Position: Art Teacher Reports To: Principal
Director of Teaching and Learning QUALIFICATIONS
• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with…
• A minimum of one course (3 credit hours) successfully completed in art.
• And or a Visual Art endorsement
OBJECTIVES
To develop in each student an interest in, and the ability for, creative expression in visual terms, using skills and techniques of artistic expression appropriate to the students’ interests and abilities; to develop aesthetic understandings and appreciations; to discover talents of students in the field of art.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Teaches knowledge and skills in art, including crafts, drawing, painting, lettering, design, commercial art, art history, and three-dimensional art, following the course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities. Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Provides instruction by which students develop aesthetic concepts and appreciations and the ability to make qualitative judgements about art.
• Demonstrates techniques in activities such as drawing, painting, and modeling, using standard and teacher-prepared instructional aids.
• Develops instructional plans and organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and working time.
• Provides individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying intellectual and artistic abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly and productive studio environment.
• Instructs students in proper care and use of tools and equipment.
• Organizes storage areas and controls use of materials, equipment and tools to prevent loss or abuse, and to minimize time required for distribution and collection.
• Evaluates each student’s performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings, and prepares progress reports.
• Plans and presents art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit students’ work for the school and the community.
• May sponsor exhibits from outside the school.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.
• Maintains an audible record of student attendance and makes daily reports of students absent each period.
• Assigns citizenship and scholarship marks.
• Communicates with parents and school counselors on student’s progress.
• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school or on a district level.
• Travel between buildings may be required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger handle, or feel: reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move from 10 to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
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