JobID: 1507

Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/Art

Date Posted:
9/21/2021

Location:
Eastern Middle School

Date Available:
Late October 2021

Closing Date:
until filled

   LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE ART TEACHER FROM LATE OCTOBER 2021 TO A DATE TO BE DETERMINED

Position Purpose
To provide an instructional program that will help students to:

• Create, perform and respond with understanding to the arts
• Appreciate the importance of the arts in expressing human experiences
• Be prepared to apply their arts knowledge and skill throughout their lifetime

Essential Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 and sharing this knowledge.
• 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.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
• Reviews and implements modifications, accommodations, and intervention plans for all students both general and special education.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of current art instructional teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of National Core Arts Standards.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Equipment
Use of district-issued digital tools.

Qualifications Profile
Certification/License:

• CT State Certification as an Art Teacher (042)

Education

• Bachelor's from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Master's Degree preferred