Middle School Design, Multimedia And Visual Arts Teacher

Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/Art
Date Posted:
3/2/2024
Location:
Fort Lupton Middle School
Date Available:
07/31/2024
Closing Date:
open until filled
WELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE - 8
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
200 S. Fulton Ave.Fort Lupton, CO 80621
PHONE (303) 857-3200, FAX 303-857-3219 or EMAIL: smcclary@weld8.org
POSITION: Middle School Design, Multimedia and Visual Arts Teacher
SALARY RANGE: School District Comprehensive Benefits Package. Salary Range of $45,000 - $97,088 depending on experience and education with additional opportunities for tuition reimbursement. This position may qualify for up to five additional steps on the certified salary schedule. This will be based on education and experience. Weld Re-8 Offers all years of Teaching experience. If you would like more information please email smcclary@weld8.org
PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION: Please submit an application (www.weld8.org) along with a letter of interest, three letters of recommendation and a current resume listing your qualifications and experiences for the position. Applicant must apply online; supporting materials may be attached to the online application. Further questions, please contact Winifred Lezine Fort Lupton Middle School Principal; wlezine@weld8.org.
JOB DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Expose students to a variety of programs and occupations in the arts, audio/video and communications pathways. Understanding of the knowledge, skills and educational requirements for career opportunities within this pathway.
• Background in the visual communication portion of all media businesses, including media, graphic design and illustration jobs.
• Ability to use digital photography for image editing and drawing programs.
• Understanding of student development of a high quality portfolio
• Use of large format printing projects
• Interest in forming community partnerships to expand the program and give students work-based learning experiences
• Vision to establish a business model for the program and bring in outside projects to give students work-based learning experience.
• Engaging projects that relate to students
• Ability to differentiate to a wide variety of skill levels within a classroom

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

• Minimum B. A. in Art Education or Visual and Design Arts Endorsement
• Bilingual/Biliterate in Spanish and English preferred, but not required.
• Hold or be able to obtain a Colorado Teachers' License endorsed in Visual Arts from Colorado Department of Education.
• Foundations of Design, Multimedia Arts, and Digital Communications
• Graphic Design and Illustration I and II
• Experience with work based learning for design and multimedia art
• Demonstrated knowledge of Colorado standards and assessments and the ability to facilitate data driven instruction and the standards based classroom.
• Prefer background and experience in secondary art education.
• Demonstrated ability to ensure student academic success.
• Prefer strong background and successful experience in art education and integration of art and other academics.
• Computer and Technology skills preferred.
• Experience working with diverse populations preferred.
• Coaching available.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: All positions open until filled. Must apply online.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• All contracts/agreements for employment of personnel shall be subject to the approval of the Board of Education.
• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
• No smoking is allowed in any Weld County School District Re 8 buildings.
• Selected applicants must comply with the District's Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), the selected applicant must verify, within 72 hours of employment, his/her legal right to be employed in the United States.

An equal opportunity affirmative action employer
In compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, Colorado law and Board of Education Policy AC (Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity), Weld County School District Re-8 does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, religion, ancestry, need for special education services, age, marital status, genetic information, or physical characteristics in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees and members of the public. The following person has been identified as the compliance officer for the district: Superintendent, Weld County School District Re-8: 200 S. Fulton Ave., Fort Lupton, CO 80621, 303.857.3200, superintendent@weld8.org.