FA - Visual Art Teacher

Oklahoma City Public Schools•Oklahoma City, OK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Visual Art Teacher creates a flexible program and classroom environment that supports learning and personal growth. The teacher establishes effective rapport with pupils, motivates them to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge according to their abilities, and builds positive relationships with parents and staff. The role teaches art using the course of study adopted by the Oklahoma State Department of Education and Oklahoma City’s Board of Education, along with appropriate learning activities. The teacher develops and delivers instruction, adapts curriculum to pupils’ needs, assesses academic and social growth, maintains records, communicates progress to parents, and fosters a safe, orderly, and respectful learning environment. The position also includes student supervision during assigned out-of-classroom activities, participation in the OKCPS School Improvement model, and ongoing professional development. Alternative work-site duties may be necessary if school or office buildings close during a health crisis or disruptive situation, subject to the superintendent’s determination and supervisor guidance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
Oklahoma teaching certification in secondary education in an applicable subject, or an alternative teaching certification approved by the Oklahoma State Department of Education. Listed certification areas include Art-Middle/Junior High School, Art, and Elementary Education.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others, demonstrate self-discipline and initiative, and follow state and district guidelines.
Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods.
Manual dexterity to enter data into a computer.
Ability to see and read a computer screen and printed material, with or without vision aids.
Ability to hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors, and on the telephone.
Ability to speak audibly and clearly in classrooms, outdoors, and on the telephone.
Physical agility to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk, and reach.
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Teach art using the course of study adopted by the Oklahoma State Department of Education and Oklahoma City’s Board of Education, along with appropriate learning activities.
Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and district regulations and procedures.
Develop lesson plans and instructional materials; provide individualized and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to pupils’ needs and identified objectives.
Translate lesson plans into learning experiences that make effective use of instructional time.
Use grading practices that are fairly administered and based on identified criteria.
Establish and maintain pupil behavior standards that support a functional classroom learning environment, treating pupils with respect and dignity.
Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth, maintain appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
Communicate with parents through conferences and other means about pupil progress and the school program.
Interact positively and professionally with pupils, staff, and parents.
Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members to assess and help pupils address health, attitude, and learning problems.
Establish rapport with pupils and provide a pleasant, safe, and orderly climate conducive to learning.
Actively participate in full implementation of the OKCPS model for School Improvement.
Maintain professional competence through district in-service education and self-selected professional growth activities.
Supervise and monitor students during assigned out-of-classroom activities, which may include cafeteria, field-trip, playground, or hallway duties.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work at an alternative site if necessary when a health crisis or disruptive situation closes school or office buildings, subject to eligibility determination and applicable supervisor guidance.