Art Teacher, Elementary

Candidate qualifications: Qualified candidates will have experience working with elementary  and be familiar with developing curriculum designed around the Colorado Content Standards for art.  Candidates will have a background in ELD instruction and with ELD populations.  Candidates will demonstrate an understanding of how to appropriately measure growth in the academic standards of art through various assessment measures, as well as know how to appropriately integrate cross curriculum connections in math and literacy in their classes.  They will have a strong background in the various principles of art and be able to scaffold students understanding to build a knowledge of these principles into final  work and projects.

This position is probationary.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL TEACHING POSITIONS

• Must hold a Colorado Alternative, Provisional, or Professional Teaching License with appropriate endorsements
• English Endorsement preferred in addition to ELD and Social Studies endorsement.
• Bachelor's degree or higher required from an accredited university or college
• Completed a state approved Teacher Preparation Program or participation in an Alternative Teacher License program.
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GENERAL EXPECTATIONS

• Demonstrated knowledge and skill regarding the components of effective instruction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of content and teaching methods in area(s) of teaching assignment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmental needs of students.
• Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills.
• Evidence of ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative relationships with school personnel, students and parents.
• Demonstrated understanding and empathy necessary for working with students.

KEY RESULT AREAS AND ATTENDANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Instructional Planning

• Plan instruction consistent with the district-approved curriculum for assigned subject area(s)/grade level(s)
• Use formal and informal methods to assess the abilities and needs of students.
• Plan effective use of class time.

Instructional Interaction (Teaching)

• Apply principles of teaching/learning to enhance student achievement.
• Utilize teaching methods that are appropriate for the objectives and learners.
• Modify instruction to meet student needs.
• Communicate effectively with learners.
• Provide for and maintain student involvement during instruction.

Evaluation of instruction

• Use the evaluation of student outcomes to measure the effectiveness of instruction.
• Communicate effectively student progress to student and parent/guardian

Instructional management

• Attend to tasks in a manner that maximizes instruction.
• Maintain necessary student records.
• Assist in planning for appropriate use of volunteers/aides as assigned

Learning Environment

• Establish clear expectations for appropriate behavior.
• Establish consequences for inappropriate behavior.
• Establish conditions under which students exercise self-discipline, honesty leadership and citizenship.

Professional Responsibilities

• Participate in professional growth opportunities.
• Adhere to the code of ethics of the teaching professional of the State of Colorado.
• Recognize problems and actively contribute to their resolutions.
• Collaborate with others to fulfill responsibilities related to building and district goals and priorities.
• Demonstrate a concern for students' health and safety.
• Stays within department budget

General

• Accept and fulfill assigned responsibilities and duties in a prompt and efficient manner.
• Follow Board of Education policies, building procedures and any other rules, regulations or procedures that may be established by the District or Building administrators.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the building principal in accordance with District Policies.

SALARY PLACEMENT
Placement on Licensed Teacher salary schedule based upon previous teaching experience and highest degree and college credits earned after student teaching was completed. Current Board approved Licensed Teacher Salary Schedule, Salary Placement Policy, and Master Agreement are available for review on our district website at www.ssd2.org.  Highest initial step placement on the Licensed Salary Schedule is Step 9.

BENEFITS
All full time positions include PERA retirement.  Employees who are scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible to obtain district benefits which include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance and supplemental benefits.  Positions that qualify for benefits also qualify for leave which could include vacation and daily leave to be determined by the position and number of days assigned.



Sheridan School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities. Inquiries concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 and ADA may be referred to the Special Education Director or Superintendent, 4000 S. Lowell, Sheridan, Colorado, 80236 (720) 833-6601/(720)833-6616 or to the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Region VIII, Federal Office Building, 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, Colorado, 80204, (303) 844-2991.