Art

Hillsborough County Public Schools•Tampa, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Art Teacher provides instruction in art content in a classroom setting for students in grades K–12. The role involves designing and delivering standards-aligned lessons that address students’ needs, fostering a respectful and engaging learning environment, and evaluating student learning and progress. The teacher also manages classroom behavior, communicates with families and school or district personnel, and takes precautions to protect student health and safety as well as equipment and facilities. District employees are expected to maintain regular and predictable attendance, support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan, demonstrate civility and professionalism, and maintain the professional knowledge and skills needed for their positions. The position requires a Florida Professional Educator Certificate in Art or eligibility for a Florida Temporary Art Certificate. Microsoft Office skills are specified. Physical activities include standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing; lifting is up to 10 pounds. The work environment has moderate noise intensity.

Requirements

Florida Professional Educator Certificate in Art or eligibility for a Florida Temporary Art Certificate.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents; respond to inquiries or complaints; write speeches; and present effectively to managers, the public, and the school board.
Ability to work with probability, statistical inference, geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions in practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems involving concrete variables and limited standardization, and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
Microsoft Office skills.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including lifting up to 10 pounds.

Responsibilities

Design and implement assigned art instruction in accordance with state standards, district curriculum, and students’ needs.
Create a positive educational climate characterized by respect and rapport.
Create and deliver relevant, rigorous art lessons that maximize student engagement and achievement.
Use varied teaching practices and methodologies that reflect diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds and meet individual student needs.
Observe and evaluate student performance and mastery of standards; monitor assessment data; and maintain student grades and attendance.
Manage classroom behavior using effective classroom-management strategies and appropriate disciplinary procedures.
Communicate with parents and school or district personnel about student progress and encourage parental involvement.
Take responsible precautions to protect student health and safety and to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintain and secure confidential records, inquiries, and data appropriately.
Maintain required certifications and professional development hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance and support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
Communicate effectively, apply job knowledge, exercise sound judgment, manage projects, and plan and organize work.