Classroom Teacher / Art

Job Description:

2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

High School Art Teacher

Brian McMahon High School

Position Summary

Instruct students in the specific area of art, help students learn art and the skills that will broaden their learning experiences and contribute to their development in order to meet high expectations; communicate with parents; create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; participate in professional learning.

Responsibilities

• Follows the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Norwalk Board of Education

• Sets and reinforces clear expectations and routines

• Manages the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain an advantageous learning environment

• Prepares lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, uses appropriate techniques, and serves the needs of all learners in the classroom

• Demonstrates strong content knowledge

• Maintains accurate and complete records as required

• Conducts parent/teacher conferences

• Assesses student learning on continual basis and identify areas of intervention if needed

• Informs parents of student progress, through use of interim reports, report cards, and/or conferences

• Designs instruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group settings as needed

• Designs and implements assessments that measure progress and use assessments to refine curriculum and instructional practices

• Designs clear and specific learning assessments

• Maintains a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between the teacher and learner

• Maintains a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior

• Maintains ongoing communication with parents

• Assists in the selection of textbooks, equipment and other education materials

• Establishes and maintains professional relationships

• Participates in professional learning by attending seminars and workshops to improve instructional practice and positively affect student achievement

• Demonstrates knowledge of teaching methods, materials and educational practices for elementary school teaching

Knowledge/Skills

• Experience working with students in a diverse school setting

• Experience with team teaching in a multicultural environment

• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

• Effective, active listening skills

• Ability to work effectively with others

• Organizational and problem-solving skills

• Knowledge of art curriculum and concepts

• Knowledge of and curiosity about world art; must be able to teach a variety of art subjects

Qualifications

• Active 042 CSDE Certification in art, as required by the Connecticut State Department of Education

• Knowledge and skills acquired with a Bachelor's Degree in Education or in Art.

• Demonstrated and successful experience in a multi-cultural setting.

• Fluency in Spanish preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to teach elementary school art classes. Experience with team teaching. Urban experience.

• Human relations skills to work effectively with students, parents, school administrators and school staff.

• Knowledge of teaching methods, materials and education practices applicable to elementary school teaching.

• Ability to prepare effective plans.

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Norwalk Board of Education may find appropriate

Days: Monday - Friday

Salary: In accordance with the NFT contract