K-5 Art Teacher (2024-2025)

POSITION TITLE

Teacher (K-12)

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Assigned School/ Assigned Discipline

SALARY

Teacher Salary Schedule plus supplement

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

REPORTS TO

Principal

SUPERVISES

Students; Teacher Assistants as assigned

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday

WORK HOURS

40

NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR

10

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Teacher plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students. S/he provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure success for every student. The Teacher is also responsible for supervising students in a variety of school related settings; monitoring and evaluating student outcomes; and communicating/interacting with students, parents, staff and the community. The Teacher must develop, select and modify instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Additionally, the Teacher is responsible for maintaining appropriate records and following required procedures and practices as well as monitoring the appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities. Teaching areas to which this job description applies include all areas for which certification is required such as Classroom, Core Curriculum Areas, Specialty Areas, Media, Languages, Remediation, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in an applicable field for applicable level(s)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESExtensive knowledge of ABSS curriculum and techniques for integrating curriculum and ABSS policies and effective instructional practicesThorough understanding of the teaching and learning process in grades K-12Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural educationAbility to infuse technology into the curriculumAbility to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when a student is participating in an inclusive activityAbility to motivate and inspire studentsAbility to maintain a clean and orderly environmentAbility to perform general clerical dutiesAbility to maintain order and discipline in a classroom and in other school environmentsAbility to operate common office machinesAbility to maintain basic files and recordsAbility to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, school-based staff, students, parents and the communityExcellent oral and written communication and human relations skillsEDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCEBachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in an applicable field for applicable level(s)If transferring from a teaching position from another school system in or out of state, must have received routine meets standards or above standard evaluations with no action plans for improvementAny equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTSMust hold a valid Teacher's License issued by the state of NC in applicable field and for level assignedMust not be on the NCDPI list of teachers no longer qualified to teach and/or must not be currently engaged in a certification revocation hearing processMust possess a valid driver's license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:National Board CertificationDemonstrated record of achieving Highly Qualified status on evaluationsSpanish Speaking

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPlan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the needs, interests and abilities of studentsOn a regular and consistent basis, meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designatedCreate a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enable each student to achieve learning objectivesProvide an instructional program to meet the needs of all studentsPrepare for classes assigned, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisorGuide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goalsEstablish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, etc. in order to communicate these objectives effectively to studentsEstablish learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, requirements of ABSS curriculum framework and knowledge of human growth and developmentPlan for and utilize instructional methods, resources and evaluation techniques that motivate and enable each student to achieve learning objectivesTake all necessary and permitted safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilitiesMaintain accurate and complete records as required by law, ABSS policy, NCDPI and administrative regulationsAssist with the administration of implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just mannerMake provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable termsEstablish relationships with colleagues, students, parent and community that reflect recognition and respect of every individualPlan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher assistants and volunteersAppraise your own effectiveness and demonstrate successful application of skills and information acquired to increase effectivenessStrive to maintain and improve professional competenceParticipate in school management and share responsibilities for the total school programAttend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as requiredAdminister and supervise standardized test administrations in accordance with all applicable Code of Ethics, Testing Code of Ethics, NCDPI, and/or national standards and regulationsPerform other duties as assigned by the Principal