Elementary Art Teacher

This position is for the 2024-2025 school year.
This position will be part of the elementary school's specials rotation and may involve travel to multiple sites.
Viable candidate will hold a TSPC license with an elementary endorsement or the ability to obtain one.
Salary listed on this posting is from the 2023-2024 school year. Candidate selected will receive pay reflective of the 2024-2025 salary schedule once it is released.
When applying, please include the following:

• On-line application
• Resume'
• Cover letter
• At least 3 current letters of reference
• Unofficial transcripts

SUMMARY: The Elementary Art Teacher is expected to create a flexible elementary instructional program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary grade education, in accordance with each student's ability; to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members. The Elementary Art Teacher will be part of the school's specials rotation.
QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. A degree in fine arts is desirable but not required.
2. Hold an appropriate licensure through Teacher Standards and Practices Commission in the state of Oregon.
3. Demonstrates a proficient command of oral and written English language.
4. Effectively presents information to students, parents, peers and administration.
5. Prepare lessons on art history as per the grade level course levels.
6. Introduce students to art history and famous artists.
7. Teaching students basic art skills, drawing, sketching, painting.
8. Planning and presenting art displays.
9. Teaching students how to use art tools and equipment in a safe manner.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Students
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The competent teacher will:

1. Provide a variety of classroom techniques and methods.

• Promote high levels of achievement in relation to individual student abilities.
• Use techniques and methodologies appropriate to student abilities.
• Utilize current and relevant subject matter.

1. Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to use research-based principles of effective instruction.

• Organize instruction using learning objectives with clearly defined outcomes.
• Employ teaching strategies congruent with clearly defined student outcomes.
• Select teaching strategies emphasizing student involvement.
• Monitor student learning and pace instruction accordingly.

1. Develop and maintain an environment conducive to effective student learning.

• Develop written rules of classroom behavior and communicate those rules to all students.
• Enforce written rules for classroom behavior.
• Communicate course goals and academic expectations to students.
• Provide for the health and safety of students in all instructional settings.

1. Prepare effectively for class.

• Prepare daily lesson plans.
• Provide instruction predicated on course goals and objectives.

1. Develop and communicate appropriate grading standards to students.

• Establish written grading standards that are clear and available to a variety of graded activities.
• Assure that grading standards are explained and available to parents.

1. Develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships.

• Model personal behaviors of honesty, fairness, courtesy and consideration.
• Maintain a cooperative relationship with administration, staff, students and parents.
• Share appropriate information with parents and with other staff members.

1. Provide documentation of a student's progress.

• Provide timely and accurate feedback/documentation to students, parents, and appropriate staff members.
• Assign and check homework and provide feedback to students.
• Maintain appropriate records of student performance.

1. Build motivation and interest in learning.

• Exhibit personal interest and encourage student interest in the subject area.
• Maintain a current awareness of literature/activities in the subject area.

1. Maintain an ongoing personal program of professional growth and development.

• Develop and implement annually an approved plan for professional growth and development.
• Identify and request to attend professional workshops activities intended to increase the teacher's instructional effectiveness.
• Participate in District sponsored in service offerings appropriate to assignment.

1. Other duties as assigned by supervisor or administration.

SALARY: As negotiated in the SHEA agreement.
EVALUATION: In accordance with negotiated SHEA agreement and district policy.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment 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 functions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
In an 8-hour workday, this job requires:
R - Rarely (Less than .5 hr per day)
O - Occasionally (.5-2.5 hrs per day)
F - Frequently (2.5-5.5 hrs per day)
C - Continually (5.5-8 hrs per day)
NA - Not Applicable
Physical Requirements
NA
R
O
F
C
Sitting
X
Stationary Standing
X
Walking (level surface)
X
Walking (uneven surface)
X
Crawling
X
Crouching (bend at knees)
X
Stooping (bend at waist)
X
Twisting (knees/waist/neck)
X
Turn/pivot
X
Climbing (stairs)
X
Climbing (ladder)
X
Reaching Overhead
X
Reaching extension
X
Repetitive use arms
X
Repetitive use hands grasping
X
Repetitive use hands squeezing
X
Fine manipulation
X
Using foot control
X
*Pushing/Pulling (Maximum Weight: 40 lbs)
X
*Lifting/Carrying (Maximum Weight: 40 lbs)
X
*Identify items typically moved: Desks, boxes, classroom equipment