Art Teacher - Bridges

Posting Opens June 28, 2024 Posting Closes Open Until Filled

The Akron Board of Education announces an opening for an Art Teacher at Bridges, Job Code 006, TS 380 (190 days). Salary range TBD. Collective Bargaining Unit

• AEA. This position is a State Teachers Retirement System position.

Application must be made electronically through http://www.applitrack.com/akron/onlineapp/. Please upload a letter of interest, resume and a current copy of appropriate license in addition to completing the online application. The Superintendent reserves the right to either keep the position open until suitable applicants are found or to cancel and repost the position with such changes as may be deemed appropriate. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Michele Angelo, 330-761-7979 or Human Resources, 330-761-2946.

Qualifications

• Required:

• Valid Ohio teaching licensure in Art;

• Ability to work collaboratively;

• Evidence of successful classroom teaching.

Desired:

• A commitment to working with students, professionals and parents in a multi-cultural setting;

• Demonstrates the ability to work cooperatively and effectively with other teachers, parents, and administrators;

• Flexibility in working with alternative behaviors;

• Demonstrates organization skills to maintain data, class schedule, and grades for students;

• An interested in working with the at risk students;

• Ability to apply behavior strategies;

• Willingness to attend professional development activities that improve skills in working with at risk and English Learners (EL);

• Demonstrates the ability to use technology seamlessly to accomplish tasks and deliver instruction;

• Comfortable with the degree of flexibility in the application of The Code of Student Behavior.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Assumes responsibility for art instruction in individual, small group and whole classroom situations;

• Collaborates with other arts specialists, classroom teachers, community leaders and organizations to develop interdisciplinary units;

• Serves as an arts resource person to the building;

• Work with other arts specialists on school-wide programs and projects;

• Teaches standards-based lessons following the district pacing guides;

• Develop and implement differentiated instructional strategies for each student's academic growth;

• Proficient in using technology as an instruction and management tool;

• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning, fosters engagement, self-motivation, student self-direction and positive social interaction;

• Monitors/improves student behavior, attendance and academic progress;

• Designs a program which enhances education, social/emotional development growth;

• Incorporates technology in classroom lessons;

• Uses planning time to monitor and plan for student progress;

• Incorporates into the program a range of social services to benefit the overall development of the students;

• Compiles data necessary to evaluate the success of the program;

• Work closely with students and parents to guide students through school and future education and career choices;

• Keeps in close contact with home through periodic visits, phone calls and written communications;

• Maximize opportunities for student success by creating positive working relationships with students;

• Work collaboratively to improve instruction and learning while sharing the responsibility for outcomes with school and community;

• Contribute to and participate in ongoing professional development, including working with colleagues in a Professional Learning Community (PLC) model;

• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations;

• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required;

• Work closely with the building principal to collaboratively lead the school through a shared decision-making process;

• Work in collaboration with the district Fine Arts Learning Specialist;

• Reports to and carries out other responsibilities as assigned by the building principal.

IF YOU REQUIRE ANY SPECIAL SERVICES (SUCH AS INTERPRETER, BRAILLE OR LARGE PRINT, OR WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE ACCOMMODATIONS) COVERED UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990, PUBLIC LAW 101-336, SECTION 102, PLEASE CALL THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES AT (330) 761-2935. IF YOU ARE USING A TTY/TTD, PLEASE USE THE OHIO RELAY SERVICE, 1-800-750-0750.

AKRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX (INCLUDING SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND TRANSGENDER IDENTITY), DISABILITY, AGE, RELIGION, MILITARY STATUS, ANCESTRY OR GENETIC INFORMATION (COLLECTIVELY, "PROTECTED CLASSES").

DIVERSE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.