Art Teacher (Visual Arts)

Innovative Arts Academy Charter School•Catasauqua, PA

About The Position

The Art Teacher (Visual Arts) plans and delivers instruction following the curriculum and the course of study developed by teachers and administration, with revisions made according to recommendations and Pennsylvania Department of Education guidance. The teacher establishes an equitable classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity, engages students through varied instructional strategies, and demonstrates professionalism in and beyond the classroom. The teacher plans lessons for individual student needs, interests, and abilities within the IAA curriculum; assesses progress and provides regular feedback to students and parents or guardians; maintains attendance, grading, achievement, and other required records; supports student development and behavior; participates in professional development and instructional preparation; and completes assignments from the Building Principal related to student activities, supervision, planning, or other professional duties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education or the subject area.
Valid Pennsylvania teacher certification.
Ability to communicate effectively and clearly with students, parents, and school employees.
Ability to organize tasks and handle multiple tasks within close time proximity.
Ability to exercise appropriate judgment.
Computer skills.
Ability to think creatively and solve problems.
Effective listening skills.
Ability to teach students with varied learning styles and levels of mastery.
Ability to appropriately handle confidential information.

Nice To Haves

The Board may find alternatives to the stated qualifications appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

Follow the course of study developed by teachers and administration, with regular revisions informed by teacher and administration recommendations and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity.
Plan and implement lessons that meet individual student needs, interests, and abilities within the IAA curriculum.
Monitor and assess student progress and provide regular feedback to students and parents or guardians.
Maintain accurate student attendance records and submit absence excuses to the office daily.
Develop a systematic grading procedure consistent with school policies and maintain thorough records of student achievement.
Assist each student in developing performance appropriate to their ability.
Present appropriate, effective, and orderly instructional lessons using suitable teaching techniques and instructional materials.
Maintain appropriate student behavior in the classroom and support student control and discipline in halls, classrooms, assemblies, and programs.
Maintain accurate, complete, legible, and correct records required by law, IAA policy, and administrative regulations.
Participate actively in in-service training and use in-service and class preparation time for professional activities, including preparing and revising instructional materials and keeping informed about educational developments.
Assume responsibilities assigned by the Building Principal related to student activities, student supervision, planning, or other professional assignments.