Classroom Teacher - Art

Job Description Position: Classroom Teacher - Art Reports To: Principal Work Location: Waterford School, Waterford VT Salary: Based on Experience FLSA Status: Exempt FTE: .4 Our Mission It is the mission of the Caledonia Central Supervisory Union and its seven member schools to create a learning community in which each individual can achieve the highest standards of excellence in intellectual growth and citizenship. Teaching and Learning at Waterford School At Waterford, we design and implement high-quality instruction that is relevant to students’ lives and encourage them to take an active role in guiding their education. We live our values of respect, responsibility, and perseverance through a project-based pedagogy that strongly emphasizes authenticity, culture and relationships, curiosity, creativity, and design. We strive to ensure that all students are engaged and active learners within a culture of inclusion that values them as contributing members of our school community. We approach students through a lens of inquiry, honoring their voices, questions, curiosity, and creativity. We see school as an extension of our broader local and global communities, where students have the opportunity to grapple with questions that are important both locally and globally, creating active and engaged citizens. We prepare students to be leaders and contributors to their community, and we ask educators to help students create high-quality work that is rigorous and relevant. Waterford School is known for student leadership and innovation in school-wide implementation of interdisciplinary, transferable skills, and Positive Behavior Intervention & Support practices. Position Summary The ideal candidate will have the passion, skill and experience to provide art instruction to students in Grades prek-8. This person will demonstrate a commitment to guiding students toward developing a love for art, as well as experience and skill at managing a creative yet structured art classroom. The candidate should have the ability to create a classroom environment based upon the principles of differentiated instruction, positive classroom climate, and high-quality use of technology. Above all, the candidate for this position needs to possess a mindset that all students can and will learn and be successful. Job Duties Planning & Preparation Effectively integrates solid content knowledge into the curricula, makes connections between the content and other parts of the student discipline(s), and develops relationships among topics and concepts in teaching plans and practices. Integrates current best practices, research, and education laws into the teaching plans and practices, to assure the most effective educational program for our students. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of students including: intellectual, social, and emotional characteristics of age group; students’ varied approaches to learning; student skills and knowledge;student interests and cultural heritage; student economic influences; and student family, school, and community context. Selects and integrates instructional goals that are valuable, clearly stated, measurable, and suitable for diverse students, and that create opportunities for different types of learning. Seeks and effectively utilizes all available school and district teaching and student resources to enhance instruction and learning. Designs coherent instruction (including learning activities, instructional materials and resources, instructional groups, lesson and unit structure and the like) that reflect current best practices in the field and support the instructional goals. Accurately and thoroughly assesses student learning using instructional goals; clearly communicates assessment criteria and standards to students; and effectively utilizes assessment results to plan for individuals and groups of students. Uses student assessment information to assist the Special Educator in developing an effective standard based Individual Educational Plan (IEP) for those students who qualify for such services. Learning Environment Creates and maintains an environment of respect and rapport. Establishes a culture for learning that incorporates the importance of the content, student pride in high quality work, and high expectations for student achievement. Effectively and efficiently manages classroom procedures including instructional groups, transitions, materials and supplies handling, and the performance of non-instructional duties. Assures productive, effective, and efficient use of paraeducators and volunteers in the classroom. Effectively manages student behavior by clearly communicating expectations, monitoring student behavior at all times, and successfully and respectfully responds to student behavior and misbehavior. Develops and implements effective student behavior support plan as needed. Effectively organizes classroom furniture and other physical resources to promote learning, safety, and accessibility. Provides a safe learning environment for all students. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Instruction Communicates directions and procedures clearly, accurately, and effectively both in spoken and written language. Effectively utilizes questioning and discussion techniques in the classroom to promote student participation and to successfully engage students in the discussion. Effectively and appropriately engages students in learning to maximize student comprehension of the lesson through representation of content, activities, and assignments, instructional groupings, instructional materials and resources, structure and pacing, and the like. Provides accurate, substantive, construction, specific, and timely feedback on student progress and performance to students, parents, and other professionals as needed or required. Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness to student needs by effectively making minor adjustments to the lesson, persistently seeking thoughtful alternative approaches/strategies/resources, and successfully accommodating students’ questions or interests to enhance student learning. Other Professional Responsibilities Accurately and thoroughly assesses as lesson’s effectiveness and the extent to which it achieved its goals, and effectively modifies the lesson plan for future use to enhance student learning. Assists the department head, school principal, and/or Director of Learning in planning and evaluating curriculum effectiveness and identifying program needs. Develops and implements an effective system to maintain accurate, complete, and confidential student records including student completion of assignments, student progress in learning, and other non-instructional records. Prepares and submits accurate, complete, timely, and effective reports as required by law, district policy, and/or administrative regulations. Communicates/collaborates effectively with parents to keep families informed of the instructional programs and individual student progress, and effectively responds to parent concerns and engages families to help meet the educational needs of the student. Means of communication may include annual open house, observation sessions for parents, conferences, weekly newsletters, sessions for program discussion, making home visits, and other individual meetings as necessary. Works effectively, cooperatively, and respectfully with supervisors, colleagues, subordinates, and other professionals and outside agencies. Participates in EST/MTSS functions including (but not limited to) meetings, developing referral processes, screening referred students, providing supplemental support, and consulting services as requested. Actively participates in school events, workshops, in-service meetings, teacher trainings, building level staff meetings, district meetings, and other school and district committees/projects, making substantial contributions. Seeks out and actively participates in opportunities for professional development to enhance content knowledge and teaching skills, to support district goals and school action/strategic plans, and/or as may be directed by the School Principal/Department Head. Keeps abreast of current best practices, research findings, and other developments in the field. Actively participates in assisting and supporting other educators and administrators in the school and/or district. Shows professionalism and considers “What’s best for students” in serving and advocating for students, and in decision making. Follows and assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and procedures, policies and corresponding school district policies. Qualifications/Experience To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, in addition to the following: Education and Experience. A Bachelor’s degree and working knowledge of Vermont’s Educational Standards required. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations. Holds or is eligible to hold a Vermont Teaching License. Holds the appropriate endorsement(s) and meets all the basic competencies and qualifications of the endorsement(s) as listed in the Regulations Governing the Licensing of Educators and the Preparation of Educational Professionals. Language Skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common educational and technical journals, periodicals, and procedures, and regulations. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from parents, regulatory agencies, or members of the community. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals that conform to school/district standards or regulations. Ability to effectively present information to and respond to questions from administrators, parents, peers, board members, and the general public. Mathematical/Reasoning Skills. Ability to interpret and use test results by applying math concepts such as standard error of measurement, bands of confidence, standard scores, and percentiles. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Computer Skills and Experience. Good basic computer skills and experience with word processing programs required. Experience with Microsoft and Google preferred. Communication and Interpersonal Skills. Ability to efficiently, effectively, and regularly communicate and work cooperatively with a variety of individuals, including students, peers, subordinates,supervisors, parents, and representatives of outside organizations. Ability to effectively handle stressful situations and resolve conflicts. Physical Requirements The work environment is in a mixed environment, with moderate noise, temperatures that are controlled, and no exposure to chemicals or other negative air quality elements. The work is light/moderate work, requiring exertion of up to 30 pounds of force to move or lift objects. The following physical and mental abilities are representative of those expected to complete the essential functions of the job: Standing for prolonged periods Sitting for prolonged periods Repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, or fingers Repetitive motions with force on the back or lower body Ability to feel, grasp, or hold objects by hand Discernment of colors visually Discernment of letters or numbers Discernment of objects under low light or distant conditions Understanding and communicating in spoken language Understanding and communicating in written language Perception of sounds Making decisions using logic and rational thinking To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations shall be made, as required by law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this job description. Waterford School, Caledonia Central School District and Caledonia Central Supervisory Union assure equal opportunity and public access in all their employment and service policies. CCSD and CCSU do not discriminate in hiring, programs, or policies on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, or sexual orientation.

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