Art Teacher - Elementary and High School

Cutter Morning Star School District•Hot Springs, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Principal, the Art Teacher supports the instructional process by helping students learn subject matter and/or skills that contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women. The teacher will lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth.

Requirements

Knowledge of the schools and CMSSD policies and procedures
Evidence of strong commitment to quality education
Evidence of strong organizational skills
Evidence of strong oral and written communication skills
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution and endorsements in the areas of the teaching assignment
Other requirements per job description
Valid Arkansas certificate/ license or alternative certificate/license for compliance with the necessary ADE requirements to meet the position’s essential duties and responsibilities
Ability to apply basic computer programs (spreadsheet, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, others) to enhance job performance
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the school community
Ability to speak clearly and concisely, both in oral and written communication
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all federal, state, and district requirements
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional documents
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups and the general public
Ability to perform basic math operations to meet job expectations
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with situations appropriately to meet job expectations

Responsibilities

To communicate, collaborate, and cooperate with colleagues, supervisors, parents, and students in a professional manner
To teach the Cutter Morning Star School District’s approved curriculum
To be prepared to instruct all assigned classes at the designated time and place
To plan a program of study and prepare lesson plans and instructional materials that meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
To create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and abilities of the students
To encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
To guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects
To take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, and facilities
To employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location, the needs and capabilities of the individual or student groups involved
To assess the academic and social growth of students regularly, keep appropriate and accurate records, and prepare progress reports as required
To maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
To identify student needs, make appropriate referrals, and develop strategies for individual education plans
To communicate regularly with parents by means of web-based reporting sites, newsletters, notes, phone calls, and conferences
To plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips
To create an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of student work
To adhere to all rules and regulations as stated in the Cutter Morning Star School District Personnel Policies Handbook
To perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s supervisor, the principal, or the superintendent