Art Teacher - 0.6 FTE

Forest Hills Public School District•Grand Rapids, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Art Teacher teaches appropriate grade-level art education content and guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their potential in an elementary learning environment. The position is at Northern Trails 5/6 School, is 0.6 FTE, and begins with the 2026–2027 school year. The employee reports to the Building Principal and is compensated according to the FHEA Master Agreement Salary Schedule. The teacher plans and delivers instruction aligned with the district-provided art curriculum and state and district standards, assesses student proficiency, adapts instruction, and tracks progress. The role includes creating an inclusive classroom, providing individual and small-group support, collaborating with special education staff on appropriate IEP accommodations and supplementary aids, communicating student progress to families, maintaining accurate records, and collaborating with colleagues. The teacher uses relevant technology and varied learning resources, follows FERPA and district confidentiality policies, attends staff meetings, participates in professional development, and performs other assigned duties. The role requires reliable attendance and responsibility for students’ safety, well-being, and work output. Work may take place indoors or outdoors; the work environment is usually loud to moderate. Physical demands include standing, walking, sitting, handling objects, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 40 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

State of Michigan Teacher Certification.
LX, LQ, or LZ endorsement.
Consistent and reliable attendance.
Ability to perform the listed physical functions, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 40 pounds, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.
Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
Use relevant technology to support instruction.
Educate students on state and district standards.
Plan and deliver effective instruction aligned with the district-provided art curriculum.
Assess students’ proficiency, adapt instruction accordingly, and track progress over time.
Create a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment conducive to learning.
Foster respect and understanding among students of all backgrounds.
Provide one-on-one and small-group support to students as needed.
Develop detailed, accurate, and concise lesson plans and provide supplemental activities that meet group and individual needs.
Collaborate with special education staff to provide appropriate IEP accommodations and supplementary aids.
Maintain accurate student performance records and communicate progress to parents or guardians.
Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices.
Attend staff meetings and collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional strategies.
Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for educational activities.
Follow FERPA regulations and district policy when handling confidential data.
Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.