Art Teacher - Graphic and Photography

Job Description
Job Description Reports To: Building Principal

Position Purpose:
Topeka Public Schools art educators demonstrate a commitment to learning for all students by maintaining organized, student-centered classrooms, by presenting content-rich and standards-based lessons and activities, by meeting individual needs through the use of assessments and data, and by using a variety of instructional strategies that are reflective of current best practices and research.

The art teacher helps pupils develop an appreciation for art and the ability to creatively express themselves by using skills and techniques of artistic expression.

Qualifications:
The classroom teacher will meet all qualifications and behavior standards as set by the Kansas Department of Education. In accordance with certification requirements and the performance expectations of Topeka Public Schools, all classroom teachers shall meet the following employment criteria:

The minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
A valid Kansas Teacher’s Certificate (applicable level-area endorsements preferred).
ESOL Endorsement preferred.
A completed credential file that meets the Topeka Public School standards.
Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience.
Evidence of the willingness and the ability to comply with the standards for ethical and professional performance established by the State Board of Education.
Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

Physical/Emotional Requirements: (The incumbent may be required to use the skills and abilities outlined below during any part of the working day.)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to interact with staff and to meet demands from several people. The employee is responsible for the work output of others. On occasion, the employee may be required to work extended hours.

Performance Responsibilities:
Teaches knowledge and skills in art (crafts, drawing, painting, lettering, design, commercial art, art history, and three-dimensional art)
Provides instruction by which pupils develop aesthetic concepts and the ability to make qualitative judgments about art
Demonstrates techniques in activities such as drawing, painting, and modeling by using standard and teacher-prepared instructional aids
Instructs pupils in the proper care and use of tools and equipment
Plans and presents art displays and exhibitions designed to showcase pupils’ work
Sponsors exhibits outside the school
Modifies teaching to meet individual student needs
Communicates high expectations to all learners
Seeks, listens, and responds appropriately to suggestions, requests, and concerns
Incorporates use of appropriate technology
Effectively implements the district-adopted curriculum
Develops lesson plans by incorporating effective lesson design
Uses a variety of research-based instructional practices and current resources that support instructional goals and student needs
Models and facilitates higher-order thinking, problem solving, creativity, and flexibility
Routinely integrates a variety of informal and formal assessments into instruction
Creates a positive, inviting, and safe learning environment
Communicates realistic and consistent expectations for student behavior and applies appropriate consequences
Models enthusiasm for learning and teaching
Treats students, patrons, and colleagues with dignity and respect
Maintains confidentiality
Uses monitoring techniques to facilitate learning
Demonstrates knowledge of how subject matter/disciplines are integrated
Demonstrates how subject matter is organized
Communicates effectively and promotes positive interpersonal relationships
Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment during all activities
Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day
Oversees assigned budgets
Supports the District’s educational mission for all students and implements all Board regulations and policies in a fair and equitable manner
Performs other tasks and assume other responsibilities as the superintendent or designee may assign
Terms of Employment:
9 months; salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education.

Evaluation:
Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board policy on evaluation of Certified Personnel.

Significant associations:
The performance responsibilities are not limited to those outlined in this description and may include any other responsibilities as assigned by the administrator/supervisor.