Anticipated Opening- Art Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. As set by New York State.
2. Additional qualifications as determined by the Board of Education.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Building Principal
JOB GOAL: To be committed to helping students achieve commencement level education with a
primary emphasis on learning experiences which address the NYS Common Core and applicable
curriculum.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. To meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
B. To develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within
the limits of the resources provided by the school district.
C. To prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon
request of supervisor.
D. To encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
E. To employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with
the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the
individuals or student groups involved.
F. To take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment,
materials and facilities.
G. To evaluate student progress on a regular basis.
H. To maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, District
policy and administrative regulation.
I. To assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and
Board of Education policy.
J. To maintain confidentiality.
K. To make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related
purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under
reasonable terms.
L. To cooperate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals,
objectives and methods.
M. To assist in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
N. To work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their
parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned
students.
O. To establish and maintain cooperative relations with others.
P. To adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying
needs and interests.
Q. To establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate to these
objectives to students.
R. To confer with parents or guardians, other school personnel, counselors, and
administrators in order to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
S. To use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to
supplement presentations.
T. To properly manage and inventory classroom equipment, materials and supplies.
U. To manage and assist teacher aides and volunteers.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10-month position; salary and work year to be established by the Board of
Education.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's
policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.