Art Teacher

Trinidad School District #1; Trinidad (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district in Trinidad, Colorado, is seeking an Art Teacher who will help students learn subject matter and social skills. The ideal candidate will create lesson plans that cater to the individual needs of students and foster a positive learning environment. A Colorado Teaching Certificate is required along with a degree in the relevant field. The position requires dedication to student development and adherence to school policies.

Qualifications

• Colorado Teaching Certificate or equivalent credential is required.
• Degree required in area of major study.
• Prior job experience preferred.
• Alternative to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Help students learn subject matter and social skills.
• Plan a program of study that meets students' needs.
• Create a conducive learning environment.
• Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of plans upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guide and participate with the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects and communicates these objectives to the students.
• Offer a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the location provided and the needs and capabilities of each individual or group of students.
• Strive to implement by instruction and action School District #1’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Assess accomplishments of each student on a regular basis and provides progress reports and interventions as required.

Skills

Colorado Teaching Certificate

Degree(s) in area of major study

Prior job experience

Education

Degree in Education

Degree in major study

Board of Education alternative qualifications

Experience requirements

Job description

Art Teacher

Job Description

POSITION TITLE

Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS

• Colorado Teaching Certificate, license or other legal credential required.
• Degree(s) required in area of major study.
• Kind and amount of prior job experience required.
• Alternative to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal or person designated by the Superintendent or the Board of Education.

JOB SUMMARY:

• Help students learn subject matter and social skills that will contribute to their development as a mature, able and responsible person in society.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the location and the times designated of study.
• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of all students.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of each student.
• Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of plans upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guide and participate with the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects and communicates these objectives to the students.
• Offer a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the location provided and the needs and capabilities of each individual or group of students.
• Strive to implement by instruction and action School District #1’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Assess accomplishments of each student on a regular basis and provides progress reports and interventions as required.
• Assess learning abilities and concerns of each student on a regular basis and seek assistance of School District #1 specialists as required.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, School District #1 policy and administration regulations.
• Assist administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct. Develop reasonable rules for classroom behavior and procedures while maintaining order in the classroom in a fair, non-bias and just manner respecting culture and diversity.
• Make provisions for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for paraprofessionals and/or volunteers and cooperate with department head regarding their job performance evaluations.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence within Trinidad School District #1.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Teachers will abide by a dress code which demonstrates professionalism with students, parents and other staff members.
• Other duties that may be assigned.

Primary Location Fisher's Peak Elementary

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