Itinerant Talented Teacher - Theater Arts
About The Position
This position involves instructing students in history, aesthetics, criticism, and production within the theater arts, specifically for students identified as talented in this area. The teacher is responsible for developing a curriculum tailored to each talented student's individual education program, completing all necessary records and reports accurately and on time, and encouraging parent involvement through conferences to keep them informed of student progress. The role also acts as a resource for administrators, teachers, and parents regarding drama, music, or visual arts. The teacher is expected to create an aesthetic environment conducive to talent development, provide opportunities for students to showcase their talents, and foster an understanding of the arts that promotes creative thought processes beyond mere representation. The teacher will perform other duties as assigned by the principal.
Requirements
- Valid Louisiana teaching certificate
- Master's Degree
- Ancillary certification in talent area of music, visual arts, or drama
- Three years' successful teaching experience
Nice To Haves
- Will vary with specific positions.
Responsibilities
- Instructs students in history, aesthetics, criticism, and production in talent area in which students have been identified talented: visual art, drama, or music.
- Develops a curriclum appropriate to meeting the needs of each talented student as dictated by the individual education program.
- Completes accurately, neatly, and on time all records and reports.
- Encourages parent interest and is available for conferences in order to keep the parent informed of the student's progress and needs.
- Acts as a resource to administrators, teacher, and parents for drama, music, or visual arts.
- Creates an aesthetic environment in which students can develop their individual talents.
- Provides opportunities for students to demonstrate their talents to appropriate audiences.
- Fosters an understanding of the arts which goes beyond representation by encouraging students to use creative thought processes.
- Performs all other duties assigned by the principal.
Benefits
- Competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.
- Competitive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
