Art Teacher For 2024-25 School Year (Accepting 20 Years!)

DEFINITION:

Under general supervision, teaches one or more classes in the field of art to students in grades 7 through 12, assists in other school programs as assigned, and creates a flexible program and environment favorable to learning and personal growth in accordance with each student's ability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Teaches knowledge and skills in art, including but not limited to crafts, drawing, painting, lettering, design, commercial art, art history, and/or three-dimensional art to secondary students utilizing the course of study prescribed by the District approved curriculum

• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district

• Provides instruction by which students develop aesthetic concepts and appreciation and the ability to make qualitative judgments about art

• Demonstrates techniques in activities such as drawing, painting, and modeling, using standard and/or teacher prepared instructional materials

• Develops instructional plans and organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and working time

• Provides individual and small group instruction in order to adapt curriculum to the needs of the students with varying intellectual abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities

• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior required to provide an orderly and productive studio environment

• Instructs students 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

• Evaluates each student's performance and growth in knowledge and understanding, and prepares progress reports

• Selects and requisitions instructional materials, books, etc., and maintains inventory records

• Maintains professional competence through inservice education activities provided by the District and/or in self-selected professional growth activities

• Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines

• Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress

• Cooperates in school-wide supervision of students during out-of-classroom activities

• Participates in faculty and/or District committees and the sponsorship of student activities

CREDENTIAL:

• Valid California Credential or license authorizing service in grade levels and areas assigned

• Valid English Learner Certification

• Verification of NCLB Highly Qualified compliance

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree, including all courses to meet credential requirements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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