Position Type :
High School Teaching / Art
Date Posted : 1 / 24 / 2025
Location :
Ridgeland High School
Date Available : 07 / 01 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 15 / 2025
ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE
Please send resume and letter of interest to Principal Crystal Chase at cchase@madison-schools.com
Must hold a current MS Educator License with endorsement code : 102
Art Teacher
Reports To : Building Principal
FLSA : Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY :
To develop students' interest, abilities, talents, and skills for artistic expression and creativity in the visual arts, as well as aesthetic understanding and appreciation by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress / activities / outcomes; developing lesson plans; modeling the necessary skills to performing assigned tasks; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS
- MS State Certification as an Art Teacher or as required for the position
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develops and administers school art curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for art instruction.Teaches knowledge and skills in art, including crafts, drawing, painting, lettering, design, commercial art, art history, and three-dimensional art to secondary pupils, following the course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities.Provides instruction by which pupils develop aesthetic concepts and appreciation and the ability to make qualitative judgments about art, art appreciation, and what constitutes art.Conducts ongoing assessment of student skills and learning in artistic techniques and expression, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual students' needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.Demonstrates techniques in activities such as drawing, painting, and modeling, using standard and teacher-prepared instructional aids.Develops instructional plans and organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and working time.Instructs pupils in proper care and use of tools and equipment used in art classes.Evaluate each pupil's performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings, and prepare progress reports.Plans and presents art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit pupils' work for the school and the community. May sponsor exhibits from outside.Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, professional meetings, or by conducting research.Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.Coordinates with other school professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.Selects and requisitions appropriate books, art materials, instructional aids, and other supplies and equipment and maintain inventory records.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of current art instructional teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.Knowledge of art curriculum and concepts.Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.Ability to organize and coordinate work.Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.Ability to engage in self-evaluation concerning performance and professional growth.Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Work in standard office and school building environments.PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. 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 regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 55 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is a standard office setting and school / classroom combined with a server room. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate and occasionally high.
Note : This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. The job description is not a contract or employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
