NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary Art Teacher

Department: Instructional

Job Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Building Principal

Grade/Level: Elementary K-5

Amount of Travel Required: Minimal travel may be required (pre-approved professional development activities)

Positions Supervised: None

Work Schedule: 192-day contract, Monday through Friday

POSITION SUMMARY

The Art Teacher will be responsible for developing in each student an interest in and the ability for creative expression in visual terms, using skills and techniques of artistic expression consistent with school guidelines; to develop aesthetic understandings and appreciations; to discover and develop talents of students in the field of art according to state licensure, certification, and subject matter specifically as assigned by the building Principal.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students

for whom responsible. Follow district policy and building procedures associated with student management; consistently demonstrate proficient classroom management skills.

Maintain a cooperative relationship with other staff members.

Demonstrate a high individual rate attendance (goal being 95% or above annually) in order to maximize student learning.

Follow all building procedures regarding attendance and punctuality keeping your Principal informed at times.

Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to

students.

Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.

Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and

administrative regulations.

Assign and grade class work and homework in a timely manner. Communicate student progress by

posting to Edline as required by your building administrator.

Enforce all NLRSD Board policies, administrative procedures, and rules governing students; implement the Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction using researched-based best practices.

Guide and counsel all students based on their academic interests and needs.

Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent

injuries and damage.

Prepare for assigned classes, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.

Use technology to support instruction.

Meet with parents and/or guardians to discuss their children's progress.

Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators in order to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems. Assist in the development and implementation of IEP's and 504 Plans.

Prepare objectives and comprehensive lesson plans following curriculum maps and the

Arkansas State Frameworks.

Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.

Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of secondary school programs.

Prepare reports on students and activities as required by the administration.

Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.

Administer standardized ability and achievement tests according to state requirements and interpret results to determine students' strengths and areas of need. Develop, implement, and update Academic Improvement Plans.

Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.

Perform supervisory duties as assigned in accordance with state statutes.

Adhere to North Little Rock School District Policies, and the state-mandated "Educators' Code of Ethics."

Follow all state and federal guidelines in association with IDEA and ADA to ensure that all students have access to comprehensive education.

Maintain a valid Arkansas Teacher's License with appropriate certification and Highly Qualified Teacher status (if applicable).

Adhere to the Policies of the North Little Rock School District which are made available to employees as posted on

the NLRSD website located online at www.nlrsd.org http://www.nlrsd.org/ by accessing the "School Board" tab and opening the

"Policies by North Little Rock School District Board of Education" folder, the opening the "Certified Personnel" link.

Other duties as assigned by the building Principal.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

Accountability - accepts responsibility and account for his/her actions

Accurate - performs work accurately and thoroughly

Adaptability - adapts to change in the workplace

Communication, Oral - communicates effectively with others using the spoken word

Communication, Written - communicates in writing clearly and concisely

Consensus Building - brings about group solidarity to achieve a goal

Creative - thinks in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea

Regular Attendance - reports to work regularly to maximize student progress

Diversity Oriented - works effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.

Enthusiastic - brings energy to the performance of a task

Ethical - demonstrates conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards

Goal Oriented - focuses on a goal and obtains a pre-determined result

Honesty / Integrity - truthful and seen as credible in the workplace

Initiative - takes actions to solve problems or reach goals

Innovative - looks beyond the standard solutions

Interpersonal - gets along well with a variety of personalities and individuals

Judgment - formulates sound decisions using the available information

Loyal - demonstrates a trait of duty to students and to coworkers

Management Skills - organizes and directs oneself, and a classroom, so as to effectively supervise students

Motivation - inspires oneself, and students, to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability

Organized - possesses the trait of being organized so as to follow systematic methods of performing tasks

Patience - acts calmly under stress and strain

Positive attitude - optimistic, team-first attitude displayed at all times

Presentation Skills - effectively presents information to students, parents, and others

Problem Solving - finds solutions for challenges, deals proactively with work-related problems

Punctual - reports to work on time, reports to class or other duties on time

Reliability - dependable and trustworthy

Responsible - accountable or answerable for one's conduct.

Tactful - shows consideration for and maintains good relations with students, parents, and coworkers

Team Building - convinces students, parents, and coworkers to work toward goals

Education

Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree with a valid Arkansas Teacher's License with certification in Art K-12 in addition to being a Highly Qualified Teacher meeting Arkansas Department of Education standards

Experience

Experience preferred, but not required

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Computer Skills

Basic technology proficiency, with the ability to learn and implement district teacher technology to include grade reporting and parental communication technology (Grade Quick, Ed Line Programs)

Certificates & Licenses

Valid Arkansas Teacher's License with certification in Art K-12, in addition to being a Highly Qualified Teacher in accordance with Arkansas Department of Education requirements

Other Requirements

Appreciation for diversity. Ability to pass required ASP/FBI/DHS background checks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Abilities Lift /Carry

Stand F (Frequently) 10 lbs or less F (Frequently)

Walk F (Frequently) 11-20 lbs O (Occasionally)

Sit F (Frequently) 21-50 lbs N (Not Applicable)

Handling / Fingering F (Frequently) 51-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

Reach Outward F (Frequently) Over 100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

Reach Above Shoulder O (Occasionally)

Climb N (Not Applicable)

Crawl N (Not Applicable))

Squat or Kneel O (Occasionally)

Bend O (Occasionally)

Push / Pull

12 lbs or less F (Frequently)

13-25 lbs F (Frequently)

26-40 lbs N (Not Applicable)

41-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral)

Sense of Sound (ability to converse with students and parents)

Sense of Touch

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to loud, depending on the activities of the day. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors. The work environment is generally indoors in a school classroom. Large crowds and student assembly situations are encountered in this job. The information contained in this is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The North Little Rock School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.