Art Teacher School Year

Position Type :

High School Teaching / TEACHER - HIGH SCHOOL

Date Posted : 2 / 19 / 2025

Location :

Southport High School

Art Teacher

Position Purpose

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. To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

Essential Functions

• 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 so as 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 student's 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.
• Evaluates each pupil's performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings, and prepares 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 or 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 maintains inventory records.
• Develop lesson plans utilizing the NIET Best Practice Instructional Rubric to ensure effective instruction and participate in Cluster professional development in order to grow as a professional educator.

Equipment

Uses standard teaching equipment such as personal computers, printer, telephone, pens and pencils, dry erase markers, timer, etc.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Pay Rates

PEA certifited position.

Work Schedule

Standard teacher work schedule as set forth in the Teachers' Contract.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50% Often = 51 to 75% Very Frequent = Greater than 75%

Physical Requirement Percentage of Time

Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

Often

Ability to lift 25 pounds.

Seldom

Ability to carry 25 pounds.

Seldom

Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.

Very Frequent

Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter.

Very Frequent

Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation.

Very Frequent

Ability to operate job-related equipment.

Very Frequent

Ability to reach in all directions.

Very Frequent

License / Registration / Certification

Education

BA degree in Fine Arts.

Experience

Two year's work experience as an Art Teacher.

FLSA Status : Exempt