Full Time Visual Art Teacher

Grand Rapids Public Schools North Park Montessori School (PreK-8) - Grand Rapids, Michigan Open in Google Maps

Visual Arts Teacher
Grand Rapids Public Schools North Park Montessori School (PreK-8) - Grand Rapids, Michigan Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Grand Rapids Public School District , and Kent ISD

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

TEACHER - VISUAL ARTS

Fine Arts

BARGAINING UNIT: Union Groups

WAGE: Compensation is determined by a structured salary schedule. Building Based: School Principal/Director of Fine Arts

Director of Fine Arts

Our mission is to ensure that all scholars are educated, self-directed and productive members of society.

The Visual Arts Teacher is responsible for preparing scholars in art.

Required Education and Experience:

LX/LQ K-12 art teacher certification and/or a bachelor’s degree in art education
Successful experience teaching beginning art scholars

Prior successful teaching experience working in a diverse setting

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge, and skills. Develop a high-quality school art program using the Elements and Principles of Art & Design as the foundations for creating successful art
Provide sound art instruction enabling all scholars to work in 2-D, 3-D and digital when applicable
Design an effective classroom management plan including behavior expectations and the handling of art materials
Provide a safe, creative classroom environment that is focused on learning and scholar growth
Maintain organized classroom spaces, art inventory, scholar attendance and grades
Utilize Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS)
Develop lesson plans based on the art curriculum, the GRPS academic plan, departmental goals, integrate environmental science when applicable, and scholars’ needs
Implement a plan addressing all learning styles, which allows each scholar to succeed through differentiated instruction
Plan and execute participation in the GRPS City Wide Art Show
Communicate with feeder schools - elementary, middle, and high school to establish program articulation and successful transition for scholars
Evaluate scholar progress based on formal and informal assessment to inform instruction
Show evidence of scholar growth
Establish and maintain timely, effective, written/oral communication with scholars, parents, building and district level staff
Create and maintain positive relations with scholars, parents, staff, and community
Collaborate with internal and external partners to develop and display scholar art
Provide a safe, effective classroom environment that is focused on learning and scholar growth
Exercise good judgment implementing school district policies, procedures, guidelines, and law
Serve as a role model for all scholars and within the school community
Work effectively with diverse scholars and staff of various backgrounds
Parent and Community Engagement

Make and maintain regular, positive contact with parents via phone calls, email and/or home visits including communicating with scholar progress
Establish and maintain effective written and oral communication and rapport with scholars, parents and colleagues
Participate in parent meetings, including IEP’s and Parent/Teacher Conferences
Contribute to the development of a positive attitude between the school and the wider community through cooperative relations, publications, competitions, etc.
Contribute to community service and global citizenship goals

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Turns, stoops, climbs, bends, pushes, pulls, reaches for and carries materials and equipment in the performance of tasks. Must be able to work outside for extended periods (up to the entire eight-hour shift) in all weather conditions. Work is performed indoors although there will be required outdoor activities. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of scholars.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate.

NON-DISCRIMINATION/ACCOMMODATION ASSISTANCE

The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.

Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Position Type: Full-Time

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io
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