classified, and administrative personnel, parents, and community members.
Education/Preparation
The employee shall possess a Bachelor's Degree in Art Education or related field (Master's preferred); completion of teacher preparation program through an accredited university or college; successful completion of State proficiency exam(s) or equivalent; and at all times possess and maintain appropriate licensure through the State of Illinois.
Reasoning
The employee shall possess the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. The employee shall possess the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. The employee shall possess the ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, hear, taste, and smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside and works in an art educational setting (storage, kiln, sink, tables, etc.) with children of varying ages and abilities. Work duties may include occasional work in outdoor weather conditions and is subject to noises associated with an educational environment both indoors and outdoors. However, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students. Duties may occasionally be performed in libraries, cafeterias, parking lots, gymnasiums, auditoriums, hallways and on field trips away from school.
The mental demands, physical demands, and work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow an employee with disabilities to perform the essential functions.