Teacher Fine Arts Teacher

Fine Arts Teacher

Promote and develop successful learning strategies for students in fine arts classes to strengthen the belief that all children can learn. Engage students in appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, and creative growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society. Promote a lifelong appreciation for the arts. Adhere to federal and state laws, as well as, district policies, procedures and regulations.

Major Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's fine arts program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Prepare lesson plans that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles and instructional needs with high levels of student engagement.
• Use the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) as the instructional objectives to plan teaching and present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, Board policies and administrative regulations.
• Possess the skills and knowledge to teach the assigned fine arts curriculum.
• Comply with all University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and instructional needs of students assigned.
• Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits as they pertain to fine arts.
• Provide formative and summative assessment of student achievement and use results to plan instructional activities.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Work cooperatively with other instructional program teachers that impact assigned students to determine instructional goals, objectives and methods according to district requirements.
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process and promote student engagement.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.
• Sponsor outside activities approved by the principal and/or Director of Fine Arts.
• Plan and supervise assignments of instructional aides and volunteers and oversee completion, as assigned.

Communication:

• Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, principals, colleagues and community members.
• Conduct frequent conferences with parents, students, teachers and principals to ensure all student achievement is discussed and communicated.
• Use clear, effective and professional communication.

Student Growth and Development:

• Provide formative and summative assessment of student achievement and use results to provide feedback and plan instructional activities.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.
• Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal taking all safety precautions.
• Be a positive role model for students and support the goals and mission of the campus and school district.

Classroom Management and Organization:

• Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Assist in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
• Compile, maintain and file all reports, records and other documents required.

Professional Growth and Development:

• Participate in training and staff development activities to improve job-related skills, keep up with best practice, keep informed and comply with state, district, school regulations, in addition to state certification requirements.
• Keep up to date with changes in the TEKS curriculum.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

Other Responsibilities:

• Attendance at the work site is required to meet the essential functions of the job.
• Maintain a professional code of ethics; present a professional image in grooming and attire, and serve as a role model for all students.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Virtual and Online Teaching Duties (additional as assigned):

• Plan and use appropriate instructional strategies, activities, and resources for distance or virtual learning that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of assigned students according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Be available by phone, email, or video conferencing during regular school business hours to confer with district personnel, students, and/or parents.
• Participate in meetings as required and/or coordinated by supervisors.
• Utilize the workday to plan, prepare, implement, and evaluate student work, lessons and activities.
• Communicate with students and parents for a minimum of one time per week via phone, email, website, educator communication app, or video/virtual conferencing.
• Respond to all correspondence from parents and students within the next business day of receipt.
• Create a virtual classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Personal or district issued computer, phone system, video/instructional equipment, and peripherals. Automated external defibrillator (AED) as assigned after receiving appropriate training.
• Posture: Prolonged standing, sitting, frequent kneeling, squatting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling and twisting
• Motion: Repetitive computer work with frequent use of hands and wrists, frequent walking
• Lifting: Regular lifting and carrying; may lift and move text books and classroom equipment
• Environment: Work inside, outside, from home or location other than school building, and exposure to noise
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university, valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or training for subject and level assigned, demonstrated competency in the academic subject area assigned, knowledge of academic subject/s assigned, knowledge of curriculum and instruction, ability to instruct students and manage their behavior, strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• A minimum experience as a student teacher or approved internship.