.5 Art Teacher/ .5 Theatre

Little Rock School District•Little Rock, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a .5 Art Teacher and .5 Theatre role. The primary goal is to structure the learning environment to study the integrated Art/Spanish program outlined by the LRSD Curriculum Guides and Arkansas Department of Workforce Education curriculum frameworks. The role involves developing curricula, fostering student self-discipline, facilitating special events, and maintaining visibility of student work. The position requires meeting and instructing assigned classes, and performing other duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree minimum.
Must have Arkansas certification requirements for an art teacher.
Evidence of successful teaching experience.
Evidence of ability to work cooperatively in developing and implementing an interdisciplinary program.
Evidence of skills in the area of classroom management.
Evidence of strong interpersonal skills.
Evidence of a strong commitment to quality desegregated education.
Ability to work for the duration of the daily contracted time period, and to be physically present and at assigned work, with only infrequent unexcused absences, during the contract year.

Nice To Haves

Willingness to participate (with stipend) in staff development activities prior to beginning of contract and throughout school.

Responsibilities

Utilizes scheduled meetings and planning time to develop curricula for the interdistrict school.
Participates in in-service for personal and professional growth.
Assists in identifying and utilizing community resources.
Fosters in students the self-discipline inherent in artistic and academic achievement.
Facilitates the development of special events held to recognize student achievement, and attends school functions.
Assists in maintaining visibility of students’ work throughout the building.
Meets and instructs assigned classes in the location and at the time designated.
Performs other duties as assigned.