Job Overview

The Teacher Arts Integration will plan and implement an instructional program for Arts Integration instruction and elementary Theatre. The incumbent will fulfill professional responsibilities related to teaching Arts Integration and Theatre to elementary students. Additionally, the incumbent will collaborate with and coach teachers in the implementation of Arts Integrated instructional strategies for the core curriculum through the OWL lab environment.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning Develop and implement an oral and written language program that integrates theater arts and literacy utilizing differentiated and developmentally appropriate instruction Apply appropriate educational practices in an early childhood classroom and implement them through a dual-language learners' lens Create children's learning experiences that engage creativity, imagination, and higher-order thinking through meaningful play Manage allotted learning time to maximize student achievement Monitor student abilities and achievement related to desired educational goals, objectives, and language development outcomes through storytelling, dramatization, oral group interaction, and individual and group writing Host parent days to celebrate children's learning and build upon the strengths that reflect students' families Assist and participate in the management of student behavior in all parts of the school, center, school grounds, or worksite both during and outside school hours and in compliance with the Fort Bend ISD Student/Parent Handbook, Student Code of Conduct, and Extracurricular Handbook Provide proper student supervision during and after all activities until all students have left the area Program Management Develop, implement, and review Arts Integration curricular objectives and assessments in identified content areas and/or grades, in conjunction with campus principals and classroom teachers Provide recommendations for improvements to Arts Integration program/curriculum areas as they relate to student needs Provide instructional support for Arts Integration strategies to core academic teachers and provide professional support and advocacy for Arts Integration activities Assist classroom teacher in planning and delivering effective arts integrated instruction for students through job-embedded professional development and advocate for Arts Integration Assist in the preview and selection of Arts Integration instructional materials Professional Responsibilities Participate in staff development, in-service activities and staff meetings including meetings with the Fine Arts Department administrative staff Ensure continuous communication with parents, both written and oral, to keep them informed of student(s) progress Communicate regularly with students on instructional expectations keeping them informed of their progress Comply with all established policies and procedures related to the instructional program submitting all required forms, fees and electronic documents by the specified deadlines Participate in all FBISD sponsored events, as well as other required activities encouraging student participation in all events related to the instructional program Participate in Rice School Literacy and Culture's Early Literacy Leadership Academy (ELLA), attend monthly seminars, a yearly retreat, and receive mentor visits from an SLC ELLA mentor

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions. Bachelor's Degree in Theatre, Theatre Education or Elementary Education Master's Degree preferred Valid Teaching Certification Issued by Texas Education Agency appropriate to subject and grade level of assignment Theatre EC-12 Certification Valid Bilingual Certification preferred Valid Texas ESL Certification preferred Experience teaching early childhood children as well as Teaching Artist preferred Effective oral and written communications skills, including the ability to use social media effectively Demonstrated proficiency of proper acting techniques in a variety of genres Ability to interact appropriately with the public, District staff, and parents Ability to collaborate with colleagues on the campus and in the instructional feeder pattern Ability to market the instructional program Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics and physical demands 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. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.

The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.