Elementary Art for the 2024-2025 School Year

REPORTS TO: Building principal or supervisor as assigned
CLASSIFICATION: Certified
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year as reviewed and established annually by the Board of Education
EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated regularly in accordance with the Board’s policy on the evaluation of certified staff.
JOB SUMMARY
To help students learn subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.
The job description will be used as a guideline for the summative evaluation report.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
NOTE: Reasonable accommodations will be made, if necessary, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
STANDARD 1: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE ALIGNED WITH APPROPRIATE INSTRUCTION
Criteria A: The teacher understands the central concepts, structures, and tools of inquiry of the discipline(s) and creates learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful and engaging for all students.

1. Content knowledge and academic language
2. Student engagement in subject matter
3. Disciplinary research and inquiry methodologies
4. Interdisciplinary instruction
5. Diverse social and cultural perspectives

1. Cognitive, social, emotional and physical development
2. Student goals
3. Theory of learning
4. Differentiated lesson design
5. Prior experiences, multiple intelligences, strengths and needs
6. Language, culture, family and knowledge of community values

1. Implementation of curriculum standards
2. Lessons for diverse learners
3. Instructional goals and differentiated instructional strategies

1. Instructional strategies leading to student engagement in problem-solving and critical thinking
2. Appropriate use of instructional resources to enhance student learning
3. Cooperative, small group and independent learning

1. Classroom management techniques
2. Management of time, space, transitions, and activities
3. Classroom, school and community culture

1. Verbal and nonverbal communication
2. Sensitivity to culture, gender, intellectual and physical differences
3. Learner expression in speaking, writing, and other media
4. Technology and media communication tools

1. Effective use of assessments
2. Assessment data to improve learning
3. Student-led assessment strategies
4. Effect of instruction on individual/class learning
5. Communication of student progress and maintaining records
6. Collaborative data analysis

1. Self-assessment and improvement
2. Professional learning
3. Professional rights, responsibilities and ethical practice

1. Induction and collegial activities
2. Collaborating to meet students needs
3. Cooperative partnerships in support of student learning

1. As set by state certification standards
2. Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
3. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate or acceptable.

1. Ability to write reports and correspondence consistent with the duties of this position.
2. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback.
3. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret information.
4. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints.
5. Displays courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.

1. Ability to perform basic math using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals consistent with the duties of this position.

1. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and information furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
2. Ability to identify and define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

1. Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
2. Promotes a harassment-free environment.
3. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships; demonstrates a commitment to teamwork.
4. Ability to learn and utilize office equipment, computers, and software especially as systems are upgraded.
5. Ability to learn and upgrade job skills in order to meet changing demands of the position.
6. Excellent computer and keyboarding skills.
7. Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.
8. Extensive knowledge of and ability to perform duties in full compliance with all district, Board of Education, state and federal laws, methods, requirements, policies, procedures, and activities pertinent to the duties of this position.
9. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
10. Ability to use independent judgment and demonstrates initiative to act without being asked.