Position Type: Teaching/Art

Date Posted: 8/14/2025

Location: Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication

Date Available: ASAP ART JOB DESCRIPTION

General Scope of Responsibility The ISAAC Art teacher provides instruction in visual and advanced art to students.

Relationship Within the Organization The Art Teacher is directly responsible to the principal, associate principal, or designee.

Duties/Responsibilities: Supports ISAAC's Core Values and Beliefs About Learning and the Vision of the Graduate Utilizes expertise in Art to revise the curriculum to meet the level of rigor for all students in a cultural and diverse classroom Instructs students through lessons that are engaging and motivates all students to succeed in the National Arts standards Adapts Art material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments and lesson plans that guide and challenge students Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with ISAAC's instructional philosophy and congruent with the goals of the school Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students Evaluates the academic and social growth of students, keeps accurate and appropriate school records, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary Encourages students to think independently and to express original ideas. Promotes student discussion through the daily use of Accountable Talk Evaluates each student's progress in meeting the course standards for Art Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve learning and health problems Communicates with parents and SRBI Team on student progress Supervises students in assigned out-of-classroom activities during the work day Participates in faculty committees and engages in Professional Learning Community activities Administers summative assessments in accordance with the curriculum and SDE requirements Models professional and ethical practices and behaviors in all activities Performs other duties as assigned Education and Experience: Classroom teaching experience and proven record of high achievement with middle school students preferred. Bachelor's degree from a competitive college or university; Master's degree a plus. Certification: Valid CT Art Certification (042) ISAAC is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.