Teacher - Secondary - Art

Chesterfield County Public Schools•West Ridge, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Plans, delivers, and evaluates visual art instruction following the Chesterfield County Public Schools Curriculum Framework. The teacher also assists in creating art displays within the home school, central office, the Fine Arts Festival, and other shows as recommended by the arts curriculum specialist. The position plans and teaches lessons, assesses student learning, adapts instruction to meet student needs, and uses district curriculum and specialized instructional strategies to improve performance on standards-based assessments. It includes classroom management, student supervision during non-classroom times, collaboration with faculty, regular communication with parents, compliance with applicable laws and local policies, and ongoing professional development. The teacher maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning, safeguards students and instructional materials, prepares for assigned classes, demonstrates subject-matter mastery, and participates in faculty and department meetings. The role may involve instruction in digital media and graphic design, photography, Art 6–8, Art I–IV, or 3D Design/Crafts. Depending on the area assigned, equipment and materials may include computers and peripherals, curriculum-specific software, LCD equipment, a copy machine, a kiln, a printing press, cameras, and darkroom chemicals. Duties are typically performed in school settings, including classrooms, computer labs, gyms, cafeterias, auditoriums, and recreational areas. The environment is moderately to loudly noisy. Occasional travel with students on field trips may be necessary. A bachelor's degree is required, along with a Virginia teaching license or eligibility for one with a Visual Arts K–12 endorsement. Applicants considered for employment must complete FBI and State Police criminal history investigations, a Child Protective Services investigation, and tuberculosis screening/testing. The employer states that reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities and that duties may be modified or supplemented as necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Visual Arts K–12.
Working knowledge of the concepts, principles, and methodologies of instruction.
Working knowledge of the academic curriculum for assigned classes.
Ability to develop instructional goals, design and deliver instruction, and assess student learning.
Ability to communicate effectively with others, orally and in writing.
Ability in decision-making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, and planning.
For the assigned art area, demonstrated ability to teach its developmental and technical aspects, assess relevant art and studio skills, and display student work in the school and community.
Successful completion of an FBI Criminal History Investigation, State Police Criminal History Investigation, Child Protective Services Investigation, and tuberculosis screening/test.
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods; use a telephone and computer terminal; read computer screens and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech; and speak clearly at normal indoor and telephone levels.
Ability to walk frequently, stand, lift up to 25 pounds, bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, and reach overhead; frequent movement throughout school facilities is required.

Responsibilities

Plan, deliver, and evaluate visual art instruction according to the Chesterfield County Public Schools Curriculum Framework and district curriculum.
Plan, teach, and assess student learning on an ongoing basis, adapting instruction to meet individual and group needs.
Apply curriculum knowledge and specialized instructional strategies to improve student performance on standards-based assessments.
Maintain classroom order in accordance with division student behavior management guidelines.
Supervise students during non-classroom times, including before and after school, student activities, and fire drills.
Collaborate with faculty in planning and delivering instruction.
Communicate regularly with parents.
Comply with applicable federal and state statutes and local public-school policies, regulations, and guidelines.
Demonstrate commitment to improving professional competence.
Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within available resources.
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Prepare for assigned classes and provide evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor.
Demonstrate mastery of the content area.
Attend and participate in faculty and department meetings.
Assist in creating art displays at the home school, central office, the Fine Arts Festival, and other recommended shows.
Perform other duties as required.
Depending on the assigned area, instruct students in the developmental and technical aspects of digital media and graphic design, darkroom photography, or the listed art and design courses; assess student art and studio skills and display student work in the school and community.