Art Teacher

TITLE: ART TEACHER

Qualifications

• Valid Ohio certification/licensure – Art K-12
• Bachelor's degree, Art Education
• Such Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

JOB GOAL: To develop in each pupil an interest in and the ability for creative expression in visual terms, using skills and techniques of artistic expression appropriate to the Pupil's interests and abilities: to develop aesthetic understandings and appreciation; to discover and develop talents of pupils in the field of art.

Performance Responsibilities

• Teaches knowledge and skills in art, including crafts, drawing, painting, lettering, design, art history, and three-dimensional art, following the course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities.
• Provides instruction to assist pupils in developing the ability to make qualitative judgments about art.
• Develops instructional plans and organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and working time.
• Provides instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils varying intellectual and artistic abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly and productive studio environment.
• Instructs pupils in proper care and use of tools and equipment.
• Organizes storage areas and controls use of materials, equipment and tools to prevent loss or abuse, and to minimize time required for distribution and collection.
• Evaluates each pupil's performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings, and prepares progress reports.
• Selects and requisitions books, instructional materials, tools, instructional aids, and maintains required inventory records.
• Takes responsibility for professional growth and development.
• Communicates with parents and school counselors on pupil progress, as needed.
• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school or the district level.
• Provides a program for the gifted and talented students in Visual Art.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year as established by the Board and terms of negotiated contract.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel and provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.

Additional Working Conditions

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue.
• Excellent observation and communication skills
• May perform strenuous tasks, such as lifting, when working with students.
• Assisting students with behavioral/management needs
• Frequent evening and/or weekend work