Art Teacher (25-26 SY)

School / Org:Richland High SchoolLocation:Brandon, MississippiFTE:1No. of Positions:1Reference #:4099Posting Date:Monday, 10 March 2025Closing Date:Wednesday, 09 April 2025Rankin County School District is seeking applicants for the following position

Art Teacher (25-26 SY)

Job Purpose

In keeping a tradition of excellence, the purpose of the CTE Teacher is to help students learn required subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women; and to lead by example in abiding by employee conduct policy GAB. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties And Responsibilities

Meet and instruct assigned classes at the assigned school and at times designated by Principal

Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students

Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students

Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of Principal

Encourage students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior

Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to communicate these objectives to students

Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved

Implement, by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives

Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as assigned

Identify and report the possibility of learning disabilities of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required

Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities

Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation

Assist the administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner

Make provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms

Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluate the job performance

Strive to maintain and improve professional competence by participation in training sessions and classes

Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees

Maintain and accept responsibility for any district owned and MS Dept. of Education fixed asset item assigned to employee and ensure appropriate use by following district policies for acceptable use

Undergo periodic evaluations according to state and board policy procedures

Lead and attend staff meetings/trainings as applicable; serve on staff committees

Maintain and accept responsibility for any district owned fixed asset item assigned to employee and ensure appropriate use by following district policies for acceptable use

Undergo periodic evaluations according to state and board policy procedures

Maintain confidentiality

Regular, dependable, in person, and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position

Perform such other and not specifically enumerated duties as may be requested by the Board of Education, superintendent, administrator, director or established by district policy

Read, understand, and abide by Employee Conduct Policy, GAB, all other District, State and Federal policies, and procedures and protocols as established by RCSD and the Mississippi Educator Code of Conduct

Qualifications

Education Level: Bachelor’s degree in Education or higher

Certification: Hold an appropriate Mississippi Teaching Credential or valid emergency

certification issued by the state of Mississippi Educational Board

Other Requirements: Required references and background check