Art Teacher

Saginaw Area Consortium; Saginaw (TX); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Saginaw Area Consortium is seeking devoted teachers for Saginaw Public Schools who will be responsible for planning and implementing instructional programs. The role involves maintaining a supportive learning environment that fosters students' academic growth.

The ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's Degree, relevant teaching experience, and must meet certification requirements. Responsibilities include delivering lessons, engaging students, and participating in school activities. Join us in our commitment to educational excellence.

Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree with state certification for teaching.
• Have relevant teaching experience.
• Demonstrate commitment to multicultural education.

Responsabilités

• Plan and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress.
• Participate in extracurricular activities.

Connaissances

Content and pedagogical knowledge in assigned subject/area

Critical thinking and problem solving skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with other teachers

Ability to tolerate high levels of stress

Formation

Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited institution

State certification including endorsements for a specific subject/area

Description du poste

GENERAL SUMMARY

Saginaw Public Schools Teachers are responsible for planning, organizing and implementing an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Saginaw Public Schools teachers are committed and focused on rapid school Turnaround.

DISTRICT-WIDE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

The School District of the City of Saginaw, in partnership with parents, students, businesses and the community, is committed to ensuring the highest level of academic achievement and career planning for all students and to maintaining a safe and effective learning environment.

A Saginaw Public Schools Turnaround teacher skillfully demonstrates

• the capacity to align curriculum, instruction and assessments while responding to the individual needs of students;
• the willingness to seek out knowledgeable peers, coaches or administrators for instructional support
• the desire and ability to work in a multi‑cultural, urban setting and develop a rapport with students, staff, parents, and the school community.
• prioritize student‑learning needs over the customs, routines, and established relationships that can stand in the way of necessary change;
• commitment to the relentless pursuit of increasing student learning and innovation
• the competence to collect and analyze data from formative and summative assessments to inform instructional decisions;
• the skill to implement a tiered system of instruction within the classroom and to leverage the intense student support network;
• the strong desire and ability to build meaningful, caring relationships with students in order to exert academic influence
• the ability to help create and thrive in a professional environment that is one of mutual respect, teamwork, and accountability that includes all stakeholders;
• the willingness to actively engage in the PLC process while
  • participating in ongoing instructional specific conversations
  • collaboratively creating and executing clear, logical instructional plans
  • coordinating instruction within and across grade levels
  • trying out new ideas to improve student learning

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Content and pedagogical knowledge in assigned subject/area
• Knowledge of relevant technology
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Organization and planning skills
• Ability to tolerate high levels of stress
• Ability to be flexible and adaptive
• Ability to take initiative
• Ability to record and report daily written records
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to utilize classroom instruction techniques designed to stimulate the spirit of inquiry, acquire knowledge and understanding, and formulate worthy goals
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with other teachers, administrators, and staff
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to learn new tasks quickly
• Ability to work in a multi‑cultural, urban setting and develop a rapport with students, staff, parents, and the school community
• The capacity to align curriculum, instruction and assessments while responding to the individual needs of students
• The willingness to seek out knowledgeable peers, coaches or administrators for instructional support
• The desire and ability to work in a multi‑cultural, urban setting and develop a rapport with students, staff, parents, and the school community
• Prioritize student‑learning needs over the customs, routines, and established relationships that can stand in the way of necessary change
• Commitment to the relentless pursuit of increasing student learning and innovation
• The competence to collect and analyze data from formative and summative assessments to inform instructional decisions
• The skill to implement a tiered system of instruction within the classroom and to leverage the intense student support network
• The strong desire and ability to build meaningful, caring relationships with students in order to exert academic influence
• The ability to help create and thrive in a professional environment that is one of mutual respect, teamwork, and accountability that includes all stakeholders
• The willingness to actively engage in the PLC process while

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
• Develop schemes of work and lesson plans
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• Prepare classroom for class activities
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
• Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
• Use relevant technology to support instruction
• Observe and evaluate student's performance and development
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments
• Provide appropriate feedback on work
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations
• Prepare required reports on students and activities
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
• Apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary
• Perform certain pastoral duties including but not limited to student support, counseling students with academic problems and providing student encouragement
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations
• Participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
• Keep up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited institution
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of School, District, and State
• State certification including endorsements required for a specific subject/area
• Relevant teaching experience

Saginaw Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender/sex, age, disability, height, weight, marital status, or lack of English language speaking skills, in its programs.