Pine Bluff School District is Hiring a Secondary Art Teacher Near Bluff, AR
The Secondary Art Teacher will be responsible for developing in each pupil an interest and the ability for creative expression in visual terms, using skills and techniques of artistic expression consistent with State framework; to develop aesthetic understandings and appreciations; to discover and develop talents of pupils in the field of art. Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree with major or minor in Spanish
Valid Arkansas teaching certification with required endorsements
Minimum of one (1) - three (3) years teaching experience preferred
Successful experience as a classroom teacher and record in raising student achievement
Successful secondary phase teaching experience resulting in good and outstanding learning
Possesses the ability to implement relationships with district staff/parents and communicate effectively with these individuals
Sound knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Strong organizational,time management and interpersonal skills
Duties And Responsibilities
Expertise in building active, collaborative classroom programs which encourage problem solving, critical thinking skills, and which develop a sense of classroom community and trust
A proven ability to differentiate instruction and integrate learning
Ability to use technology as a tool for teaching and learning in a fine arts context
Teaches knowledge and skills in art, including crafts, drawing, painting, lettering, design, art history, and other appropriate learning activities
Be a part of a highly motivated team committed to education reform, parent choice, and the building of exemplary schools
Implements a dynamic and rigorous approach to art and design education
Promotes scholars self-expression and exploration while deepening their knowledge and understanding of art, design and art history
Successfully uses a backwards design model in creating curriculum with clear objectives and goals directly related to end of year benchmarks
Plans and presents art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit pupils work for the school and the community
Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly and productive student environment
Demonstrates techniques in activities such as drawing, painting, and modeling, using standard and teacher-prepared instructional aids
Keeps students on task and give appropriate feedback about performance
Other duties as assigned by supervisor or designee
Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNone Physical DemandsThe physical demands 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. or more. Working EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.