Art Teacher - AHS/NHS

Young World Physical Education

Accomac (VA)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 78,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Accomack County Public Schools in Virginia is seeking an Art Teacher for the AHS/NHS with a 191-day contract. The position focuses on creating a classroom environment that develops students’ artistic expression and talents.

Responsibilities include teaching art courses aligned with the curriculum, developing balanced lesson plans, differentiating instruction, displaying student artwork, and communicating with parents. Salary ranges from $52,188 to $78,237 per year; starting date is immediate.

Qualifications

Must possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education or a related field and meet licensure eligibility to teach art.
Must possess effective instructional delivery techniques and excellent communication skills.
Must possess an in-depth knowledge of art techniques and the ability to teach students.
Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, parents and students.

Responsibilities

Teaches art courses aligned with the curriculum and standards.
Develops balanced lesson plans and organizes daily class time for instruction.
Adapts instruction to meet individual student needs.
Demonstrates art techniques and uses instructional aids.
Communicates with parents and counselors on student progress.
Plans and presents art displays and exhibitions showing student work.

Skills

Instructional delivery

Communication skills

Music techniques

Student instruction

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education

Job description

Accomack County Public Schools Central Office Accomack County Schools - Accomac, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Art Teacher - AHS/NHS

Accomack County Public Schools Central Office Accomack County Schools - Accomac, Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Accomack County School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5877349

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Art Teacher

Contract Length:191-day contract

FLSA Status:Exempt

Job Summary

Position is responsible for creating a classroom environment to develop an interest in, and the ability for, creative expression in visual terms, using skills and techniques of artistic expression appropriate to the students’ interests and abilities; and to discover and develop talents of students in the field of art.

Essential Duties

Teaches art courses aligned with Accomack County Public Schools' curriculum, along with other appropriate learning activities.
Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of Accomack County Public Schools.
Develops lesson plans to include a balanced art program and organizes daily class time so that instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time.
Adapts the curriculum to provide individual, small group, or remedial instruction to meet the needs of the individual student, compatible with the division’s basic instructional philosophy and congruent with course / SOL standards.
Demonstrates techniques in activities such as drawing, painting, and modeling, using standard and teacher-prepared instructional aids.
Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, and keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
Instructs students in proper care and use of tools and equipment.
Identifies student needs and collaborates with other professional staff members to assess and help students address learning, health, and attitude problems.
Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress.
Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
Participates in faculty committees and sponsors student activities.
Plans and presents art displays and exhibitions showcasing students’ work for the school and the community.
Administers testing in accordance with division testing practices.
Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Other Duties

Attends staff development programs, curriculum development meetings, and other professional activities.
Keeps abreast of developments, research, and new technology in the field of music education.
Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal & other appropriate administrators.

Job Specifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfy each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Required)

Must possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education or a related field and meet the Virginia Department of Education licensure eligibility requirements to teach art. Must possess effective instructional delivery techniques and excellent communication skills. Must possess an in-depth knowledge of music techniques and skills. Must possess the ability to instruct students in music. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended period of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone; physical agility to lift uo 25 pounds; and to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. Duties may occasionally be performed on field trips away from school. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Clearance

Criminal Justice Background check, Fingerprinting, TB Assessment

Supervision Exercised

Supervision Exercised: Dependent on grade level and subject; may include instructional assistants, volunteers, and tutors.

Supervision Received

Supervision Received: Principal

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The applicant will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or appropriate administrator. Accomack County Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise, or change this job description and related duties at any time.

The Accomack County School System does not discriminate based on age, sex, handicap, race, religion, color, or national origin in its employment practices.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $52,188 to $78,237 Per Year

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