Teacher 2025-2026 / Secondary ART Teacher (Fall Openings)

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or training for subject and level assigned
• Demonstrated competency in the academic subject area assigned

 Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of core academic subject assigned
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Probationary/Term Contract: 187 days

SALARY:

Pay Grade T60 (Teacher Classification) as approved by the Board of Trustees

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Attendance

• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function 

Instructional Strategies

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP). Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.

Student Growth and Development

• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Assume responsibility for approved extracurricular activities or outside activities for which you are the teacher/sponsor.
• Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.

Classroom Management and Organization

• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.

Communication

• Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.

Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct the work of instructional aide(s), if assigned.

MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; [Physical Education Teachers: Must be willing to obtain and maintain a current automated external defibrillator (AED) and CPR certificate]
• Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Frequent walking
• Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move text books and classroom equipment
• Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Applications will be reviewed.

Not all applicants will be interviewed.

Hiring Managers may choose to email you regarding this application.  Please monitor your email regularly for any communication.

Additional Application Requirements:

Please upload an electronic portfolio to the Attachment section of your application. You can submit the portfolio by providing a website or link to a file folder in your cover letter/resume. Alternatively, you can copy and paste the information into a Word document titled "Art Portfolio" and upload it to your application.

Include the following samples in your portfolio based on your teaching experience:

FOR TEACHERS (1 or more years of teaching experience):

• Personal work: Include 4-6 images showcasing various art mediums such as drawing, painting, sculpture, digital art, and/or darkroom photography.
• Lesson plans: Provide 1-2 art lessons taught to students in previous projects.
• Student artwork: Include 4-6 images of your students' artwork related to the above lesson(s) or any student assignments in drawing, painting, sculpture, digital art, or photography.

FOR STUDENT TEACHERS (no teaching experience):

• Personal work: Include 4-6 images showcasing various art mediums such as drawing, painting, sculpture, digital art, and/or darkroom photography.
• Lesson plans: Provide 1-2 lessons you created during student teaching.
• Student artwork (optional): You may include 2-3 images from student projects produced during your student teaching placement.

FOR ACP (no student teaching or teaching experience):

• Personal work: Include 4-6 images showcasing various art mediums such as drawing, painting, sculpture, digital art, and/or darkroom photography.
• Lesson plans: Provide 1-2 art lesson plans relevant to the grade level you are applying for (elementary, middle school, or high school).

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