Alexandria City Public Schools is hiring: Visual Art Teacher (Elementary) - Gene

Job Description

The job of Teacher (Art) was established for the purpose of developing students' artistic skills by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress / activities / outcomes; developing lesson plans; modeling the necessary skills to perform assigned tasks; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

This job reports to Principal.

Qualifications

Education : Minimum Bachelor's degree in job related area. Master's degree preferred.

Certificates & Licenses : Valid Virginia Department of Education License in Visual Arts PreK-12 or ability to obtain one.

Essential Functions

• Administers subject specific assessments and tests for the purpose of assessing the level of students' competencies.
• Advises parents and / or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student's achievements; developing methods for improvement and / or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and / or goals (e.g. artistic skills and abilities) for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, health status, problem-solving techniques, and a variety of personal issues.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and / or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements. Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers, and / or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Evaluates routes (e.g. bus stops, clock schedules) for the purpose of ensuring bus routes are in compliance with school safety schedules, policies, and mandated guidelines.
• Instructs students for the purpose of improving their knowledge and skills in art (e.g. crafts, drawing, painting design) and in the proper use of equipment, tools, and / or supplies.
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment. Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, nap times) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates in a variety of meetings for the purpose of conveying and / or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Plans art displays and exhibitions for the purpose of displaying student art.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment, and adhering to Education Code and school policies.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and / or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information, and / or direction. Supports classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of established curriculum and / or individual student plans.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• May perform other additional duties or tasks as designated by supervisor.

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