(.4) Visual Art Teacher Elementary (Part-time) (2026-2027 SY)

Job Description:

The (.4) Part-timeElementary - Visual Art Teacher will develop students artistic skills by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; developing lesson plans; modeling the necessary skills to performing assigned tasks; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students parents and administration regarding student progress expectations goals etc. This is a (.4) Part-time Licensed Elementary 10-month 195 day Teacher position reporting to the School Principal.

Location: Douglas MacArthur Elementary School

Qualifications:

• Education : A Bachelors Degree from an Accredited College or University in a Related Field Required Masters Degree Preferred.

• Certificates & Licenses : Valid Virginia Department of Education Teaching Provisional Collegiate or PostGraduate License with an endorsement in Visual Arts PreK-12 or eligibility to obtain the Teaching License with the appropriate endorsement upon hiring.

Essential Functions:

• Administers subject specific assessment and test for the purpose of assessing the level of students competencies.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; students achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assesses student progress towards objectives expectations and/or goals (e.g. artistic skills and abilities etc.) for the purpose of providing feedback to students parents and administration.
• Collaborates with instructional staff other school personnel parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance health status problem solving techniques and a variety of personal issues.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements. Directs assistant teachers student teachers instructional assistants volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Evaluates routes (e.g. bus stops clock schedules etc.) for the purpose of ensuring bus routes are in compliance with school safety schedules policies and mandated guidelines.
• Instructs students for the purpose of improving their knowledge and skills in art (e.g. crafts drawing painting design etc.) and in the proper use of equipment tools and/or supplies.
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment. Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom playground field trips nap times etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates in a variety of meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Plans art displays and exhibitions for the purpose of displaying student art.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades attendance anecdotal records etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights suspected child abuse suspected substance abuse etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code and school policies.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers parents administrators etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues providing information and/or direction. Supports classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of established curriculum and/or individual student plans.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• May perform other additional duties or tasks as designated by supervisor.

Compensation:

• Step Placement and Salary for this position is deteremined by The ACPS Teachers and Other Licensed Staff Salary Scale

• FLSA Status: Exempt position - This position is classified as exempt meaning it is not eligible for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Clearances:

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
• Tuberculosis Skin Test.
• Public Health Compliance - Must follow safety and health protocols.

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Required Experience:

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