Certified Art Lead (1/2 Content Specialist, 1/2 Art)

Cartwright School District is the second-largest elementary school district in Arizona, with over 14,000 culturally diverse students in Pre-Kindergarten to 8th grade classrooms. We are rated "Highly Performing" by the U.S. Department of Education. We offer a competitive salary, a team-oriented atmosphere, unmatchable staff development and a FOUR-DAY work week!
 
Cartwright School District's motto is "One Team, Una Familia!" which reflects our dedication to treating each child as a cherished family member. We are looking for self-motivated and experienced workers with the same dedication.
JOB GOAL
To assure that all students learn the basic and essential skills at each grade level. Art Content Specialist- Assumes responsibility for supporting the professional growth of district art teachers by strengthening their understanding of subject area content.  Responsible for Art Lead/coordinator duties.

• Current Arizona Elementary, Secondary, and/or Special Education Teaching Certificate.
• Current Art Endorsement or related Art professional experience.
• Art Coordinator or Leadership experience preferred.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of State and National Standards for Art.
• Demonstrates proficiency in teaching as evidenced by principal evaluations and student achievement.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and is able to effectively lead a professional learning community.
• Demonstrates professional development skills and works effectively with adults.
• Evidence of strong interpersonal skills.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• All duties of art teacher as per district job description.
• Plans and delivers professional learning for art teachers.
• Acts as the lead for art instruction, art communication and district art programs for teachers and students.
• Acts as a liaison to Educational Services and Principals
• Plans and facilitates art team collaboration (PLC) meetings.
• Coaches and mentors art teachers as assigned or needed.
• Works to ensure a high standard and equity for effective art programs across the district.
• Promotes and models social-emotional learning for students.
• Supports teachers with instructional planning and district with art pacing guides and curriculum map recommendations.
• Ensures art teachers employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Ensures art teachers assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports and standards-based grading guidelines.
• Plans and provides professional development for art teachers.
• Ensures during orientation week that art teachers understand safety of students to ensure all necessary and reasonable precautions are taken to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Supports art teachers with planning and differentiating instruction for students with varied educational needs, special education students, English Learners and students with 504 plans.
• Supports art teachers with classroom management, including procedures and systems to ensure a highly motivated and engaging art experience.
• Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for educational-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms (Open House, Parent/Teacher Conferences, etc.).
• Continues professional growth through attendance at workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.
• Demonstrates awareness of Governing Board policies and State Statutes related to job responsibilities.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable Cartwright School District and departmental policies and procedures.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT 
REPORTS TO: Site Administrator 
LOCATION: Districtwide
SUPERVISES: NA 
CALENDAR: Teachers Calendar; As approved by the Governing Board
JOB CATEGORY: Certified
BEGINNING SALARY: Teachers Salary Schedule; As approved by the Governing Board
BENEFITS: As approved by the Governing Board 
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Until filled