Classroom Teacher / Art

Job Description:

Position Summary:

To create an educational program and environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establish effective rapport with pupils; motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a quality education, in accordance with each pupil's ability; establish good relationships with parents and with other staff.

This highly effective and AMAZING teacher will:

• Develop and administer curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives

• Promote a safe and conducive classroom environment for individualized and small-group instruction and student learning

• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials that promote critical and creative thinking and analysis

• Developing instructional manuals to help students know the proper handling of computers

• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences

• Ensuring proper functioning of all computer equipment

• Develop pertinent sequential assignments that challenge students

• Work with students and others to prepare materials for inclusion in literary publications, contests, etc.

• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conduct individual and small group instruction as needed

• Maintain familiarity with district and Missouri standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests

• Continuously engage in professional learning for the elevation of curriculum delivery

• Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievements, and attendance as required by district procedures

• Welcome and encourage parental involvement and ensure effective communication with stakeholders

• Effectively engage students at high levels to encourage a focus on academics

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaches district approved curriculum and adheres to adopted Board of Education policies

• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with students, staff and community

• Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil

• Must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing

• Learns and implements strategies to instruct students in higher level of learning

• Uses technologies to enhance instruction

• Must be able to effectively organize and prioritize work

• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere

• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports

• Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans

• Must be able to give and follow written and oral instructions

• Ability to work independently

Qualifications:

• Requires valid Missouri teaching certificate for Art K-12

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment, Masters's degree preferred

• Excellent computer skills

• Knowledge of basic computer fundamentals and software like word processing

Compensation: Commensurate on experience

Learn more about The School District of University City at www.ucityschools.org or watch our video at www.ucityschools.org/UBelongHR.