Art Teacher - 26/27 SY

Paramount Schools of Excellence, Inc•Indianapolis, IN

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Principal, the PSOE Art Teacher will be responsible for developing in each student an interest in and the ability for creative expression in visual terms, using skills and techniques of artistic expression consistent with school guidelines; to develop aesthetic understandings and appreciations; to discover and develop talents of students in the field of art.

Requirements

Valid Indiana State Teaching License or equivalent.
Bachelor’s degree in the field of education.
Unwavering commitment to quality programs and production.
Excellence in organizational management and data disaggregation, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, and set and achieve strategic objectives.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills.
Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative approach to planning.
Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
Passion, idealism, integrity, grit, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed.
Annual training and/or professional development is required for all PSOE employees. Job-specific training is identified and scheduled by the School Principal or direct supervisor in partnership with Paramount C-suite.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in technology.
Prior experience in charter schools.
Knowledge of current community challenges and opportunities relating to the mission of the organization.

Responsibilities

Provides direct instruction in whole-class, small group, and individual settings.
Utilizes data-driven instruction and PSOE educational frameworks to ensure delivery of standard’s driven instruction to all students.
Completes assessments, grading, planning, and conferences with students, staff, and families within appropriate timelines.
Develops and maintains regular family communication and community partnerships.
Completes reports and follow-up documentation as required by administration.
Keeps updated and documented cumulative folders as ongoing case files for all current students.
Contributes to a strong school education team: serves on school and/or community committees; seeks participation and involvement with direction for ongoing local operations.
Abides by all PSOE frameworks as approved by the executive director and as noted in the staff handbook.
Maintains ongoing, consistent, and supportive communication for the classroom as noted in the school’s frameworks.
Assumes all roles as delegated for a variety of school functions for the purpose of managing the team workload more efficiently.
Utilizes effective systems as delegated to troubleshoot problems, track progress, and regularly evaluate workflow components, so as to measure progress in a way that can be effectively communicated to the team lead/elite teacher.
Contributes to the organization's mission and reflects the priorities of the school.
Is prepared to assist in the planning, implementation, execution and evaluation of special projects.
Establishes a positive, healthy and safe work environment in accordance with all appropriate legislation and regulations including FERPA, FAPE, Section 504, and Special Education.
Knowledge and skills in art, including drawing, painting, lettering, and art history
Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school
Provide instruction by which students develop aesthetic concepts and appreciations and the ability to make qualitative judgments about art
Demonstrate techniques in activities such as drawing and painting
Understand the versatility of acrylic paints: dry brushing, staining, layering, underpainting, monoprinting
Understand a variety of “masters” techniques
Knows and can apply elements of design and modern principles of art
Knows the fundamentals and different approaches to drawing media technique
Provide individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying intellectual and artistic abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities
Instruct students in proper care and use of tools and equipment
Organize storage areas and control use of materials, equipment and tools to prevent loss or abuse, and to minimize time required for distribution and collection
Evaluate each student’s performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings, and prepare progress reports
Select and requisition books, instructional materials, tools, instructional aids, and maintain required inventory records
Plan and present art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit students’ work for the school and the community
May sponsor exhibits from outside the school