Anticipated K-8 Visual Arts Teacher

Everett Public Schools•Everett, MA

About The Position

Everett Public Schools Art teachers must demonstrate expertise and knowledge in a range of visual 2-D & 3-D art techniques, skills and media at the K-8 level. Art teachers are responsible for utilizing pedagogical strategies to engage diverse groups of students in grades K-8 in the visual arts via the district’s curricula. Art teachers must exercise a genuine passion and dedication for fostering and growing students’ artistic talents and technical skills through visual arts, while being a motivated, collaborative and a positive team player as part of the Art Department.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education or Fine Arts.
Valid Massachusetts DESE teaching certification in Visual Arts, PreK-8 and/or 5-12 .
Knowledge of Massachusetts DESE Visual Arts Frameworks instruction.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, parents, and administrators.
Demonstrate a commitment to excellence, equity, and high expectations for all students, emphasizing building strengths that students bring to the teaching/learning process.
Ability to collect, interpret, and disseminate data to teachers to improve instruction and learning.
Strong classroom management skills.
Excellent written and verbal skills in English.
Exhibits positivity and excitement, is receptive to feedback, and contributes positively to the Art Department and school community.
Works well independently and as part of a team.
Exhibits flexibility and adaptability to adjustments of practice.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Experience teaching 2-D & 3-D visual art K-8.
Presentation of an art & teaching portfolio and philosophy.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Art Education or Fine Arts
2 or more years of K-8 visual art teaching experience
SEI Endorsement

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging, hands-on art lessons and curricula for all learners including students with disabilities and multilingual learners aligned with Massachusetts DESE Visual Art Frameworks, district’s art curricula, and the district’s goals.
Use all available technology and virtual curricula provided by the district to create engaging lessons and supports that are linked with 21st-century skills.
Foster a classroom environment and create lessons that promotes creativity, technical skill, experimentation, and self-expression.
Regularly and consistently manage and maintain art supplies, materials and art spaces.
Manage classroom behavior with positive behavior intervention strategies and social-emotional learning strategies that motivate students to create a positive learning culture.
Creates and maintains a positive, safe, supportive, organized and inclusive classroom environment by establishing classroom routines and systems to support student learning.
Encourage and support students’ artistic growth and development through individualized attention.
Provide and participate in opportunities for students to participate in art exhibitions, competitions, and community and school art events.
Collaborate with guidance counselors and school adjustment counselors to refer students who need social-emotional support.
Review education plans and ensure all accommodations are properly and consistently delivered.
Collaborate with Special Education and EL teachers to provide the highest quality instruction and support for Special Education Students and Multilingual Learners.
Assess the needs of students and evaluate student progress towards standards and benchmarks.
Maintain a culturally responsive approach to communication with students, student counselors, and families on a regular basis through conferences, quarterly reports, and other means.
Employ a strong growth mindset and participate in professional development relevant to students’ needs.
Maintain excellent communication skills and foster positive professional relationships with students, families, and staff.
Create and manage ongoing student in-person and virtual art exhibits and displays.
Collaborate closely with K-12 Art Department staff in a positive and team-building way on curricula and department related events and other initiatives.
Attend all building, department and professional development meetings.
Participate in all department and building professional activities.
Proctor assessments for students on exams, including formative and summative assessments, MCAS, and ACCESS.
Support the building and Art Department climate that the Principal, Assistant /Vice Principals and Arts Coordinator establish by supporting all building, district, and Art Department policies.
Contribute to school-wide & district wide initiatives and events, which may be assigned by the Principal, Assistant Principals and the Arts Coordinator.