26-27 Art Teacher - Elementary school level

Racine Unified School District; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Racine Unified School District is seeking a dedicated teacher to deliver instruction aligned with the district curriculum. You will work with the building principal to continually improve instructional techniques and participate in committees addressing planning, research, curriculum, and public relations.

You will supervise school property and students, maintain classroom order, and report issues promptly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree and WI teaching license required.
• Ability to supervise and care for school property.
• Commitment to professional activities and compliance with board rules.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students within the curriculum plan and collaborate with building principal to improve instructional technique.
• Participate actively in committees on planning, research, curriculum, or public relations.
• Supervise furniture, books, supplies and equipment; instruct students in care of property; report abuses.
• Maintain pupil classroom control and inform the principal when needed.
• Possess responsibilities for student supervision beyond the classroom as assigned.
• Open and close school sessions punctually per Board schedule.
• Enforce Board rules within jurisdiction.
• Observe pupils to identify defects and report to the principal.
• Prepare lesson plans, records and reports as required by leadership.
• Cooperate with parents to support students' best interests.

Skills

Instruction of students

Classroom management

Parental communication

Committee involvement

Education

Bachelor

Job description

• Teachers shall instruct students to the best of their ability within the curriculum plan adopted by the Board. They should utilize the services of the Division of Instructional Services and their building principal so that their instructional technique may be continually improved.
• Teachers are expected to participate actively in committees that deal with planning, research, curriculum, public relations or other professional activities undertaken in their school or in the system. Attendance at building and District faculty meetings is a part of the teacher's responsibility.
• Teachers are expected to exercise proper supervision and care over all furniture, books, supplies and equipment provided for their use; to instruct students in the care and proper use of school property; and to report promptly any abuses calling for administrative or legal action.
• Teachers must maintain the kind of pupil classroom control which makes for the best learning situation for the class. Although the prime responsibility for classroom control rests with the teachers, they should keep the principal informed and seek his/her assistance in this matter when necessary.
• Teachers have a responsibility for the management and supervision of all of the students of the school and in this connection may be given specific assignments outside of the classroom by the principal.
• Teachers shall open and close the school's sessions or class schedules punctually at the hours designated by the Board.
• Teachers are to acquaint themselves with the rules and regulations of the Board and to enforce them within their jurisdiction.
• Teachers shall closely observe the pupils to determine defects which hinder successful work and shall report such situations to the principal.
• Teachers shall prepare such lesson plans, records and reports as are required by the principal or central office.
• Teachers should work cooperatively and communicate as needed with parents in the best interests of the students.

Description

Position Summary

• Teachers shall instruct students to the best of their ability within the curriculum plan adopted by the Board. They should utilize the services of the Division of Instructional Services and their building principal so that their instructional technique may be continually improved.
• Teachers are expected to participate actively in committees that deal with planning, research, curriculum, public relations or other professional activities undertaken in their school or in the system. Attendance at building and District faculty meetings is a part of the teacher's responsibility.
• Teachers are expected to exercise proper supervision and care over all furniture, books, supplies and equipment provided for their use; to instruct students in the care and proper use of school property; and to report promptly any abuses calling for administrative or legal action.
• Teachers must maintain the kind of pupil classroom control which makes for the best learning situation for the class. Although the prime responsibility for classroom control rests with the teachers, they should keep the principal informed and seek his/her assistance in this matter when necessary.
• Teachers have a responsibility for the management and supervision of all of the students of the school and in this connection may be given specific assignments outside of the classroom by the principal.
• Teachers shall open and close the school's sessions or class schedules punctually at the hours designated by the Board.
• Teachers are to acquaint themselves with the rules and regulations of the Board and to enforce them within their jurisdiction.
• Teachers shall closely observe the pupils to determine defects which hinder successful work and shall report such situations to the principal.
• Teachers shall prepare such lesson plans, records and reports as are required by the principal or central office.
• Teachers should work cooperatively and communicate as needed with parents in the best interests of the students.

Legal Reference: Wisconsin Statutes 18.01, 118.02, 118.03(2), 118.06, 118.12, 118.125, 118.17, and 118.18

Licenses and Certifications

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction teaching license.

Work Environment

Physical Demands

• Must be able to spend up to 70% of the day walking.
• Able to walk or run quickly through hallways and stairwells in an emergency situation.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods, respond to active crisis situations and support student movement.
• Ability to perform light physical work, frequently lifting up to 50 pounds without assistance
• Ability to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person to provide information and assistance
• Ability to move throughout the building and from building to building
• Dexterity and hand/eye coordination necessary to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment
• Hearing ability adequate to participate in numerous conversations throughout the day, both in person and over the telephone
• Ability to complete job activities in an environment where background noise and frequent interruptions are the norm
• Ability to maintain concentration and focus on tasks requiring timeliness and accuracy
• Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the ADA
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Safety

Employee is responsible for taking all steps necessary to protect yourself and others against occupational accidents, injuries, and illnesses. Employee is responsible for ensuring all work performed meets the highest industry standards and is done in compliance with all local, state and federal requirements.

The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts the administration’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

Candidate Requirements

Years of Experience

0

Degree

Bachelor

Licenses

• Art

Additional Requirements

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Letters of Recommendation
• Custom Questions
• Transcripts & Licenses/Certifications