What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Teacher position at Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144?

Position Type :

Middle School Teaching / Art

Date Posted : 2 / 19 / 2025

Location :

Prairie Hills Junior High School

Closing Date : 03 / 01 / 2025

POSITION

Art Teacher

BUILDING SITE

Prairie Hills Junior High

Title : Classroom Teacher Junior High Art Teacher Location : Junior High

Reports to : Building Principal and Assistant Principal

REQUIREMENTS

Standard Professional Educator License, Art endorsement to meet state regulations, and other qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Specific Functions :

To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible adults
To ensure, insofar as possible, that each student has a positive junior high educational and social experience
To teach knowledge and skills in art, including crafts, drawing, painting, lettering, design, art history and three-dimensional art to pupils, using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education
To provide instruction by which pupils develop aesthetic concepts, appreciation and the ability to make qualitative judgments about art
To demonstrate techniques in activities such as drawing, painting and modeling, using appropriate instructional aids
To develop instructional plans and to organize class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration and work time
To provide for individual and small-group instruction and to adapt the curriculum to individual needs, allowing for the student who has exceptional talent as well
To instruct pupils in the proper care and use of tools and equipment
To organize storage areas and to control use of materials, equipment and tools to prevent loss or abuse, and to minimize time required for the use of such equipment
To plan and present art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit pupils' work for the school and community
Attend meetings, serve on committees, and perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as may be assigned by the principal or designee in accordance with the contract and Board of Education

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :

To implement the course of study adopted by the Board of Education, in the subject areas assigned

To instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter, as specified in state law and regulations, and as stated in district regulations, expectations, procedures and standards of performance

To develop lesson plans and instructional materials and to provide a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students

To translate lesson plans into learning experiences, so as to best use the available time for instruction

To establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom

To evaluate each pupil's academic and social growth, to keep appropriate records, and to prepare progress reports, as specified by the district

To communicate with parents, through conferences and other means, to discuss pupils' progress and interpret the school program

To identify pupils' needs and to cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping solve health, attitude and learning problems

To create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and instructional strategies appropriate to the subject

To maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and / or self-selected professional growth activities, and to meet the district's policies for continuing university study

To participate in the evaluation process with the appropriate administrator to improve performance, according to the district's evaluation plan

To participate, with the principal, in selecting appropriate texts, materials and instructional aids, and to maintain required inventory records

To supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the working day, as assigned

To administer group standardized tests, in accordance with the district's testing program

To participate, as appropriate, in the development of curriculum programs

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Beginning salary at $46,011

Upon Board Approval

Application Procedure

Applicants must apply on line at www.phsd144.net and include all the following : letter of interest in the position, resume, college transcripts (awarded / earned degree), and three (3) letters of recommendation. Internal applicants must complete transfer request at the same site. Questions should be directed to the Human Resources Department (708) 210-2888; Administrative Center, 3015 W. 163rd Street, Markham, IL 60428. Prairie Hills Elementary School District 144 conducts pre-employment drug-tests and background checks. AA / EOE

Salary : $46,011

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