2024-2025 Art Teacher @Petrosky Elementary

Primary Purpose

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth through the study and engagement in visual arts.

Enable student to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Qualifications :

Education / Certification :

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate for visual arts and level assigned
• ESL Certification preferred or ESL Certification required within two years of employment beginning with teachers hired in -11 school year

Special Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

• Knowledge of subjects assigned
• General knowledge of design and delivery issues related to alignment for best results in student achievement
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience :

Student teaching or approved internship

Major Responsibilities and Duties :

Instructional Strategies

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect accommodation for individual needs of students assigned.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Cooperate with other members of staff for planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching / learning process.
• Assist students in analyzing and improving study methods and habits.
• Consistently assess student achievement through formal and informal assessments and use results to plan instructional activities.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
• Demonstrate proficient artist skills within the classroom setting.
• Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Participate in district defined visual arts activities, competitions, and exhibitions.
28 days ago