Job Description

Position: Art Teacher

Reports to: Principal

Contract: 190 days – New Teacher

187 days – Returning Teacher

I. General Responsibilities

The art teacher is responsible for the implementation of the district art curriculum in a way that maximizes student learning. The art teacher is responsible for the supervision and evaluation of all students within his/her teaching assignment.

II. Examples of Duties

  • Instructional Process
  • Writes & implements long-range plans which incorporate district/course curricular objectives.
  • Writes & implements daily plans which incorporate district/course curricular objectives.
  • Incorporate and emphasize two or more of the four domains of discipline-based art education.
  • Plans & implements plans to address the needs of individuals and/or small groups of students.
  • Incorporates curricular revisions & new programs into instruction.
  • Organization and Management
  • Organizes the classroom for efficient use of instructional time.
  • Has supplies, materials & equipment available for use.
  • Keeps student records and permanent folders current and readily available for teacher, student or parent reference.
  • Maintains information for classroom management.
  • Instruction
  • Demonstrates a knowledge of subject area and the ability to convey it to the students.
  • Demonstrates the ability to organize information for logical presentations.
  • Teaches to the objective and uses a variety of materials.
  • Demonstrates effective presentation skills and styles, which reflect curricular objectives.
  • Focuses students for instruction.
  • Provides for all students to be actively involved in a lesson.
  • Monitors student responses and adjusts instruction accordingly.
  • Uses reinforcement to influence positive behavior.
  • Presents clear, legible and precise directions.
  • Provides guided and independent practice.
  • Applies appropriate closure in a lesson presentation.
  • Maintains, administers and utilizes tests as an instructional tool.
  • Evaluates students’ work and communicates progress.
  • Exhibits student work.
  • Uses principles of learning, which promote memory and recall.
  • The Classroom Climate
  • Creates a physical environment conducive to learning.
  • Creates an emotional atmosphere conducive to learning.
  • Maintains classroom control.
  • Promotes development of self-control in students.
  • Promotes positive self-concept.
  • Professional Relations
  • Demonstrates sound professional judgment.
  • Maintains a positive attitude.
  • Interacts positively with other staff members.
  • Interacts positively with community and parents.
  • Meets assigned district and building responsibilities.
  • Seeks professional growth.
  • Works to complete building, district, and board of education goals.

III. Qualifications

Valid Kansas Teaching License