Elementary Art Teacher (Long-term Substitute, 12 Weeks)
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Art Teacher
Reports to: Building Principals
Employment Status: Regular/Full-time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Description: Provide students with the environment, materials and instructional expertise necessary to enable them to appreciate art in all its diversity and to develop their creative powers, problem-solving abilities and craftsmanship in the production of works of art.
NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance
Essential Functions:
•Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.
•Has a legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.
•Shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.
•Ensure safety of students
•Teach and evaluate the students using sound instructional practices
•Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment
•Prepare clear and timely lesson plans
•Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required
•Provide guidance and counsel to the students which will promote their welfare and their proper educational development
•Attend parent/teacher conferences
•Counsel with colleagues, students and parents
•Provide complete lesson plans for substitute
•Maintain and improve professional competence
•Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards and conferences
•Observe ethics of the teaching profession; exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability and sound judgment
•Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
•Instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
•Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required
•Refer students suspected of learning disabilities for diagnosis on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required
•Notify parents if student is not meeting classroom goals
•Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
•Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete, and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners
•Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
•Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student grades
•Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
•Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
•Attend educational field trips
•Perform lunch, recess and bus duty as requested/required
•Serve as a role model for students
•Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
•Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal
Qualifications:
•Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or equivalent from a four-year college or university
•State of Ohio teacher's license/certificate
•Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
•Knowledge of academic area and teaching methodology
•Ability to work effectively with others
•Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
•Effective, active listening skills
•Organizational and problem solving skills
•Skills that foster and facilitate learning and classroom management
•Knowledge of child development and an understanding of age appropriate tasks
•Ability to work in a team environment
Revised: December 8, 2014
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- Location:
- Massillon
- Job Type:
- FullTime