What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visual Arts Teacher K-8 position at Emily G. Wetherbee School?
Emily G Wetherbee School is seeking a full-time Art teacher responsible for teaching classes as part of the Specialist rotation in grades K-8.
Responsibilities:
The Educator’s responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:
Teach, reinforce, remediate, and ensure mastery of visual arts content with whole classes of students in grades K-8;
Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards and MA frameworks;
Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards;
Use assessment data to refine curriculum and modify instructional practices;
Communicate effectively, consistently, and professionally with students, families, and colleagues;
Provide support, accommodations, and attention to all students;
Participate in curriculum and professional development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions;
Ensure students are engaged and invested in the classroom, managing behavior and providing incentives;
Comply with school, district, and statewide policies and regulations;
Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards; and
Complete other duties as assigned.
Skills and Characteristics:
The Educator should possess the following skills and attributes:
Passionate belief in Lawrence Public Schools;
Commitment to the academic and personal success of Lawrence Public Schools students and families;
Proven history of successful collaboration;
Ability to take initiative and succeed in a fast-paced classroom/ school environment while remaining calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges; and
Demonstrated capacity to create and maintain a positive learning environment in which students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges are respected and utilized
