Kent Intermediate School District is hiring: Visual Art Teacher in Grand Rapids

Title: Visual Arts Teacher

Location: Lincoln School

Classification: KIEA

Reports to and

Evaluated By: Principal/Administrator of Lincoln School

Terms of

Employment: 182 day position subject to all rules and regulations covering KIEA teachers

Positions

Supervised: None

BROAD STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

To provide structure and innovative instruction to students within the learning environment in order to meet all students' needs. The teacher will be responsible for developing in each student an interest in and the ability for creative expression in visual terms, using skills and techniques of artistic expression consistent with school guidelines; to develop aesthetic understandings and appreciations; to discover and develop talents of students in the field of art. To work collaboratively with all members of the school and program to provide specially designed instruction in the areas determined by students' Individualized Education Programs (IEP).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Participate in the development and promotion of the special education philosophy of service and delivery.
2. Regular, reliable and punctual attendance is an essential function of the job.
3. Develop individual instructional objectives for students based on assessment, Extended and/or Grade Level Content Expectations and regularly update these objectives based on students' skill acquisition.
4. Cooperate in planning curriculum and instructional programs with other instructional and support personnel to encourage integrated team services for the students.
5. Instructs pupils in art, such as painting, sketching, designing, and sculpturing.
6. Demonstrates method and procedure to pupils.
7. Demonstrate and assist students to use different techniques and media to develop art works aligned to their artistic abilities
8. Encourage students to express their own personalities and thoughts through the creative process.
9. Inform students about cultural and historical influences on art.
10. Monitoring inventory and sourcing art supplies, as needed
11. Keep daily anecdotal records of students.
12. Direct Instructional Support Specialists assigned to the program/classroom.
13. Perform all other duties as appropriate and determined by Principal/Administrator.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Education from an accredited university.
2. Visual Arts Education (LQ) K-12 Endorsement.
3. Experience in working with special needs students, preferred.
4. Demonstrate and assist students to use different techniques and media to develop art works aligned to their artistic abilities.
5. Demonstrated ability to work in an economically, culturally, and racially diverse environment.
6. Ability to integrate technology into the curriculum
7. Ability to communicate informational ideas in spoken and written language for clear understanding
8. Willingness to participate in all phases of the instructional program.
9. Ability to work constructively with parents, students and staff.
10. Non-violent Crisis Intervention certification
11. Must pass criminal background check as required by School Safety Legislation.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Salary: Per KIEA Master Agreement/ Commensurate with education and experience (BA Step 1-5 = $51,106-$61,927/year; BA+18 Step 1-5 = $54,644-$64,531/year; MA Step 1-5 = $57,766-68,695/year; MA+15 Step 1-5 = $60,370-$71,821/year; MA+MA,MA+30 Step 1-5 = $62,972-$74,423/year).

Benefits: Robust benefit package includes full medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous paid sick and personal days; State of Michigan School Employment retirement program; Kent ISD is a participating employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF/ SAVE plan) for eligible Federal student loans.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Alternative requirements that may be appropriate and acceptable to the School Board may be considered. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The final candidate for this position will be required (at their cost) to furnish Kent Intermediate School District with a current Michigan State Police and FBI criminal records LiveScan check prior to our recommendation to hire.

The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or a related condition), age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment. The Coordinator for Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act and Title II is: Dave Rodgers, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources