SY26-27 Middle School Art Teacher

Nogales USD • Nogales, AZ

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the Teacher role is to facilitate student success in academic and interpersonal skills by implementing district-approved curriculum, documenting teaching and student progress, addressing specific educational needs, providing a safe and optimal learning environment, and providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals.

Requirements

• Preparing and maintaining accurate records
• Analytical skills promoting child centered environment
• Record keeping
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of age appropriate activities
• Knowledge of concepts of grammar and punctuation
• Knowledge of pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures
• Knowledge of stages of child development
• Working knowledge of school system
• Ability to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events
• Ability to routinely gather, collate, and/or classify data
• Ability to consider a number of factors when using equipment
• Flexibility to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances
• Ability to analyze data utilizing a variety of complex processes
• Ability to operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods
• Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups
• Ability to work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes
• Ability to utilize a variety of job-related equipment
• Independent problem solving to analyze issues and create action plans
• Moderate problem solving with equipment
• Adapting curriculum to meet needs of students
• Adapting to changing work priorities
• Addressing the learning styles of students
• Assessing learning outcomes achieved by students
• Communicating with diverse groups
• Communicating with students
• Creating and maintaining climate of respect
• Implementing activities that promote student learning
• Implementing classroom management techniques
• Maintaining confidentiality
• Meeting deadlines and schedules
• Planning instructional goals/outcomes for students
• Setting priorities
• Utilizing current technology
• Working as part of a team
• Working with detailed information/data
• Working with frequent interruptions
• Working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods
• Providing information and/or advising others
• Operating within a defined budget
• Job related experience is desired
• Bachelors degree in job related area
• Must be appropriately certified through the Arizona Department of Education to teach subject(s)
• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate
• SEI (45 hours) endorsement is required
• Maintain Arizona Certification and fingerprint card
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Responsibilities

• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teacher's expectations, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assesses student' progress, expectations, goals, etc. for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform assignments for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Directs student workers, volunteers, etc. for the purpose of maximizing their efficiency and meeting work requirements.
• Facilitates student learning for the purpose of achieving success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
• Monitors student activities (e.g. classroom, lunch, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of providing for the safety and welfare of students.
• Participates in a variety of meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Prepares teaching materials and related reports (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and documenting student progress.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code, administrative and/or school policies.
• Assists other teachers for the purpose of implementing curriculum.
• Collaborates with school personnel, parents and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level