School Gig is hiring: Elementary Visual Arts Teacher in McClellan Park

Job Title: Elementary Visual Arts Teacher

Location: Twin Rivers Unified School District

Twin Rivers Unified School District is seeking a passionate and creative Elementary Visual Arts Teacher to inspire a love of art and foster artistic expression in our students! If you're ready to cultivate young artists, develop their skills, and create a vibrant and engaging learning environment, we encourage you to apply.

Your Role:

As an Elementary Visual Arts Teacher, you will have the opportunity to:

• Ignite a passion for visual arts by developing and delivering engaging, standards-based instruction that fosters creativity, artistic skills, and an appreciation for art.
• Cultivate a positive, safe, and inclusive classroom environment where every student feels valued, supported, and inspired to explore their artistic potential.
• Guide students in developing essential visual art skills, including drawing, painting, sculpture, and various other art forms and techniques.
• Develop lesson plans in collaboration with site and grade level teams, addressing the diverse educational needs of all students in grades K-6.
• Model instruction, integrating core content areas with visual arts.
• Provide instructional support and training to teachers and administrators, integrating arts within the classroom and content areas.
• Collaborate with teachers and site leadership to develop strategies and support services that provide for seamless district-wide transitions.
• Meet with the District Visual and Performing Arts team and Lead Teachers.
• Document teaching and student progress, providing feedback to students, parents, and administration.
• Monitor student progress towards district goals using data-driven practices.
• Maintain current research-based practices for effective learning and visual arts instruction for all learners.
• Instruct students to improve their visual art appreciation and skills.
• Demonstrate the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
• Develop goals and action plans that align with the district and Educational Services.
• Participate in meetings (e.g., parent conferences, in-service training, site meetings).
• Follow state and federal guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required.
• Maintain classroom control, provide for student safety, and protect school property.
• Supervise pupils and assigned para-professionals.
• Foster positive student-teacher and student-student interaction.

What You Bring:

• A deep love of visual arts and a passion for inspiring creativity in children.
• Strong knowledge of art principles, techniques, art history, and art education methodologies.
• The ability to create a dynamic, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and classroom management skills.
• A commitment to supporting the academic, artistic, social, and emotional well-being of every student.
• Effective lesson and unit development.
• Effective evaluation of standards-based instruction.
• Effective time management skills.
• Interpersonal and varied communication skills.
• Proficient computer technology and software skills.
• Effective work with individuals and groups.
• Ability to perform certificated teacher functions, duties, and activities.
• Ability to engage in culturally responsive pedagogical practices.
• Ability to provide support for schools to accelerate student achievement.
• Ability to work with discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and evaluate the work of students.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise student reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to exchange and retrieve information in person and on the telephone.
• Ability to apply policies and procedures with good judgment.
• Ability to encourage pupils to think independently and to express original ideas.
• Ability to evaluate pupils' academic and social growth, keep records, prepare reports, and communicate with parents.
• Ability to determine a student's functional level and adapt materials and methods to individual capability.
• Ability to establish standards of expected student progress and evaluate students.
• Ability to seek rapport and positive interaction with parents and other adults.
• Ability to participate in evaluation and assessment activities.
• Ability to identify student needs and cooperate with staff to assist students.
• Ability to perform basic attendance accounting and business services.
• Ability to attend meetings unless excused.
• Ability to advise, cooperate, or participate in major decisions involving budgeting, staffing, curriculum, and discipline.
• Ability to show concern for a physical environment that will facilitate learning.

Qualifications:

• Valid CA Single Subject: Art credential with English Language Learner Authorization.
• Valid California Teaching Credential, valid English Language Learner Authorization required.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• A current California Driver's License and proof of insurance are required.
• Advanced Degree or Master's in Visual Art is desirable.
• NCLB Compliance in Visual Arts. An additional Multiple Subjects teaching credential is also preferred.

Details:

• Salary: $63,947-$124,659 Annually + $2,000 Master's Degree Stipend, $2,000 Doctorate Stipend. $4,500 Hiring Bonus Incentive Final placement determined upon receipt of official sealed transcripts and verification of prior contracted teaching experience.
• Length of Work Year: 186 days
• Employment Type: Full Time
• School Year: 2025-2026
• Working Conditions: This position will include office and school environments.
• FLSA: Exempt
• Board Approved: 7/8/14
• Salary Grade: Core Certificated Salary Schedule 1
• Immediate Supervisor: Building principal or such person as shall be delegated.
• Days of work as per contract.
• Hours of work as per District Board Policy #5042.
• Physical Abilities:
  • Lift, carry, push, and/or pull items with a strength factor of medium work.
  • Hear and speak to exchange information in person or on the telephone.
  • See to read a variety of materials.
  • Possess dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
  • Stand or walk.
  • Bend at the waist, kneel, or crouch to file materials.
  • Sit or stand for extended periods of time.
  • Reach above shoulders to file materials.
  • Climb a stool/ladder.
• Hazards: None identified.

Our District:

Twin Rivers Unified School District is the 27th largest school district in California by enrollment, according to the California Department of Education. We serve approximately 27,000 students who come from families that speak 46 languages. Our district includes four comprehensive high schools, five middle schools and 29 elementary schools. Twin Rivers also offers families the option of two alternative high schools, two special education centers, an independent learning center, a community day school, an opportunity school, preschools, three dependent charter schools and Twin Rivers Adult School. Twin Rivers serves an 82 square mile area covering the communities of Arden Fair, Del Paso Heights, Dos Rios, Elverta, Foothill Farms, Gardenland, McClellan Park, Natomas, Northgate, North Highlands, North Sacramento, Robla, Rio Linda and Woodlake. Twin Rivers Unified School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

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