Art

Hillsborough County Public Schools•Tampa, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

For the 2026-2027 school year, this Art Teacher position will be .60 FTE at Tampa Heights Elementary and .40 FTE paired with Westshore Elementary. The Art Teacher is responsible for the instruction of art content in a classroom setting within grade levels K-12. All district employees must demonstrate regular and predictable attendance, support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan, engage in civility, respect, and professionalism, and maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform their duties. The district accords preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.

Requirements

Florida Professional Educator Certificate in Art or eligibility for Florida Temporary Art Certificate required.
Reads, analyzes, and interprets all kinds of documents.
Responds to inquiries or complaints from employees, regulatory agencies, or community.
Writes speeches and effectively presents to managers, the public, and school board.
Works with math concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry.
Applies concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Solves practical problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Interprets a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Microsoft Office proficiency.
Standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking and hearing.
Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
Reaching activities with both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.

Nice To Haves

Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally.
Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form.
Exhibits good listening and comprehension.
Keeps others adequately informed.
Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
Competent in required job skills and knowledge.
Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills.
Keeps abreast of current developments.
Requires minimal supervision.
Displays understanding of how job relates to others.
Uses resources effectively.
Displays willingness to make decisions.
Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
Supports and explains reasoning for decisions.
Includes appropriate people in decision making process.
Makes timely decisions.
Develops project plans, coordinates projects.
Communicates changes and progress.
Completes projects on time and, on budget.
Manages project team activities.
Prioritizes and plans work activities.
Uses time efficiently.
Plans for additional resources.
Integrates changes smoothly.
Sets goals and objectives.
Works in an organized manner.

Responsibilities

Designs and implements appropriate art instruction assigned in accordance with state standards, district curriculum, and students’ needs.
Creates a positive educational climate for students to learn in an atmosphere of respect and rapport.
Creates and delivers relevant and rigorous art lessons that maximize student engagement and achievement.
Utilizes a variety of teaching practices and methodologies that reflect diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds in order to meet the individual needs of students.
Observes and evaluates student performance and mastery of standards, monitors student assessment data, and maintains student grades and attendance.
Manages student behavior in the classroom by utilizing effective classroom management strategies and invoking appropriate disciplinary procedures.
Communicates with parents and school/district personnel regarding student progress and encourages parental involvement.
Takes all responsible precautions to provide for the health and safety of students and to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.
Appropriately maintains and secures confidential records, inquiries, and data.
Maintains appropriate certifications and professional development hours as required.
Performs any other duties as assigned.