Middle School Art Teacher

Teacher

Under general supervision assists students in learning subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible adults. Reports to the school principal. Essential job functions include cooperating in developing a program of continuous progress consistent with District goals and objectives to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of pupils. Keeps abreast of changes in District policies and students' needs and interests. Establishes clear and appropriate objectives for all classroom activities and communicates these objectives to students. Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required. Analyzes the progress of individual students on a regular basis and seeks appropriate assistance as needed. Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of pupils. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteers and evaluates their performance. Provides adequate plans for substitute teachers and evaluates their performance. Seeks the cooperation and assistance of parents through oral or written communication and/or home visits. Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education related purposes when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by state or federal law, District policies, and administrative regulations. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students and to properly care for all property, equipment, materials, and facilities. Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies. Is punctual and responsible in performing all duties and activities as assigned. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life, conduct and behavior in a fair and just manner. Provides for his/her own professional growth through an on-going program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning. Participates in school or District staff development programs as assigned by the Principal or Superintendent. Attends staff meetings, serves on staff committees as requested, and accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular or other activities as assigned by the Principal or Superintendent. Recognizes and follows the appropriate procedures in the "chain of command" as designated by board policies and/or administrative procedures. Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interaction with internal and external entities with whom the position interacts. Performs routine administrative/office tasks as required, including but not limited to preparing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, sending and receiving faxes, entering and retrieving computer data, etc. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested by the Superintendent of Schools.