Art Teacher - Kenwood Elementary School

Who We Are:

The Springfield City School District, home to The John Legend Theatre, is seeking a Art Teacher at Kenwood Elementary School for the 2024-2025 school year. We are a nationally ranked Division I District serving approximately 7,500 Pre-K through grade 12 students, in a vibrant learning community of 17 state of the art buildings in west-central Ohio. The Springfield City School District values the racial, ethnic and socioeconomic diversity of our student body, faculty and staff. Our academic and extracurricular aim is to ensure social and emotional learning growth for students with a wealth of opportunity, including a 1:1 initiative and the YouMedia Center, which is a digital learning lab offering students activities such as 3-D printing, graphic design, and videography. We are Wildcats!

As a Teacher you are required to:

• K-12 Art licensure issued by the Ohio Department of Education

• Be flexible in your work schedule and be willing to attend/participate in professional development sessions

• Be willing to serve on teams

• Have the ability to relate to and teach students with diverse backgrounds

• Demonstrate enthusiasm in your role

As a Teacher you will:

• The ability to effectively differentiate instruction to establish and maintain a student-centered classroom

• Accurately analyze data to plan instruction that is aligned to the Fine Arts Model Curriculum

• Design engaging lessons and assessments that meet the needs of all students

• Research based pedagogy and excellent background knowledge of Art

• Be able to work collaboratively with multiple teams to ensure student success

• Establish and maintain a classroom community built on rituals and routines that promote structure and success for all students

Developing lesson plans and instructional materials and providing individualized and small group instruction to meet the needs of each student.

• Use multiple approaches to instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students

• Engages in active, hands-on creative and innovative approaches to help students learn how to improve their skills

• Identifies and builds on Student strengths

• Embraces, supports, and follows all District enacted programming in the areas of academic, behavioral and emotional support

• Facilitates ongoing assessments to determine the starting point for instruction, monitors instructional needs and evaluates student progress

• Evaluates, grades, and assesses student work

• Maintains class records and record/report grades/progress at the end of the term

• Provides instruction to students with varying capabilities and needs with attention to SEL support

• Engages in active and innovative approaches to student learning

• Assists students in the development of responsible behaviors

• Implements an effective program of instruction reflective of the Ohio Department of Education

• Interacts with paraprofessionals, nurses, mental health specialists, and/or counselors to provide a safe and student-centered environment

• Assists students in the development of responsible behaviors and positive work ethic

• Engages in collaborative planning with colleagues, supporting building and District-level programs

• Communicates with parents and caregivers to address student/classroom issue

• Maintains a professional demeanor, exemplifying responsible leadership as model for students

• Manages all situations in a positive and professional manner

• Performs other duties as assigned

What We Offer:

As a contracted employee, Teachers work 183 days per year and 7.25 hours per day.

Starting salary is $42,957.00 with increases for additional education and experience.

Contracted employees receive competitive benefits.

All employees receive professional development

Salary details available below in the Springfield Education Association (SEA) negotitated agreement:

Springfield Education Association (SEA)

• Special Note: $1,600.00 Annual Longevity Bonus awarded to the successful candidate!!!