Art Teacher

Job Title : Elementary Art Teacher

Position Function : Under the general supervision of the School Principal, the Elementary Art Instructor assists students with : generates, conceptualizes, organizes, and develops artistic ideas and work. Analyzes, interprets, and selects artistic work for presentation; develops and refines artistic techniques; conveys meaning through the presentation of artistic work; receives, analyzes, and interprets meaning in artistic work; applies criteria to evaluate artwork; relates artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural and historical context to deepen understanding; synthesizes and relates knowledge and personal experiences to make art.

Essential Performance Responsibilities :

• Demonstrates a strong scholarly foundation in art education and has a clear conception of how art links students to the broad experiences of life. Uses relevant approaches and theories to align art education curricula and practices to the standards, goals, and policies of the state and local district.
• Demonstrates knowledge, competency and teaching ability in the content of art, including aesthetics, art history, art criticism, and studio performance. Uses elements and principles of design to create and discuss effective artworks. Relates visual perception to the aesthetic experience. Plans lessons and presents studio experiences in drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, photography, digital imaging, clay, metals, fibers, other three dimensional media, casting, modeling and constructing.
• Creates an environment where individuals, art content and inquiry are held in high regard and where students can actively learn and create. Implements appropriate safety practices when using art tools and operating equipment.
• Selects and adapts a variety of appropriate resources, materials and technologies in order to design a curriculum which enables students to learn, make, and respond to art. Uses the goals and philosophy for art education to develop an art curriculum aligned to local, district and state standards and policies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of collaborative and promotional strategies for working with colleagues, families and community groups to achieve common goals for enriching the art program, enhancing students' learning and improving schools.
• Understands the purposes, principles, and design of assessments, as well as the importance of regular monitoring, analysis and evaluation for assessing student and program improvement. Encourages student self-assessment as a part of teaching and learning.
• Demonstrates knowledge of professional art organizations, continues professional development, and shows responsibility to the field of art

Additional Duties : Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Equipment : Must be able to use basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine. Must always comply with WPS guidelines for equipment use.

Travel : Limited travel between schools and central offices may be required.

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Qualification Profile :

FLSA Status : Exempt