What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Art Teacher position at Sullivan School District?
Middle School Art Teacher (2025-2026)
SUMMARY: To create a flexible instructional program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students assigned to the classroom; to motivate pupils to develop attitudes and knowledge needed to ensure that effective learning occurs for each child, every day.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.
Instructional Skills:
- Teaches District approved curriculum.
- Prepares for classroom instruction.
- Guides the learning process towards the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate objectives to students.
- Implements a variety of effective teaching techniques.
- Demonstrates competent knowledge of subject matter.
- Uses a variety of materials.
- Uses instructional time effectively.
- Motivates students to learn.
- Communicates effectively with students.
- Provides evaluative feedback to students.
Classroom Management:
- Organizes classroom to promote learning.
- Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
- Manages student behavior constructively.
Interpersonal Relations:
- Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with students.
- Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with staff.
- Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with parents and patrons.
Professional Responsibilities:
- Participates in professional development activities.
- Demonstrates enthusiasm toward the teaching profession.
- Follows the policies and procedures of the school district.
- Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
- Maintains regular attendance.
- Prepares necessary materials for substitutes.
- Maintains confidentiality and unquestionable integrity.
