Teacher: Art

Anne Arundel County Public Schools•Annapolis, MD

11h

About The Position

Instructs pupils in art, including painting, sketching, designing, and sculpturing, and demonstrates methods and procedures. Observes pupils’ work and provides criticism and corrections. May direct the planning and supervision of student contests and arrange art exhibits. Bilingual and biliterate ability in a targeted language may be required depending on assignment. Virtual experience may also be required depending on assignment. Plans and presents instruction, adapts materials to student needs, maintains a classroom environment conducive to student development and learning, and monitors students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Keeps records, administers and corrects assessments, counsels pupils, and communicates with parents and students about progress and problems. Participates in committees and staff meetings and contributes to instructional planning. The position is subject to the listed physical demands and may require travel to Maryland sites for in-person appearances during the school year at the employee’s expense.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university.
Hold or be eligible for an educator certificate/license issued by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).
Retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.
Knowledge of school organization, goals, and objectives, especially teaching techniques.
Knowledge of materials in the field of specialization and of current trends and research in that field.
Ability to speak and write effectively and to deal effectively with students, staff, and parents.
Knowledge of and proficiency in technical areas of instruction.
Ability to work with virtual learning technology, remote instruction platforms, and Learning Management Systems.
Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
Ability to travel to and from Maryland sites at the employee’s expense for in-person appearances at various intervals during the school year.
Bilingual and biliterate ability in the target language if assigned to a bilingual program.
Proficiency with business technology applications, such as video/web conferencing and Microsoft Office Suite applications; Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint are preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and present lesson plans, assignments, and instructional materials appropriately.
Develop, select, and modify instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
Lecture, demonstrate, and use audiovisual teaching aids to present subject matter.
Provide an atmosphere conducive to students’ intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development.
Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintain classroom order and discipline and supervise students in school-related settings.
Keep attendance and grade records as required by Board Policy and Administrative Regulation.
Prepare, administer, and correct tests and record results.
Counsel pupils when academic or adjustment problems arise.
Confer with parents and students about student progress and problems; arrange and participate in conferences as necessary.
Serve on special committees.
Attend and actively participate in staff and faculty meetings and provide input on instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
Perform other related duties assigned within the same classification or lower.
Instruct pupils in art and demonstrate artistic methods and procedures.
Observe pupils’ work and provide criticism and corrections.
Depending on assignment, direct planning and supervision of student contests and arrange art exhibits.