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LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE ART TEACHER

Employer
Greenwich Public Schools
Location
Greenwich, CT, US
Salary
Competitive
Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/Art

Date Posted:
1/14/2022

Location:
Eastern Middle School

Date Available:
as soon as possible

Closing Date:
until filled

LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE ART TEACHER STARTING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE 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

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