Art Teacher

Illinois Education Job Bank; Sauk Village (IL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Education Job Bank seeks a licensed art teacher to join our district. The candidate will lead classrooms, plan lessons, and assess student progress in alignment with district goals.

The role requires an Illinois Professional Educator License with Art Endorsement, a degree in art or related subject, and adherence to district policies and IEP requirements. Collaboration with staff and parents is essential for student success.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with Art Endorsement.
• Degree in proper subject area from an accredited college or university.
• Experience and qualifications as deemed necessary by the Board of Education.

Responsibilities

• Regularly meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and times designated.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request.
• Maintains records as required by law and policy.
• Assists in upholding school rules and district policies.
• Participates in faculty and curriculum meetings.
• Establishes communication with students and parents regarding academic and behavioral progress.
• Follow District 168 policies regarding retention and IEPs per federal and state law.
• Incorporates technology to enhance instruction and works to reduce class size where possible.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Art or related subject

Job description

Job Focus: To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation.

Line of Supervision: Responsible to and evaluated by the Principal.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Regularly meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and times designated.

2. Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning practices effectively utilizing district resources.

3. Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon the administrator’s request.

4. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior, consistent with their physical limitations.

5. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and methods consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and

capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.

6. Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.

7. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

8. Evaluates student progress on a regular basis.

9. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.

10. Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and policies of the Board of Education.

11. Attends and participates in faculty and curriculum meetings.

12.Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and

behavioral progress of all assigned students.

13.Follows all District 168 policies regarding retention.

14.Follows special education student’s Individual Education Plans (IEPs) making adaptations and modifications per federal and state law.

15. Strives to establish and maintain cooperative relations with all district personnel.

16. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence through participation in; but, not limited to workshops, college courses and seminars.

17. Strives to make adaptations and modifications that meet the learning styles of a diverse student population.

18. Incorporates the use of technology in the classroom to enhance the instructional program.

19. Helps to reduce class size by providing in-room remedial services and strategies. Reviews each student’s progress quarterly to determine

readiness to re-enter regular classes.

20. Supervises students on the bus to and from school as needed up to 10% of their daily schedule.

21. Guards the confidentiality of all information placed in charge of this office. Breach of this trust shall be grounds for dismissal.

22. Performs such other duties as assigned by the Principal, Director of Instructional Services, or Superintendent of Schools.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Holds a valid Illinois Professional Educator License with Art Endorsement.

2. Holds an earned degree in proper subject area from an accredited college or university.

3. Has experiences and qualifications as deemed necessary by the Board of Education.

Salary/Benefits

Salary and work year determined by collective bargaining agreement.

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