Art Teacher

To plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential

Essential Functions:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Maintain accurate records of all students.
• Develop schemes of work and lesson plans.
• Utilizes effective classroom management techniques.
• Work collaborative with building administration, teachers, parents/guardians and students.
• Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs.
• Utilizes technology to support instruction.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students.
• Manage student behavior.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbal, including presentations.
• Ability to use basic, job related equipment.
• Be self-motivated.
• Flexibility to work with others in a variety of circumstances and a diverse group of individuals.
• Knowledge of NCLB (No Child Left Behind), FERPA and other federal, state and local guidelines.
• Passionate about improving urban public education and devoted to making a difference.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or above in Education
• Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate

Terms of Employment:

• 10 month employee
• Medical/Dental/Life Benefits in accordance to JSD policy
• FLSA STATUS: Exempt