Teacher - Visual Arts

Bethel School District; Spanaway (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bethel School District in Spanaway, WA seeks a Visual Arts teacher who will deliver instruction based on best practices and state standards. You will create engaging lessons, align to district curriculum, monitor progress, and communicate with students, families, and administration to support graduation readiness.

You will collaborate with special education staff, integrate technology, and maintain professional growth through in-service activities while maintaining confidentiality and a safe

Qualifications

• Must hold valid Washington State teaching certificate with Visual Arts endorsement.
• Experience teaching visual arts and ability to adapt instruction to diverse learners.
• Familiarity with district/state standards and arts education best practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepares lesson plans and develops an instructional program to meet students' needs.
• Implements district-approved curricula aligned to state standards.
• Reports progress to parents and administrators; communicates expectations and goals.
• Maintains professional competence through ongoing in-service education and growth activities.
• Collaborates with special education staff to meet needs of diverse learners.

Skills

Teaching

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Communication

Education

Washington State teaching certification

Visual arts endorsement

Job description

The Bethel School District is seeking teacher applicants who have the potential to be leaders and innovative educators. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to deliver instruction based upon best available research and practices in teaching and learning.

Summary

A visual arts teacher will create a class environment that fosters and enhances an effective learning environment; implements the district articulated curriculum; establishes learning objectives and standards based upon general district guidelines; and provides effective instruction through appropriate lesson plans and activities designed to address specific educational needs for all students. The teacher will also communicate progress, expectations, and goals to students' parents, as well as administration. The teacher will maintain professional competence through in-service education, coursework and professional growth activities.

Essential Functions

• Prepares lesson plans and develops an instructional program designed to meet the needs of individual and groups of students for the purpose of executing lessons and providing documentation of teacher and student progress.
• Implements district approved curricula that is appropriate for content areas and integrates with State and federal learning standards and guidelines for the purpose of ensuring effective teaching and learning for all students.
• Reports incidents of child abuse, altercations, and substance abuse for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students.
• Provides clear and focused instruction for all students by adapting and using a variety of teaching strategies for the purpose of meeting student needs toward readiness of successful learning to meet graduation standards.
• Provides on-going quality classroom-based assessments, and monitors students while using district/state assessment tools for the purpose of providing student progress, expectation and goals feedback to students, parents and administration.
• Establishes and maintains a standard of student behavior for the purpose of providing an orderly, safe and productive learning environment.
• Communicates positively and regularly with students, parents and/or legal guardians for the purpose of maintaining an open relationship designed to encourage student achievement through meaningful collaboration.
• Establishes and maintains positive, effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of work for the purpose of providing an effective school program.
• Maintains appropriate confidential reports, records, and files for the purpose of state/federal law compliance.
• Attends and participates in all staff meetings and extra curricular activities as required or deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal for the purpose of continued professional growth and to remain current in techniques and methods of instruction.
• Collaborates with special education program staff and specialists for the purpose of meeting the needs of special education students, and complying with special education requirements, within the regular classroom environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Valid Washington State Teacher certification with appropriate endorsement(s): VISUAL ARTS, ART, and/or appropriate endorsement(s) to teach in this position.

• Previous experience as a visual arts teacher preferred.
• Strong desire to achieve/maintain a high quality visual arts program.
• Understanding of Washington State Visual Arts Standards, as well as knowledge of the elements of art and the principles of design to improve student learning.
• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of mediums including drawing, painting, printmaking, pottery, and sculpture.
• Experience in the use of digital technology in the visual arts classroom, or a strong desire to learn.

Education and Experience

Must meet job specific Washington State and federal learning standards.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge and skill in instructional principles, methods and techniques.

Knowledge of current state assessments and graduation requirements.

Knowledge and implementation of district adopted curricula.

Knowledge of subject areas appropriate to assignment.

Knowledge of procedures/policies in the student referral process.

Skill in classroom management, student discipline and developing positive techniques for improving student behavior.

Skills in organizational techniques.

Skill in reading, writing and oral communications.

Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of work.

Ability to participate collaboratively in teams.

Ability and commitment to work with a full range of students.

Ability to be fair and consistent when working with a culturally, racially and economically diverse student population.

Ability to follow district/school policies and the educational code of professional conduct.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with staff, students and parents from diverse, cultural backgrounds.

Ability to continue participation in staff development to maintain professional skills.

Ability to effectively integrate technology resources into the curriculum.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to adapt to change and remain flexible.

Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.

Ability to serve as a role model and treat students as individuals in a professional manner.

Licenses/Special Requirements

Successful clearance of criminal justice fingerprint and background check.

CONDITIONS

Required to deal with a wide range of student achievement and behavior. May experience frequent interruptions and must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. May be required to deal with distraught students/parents/staff: may be exposed to infectious diseases.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and operate a computer, as well as hand-held learning devices and other office equipment. This position is active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing and reaching throughout the day. The employee will use frequently use repetitive arm/hand motion and must occasionally lift and/or move items over 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee may climb stairs or ride in elevators, depending on the worksite.

Environmental Factors

Moderate to loud noise levels.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

District/Building Administrators as appropriate.

UNIT AFFILIATION

Bethel Education Association

Wages And Benefits

• Salaries/Wages
• Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off or Vacation
• Paid Holidays

Other Compensation

If you are a current Bethel School District employee, you must complete an INTERNAL application.

All other applicants, including current substitutes, must complete the standard EXTERNAL application.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Bethel School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance / Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator, Darius Alexander, [e-mail], 253.800.2019; Title IX Coordinator, Mel Boyd, [e-mail], 253.800.2029; and 504 Coordinator, Melissa Munson-Merritt, [e-mail], 253.800.2301. All individuals may be reached at this address: 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: bethelsd.org.

El Distrito Escolar de Bethel no discrimina en sus programas ni actividades por motivos de sexo, raza, etnia, color, religion, credo, nacionalidad, orientacion sexual, expresion o identidad de genero, falta de hogar, estatus migratorio o de ciudadania, discapacidad, neurodiversidad, uso de perro guia entrenado o animal de servicio, edad, condicion de veterano o militar con baja honorable. Asimismo, ofrece igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y a otros grupos juveniles especificados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para atender consultas y quejas de supuesta discriminacion: Cumplimiento de los Derechos Civiles/Coordinadora Escolar de Inclusion de Genero, Darius Alexander, [e-mail], 253.800.2019; Coordinador del Titulo IX, Mel Boyd, [e-mail], 253.800.2029; y Coordinadora 504, Melissa Munson-Merritt, [e-mail], 253.800.2301. Todas las personas pueden ser localizadas en esta direccion 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387. Las consultas sobre el Titulo IX tambien pueden dirigirse a la Oficina de Derechos Civiles (OCR) del Departamento de Educacion de los Estados Unidos. Para mas informacion sobre las politicas de no discriminacion y discriminacion por razon de sexo, los procedimientos de reclamacion, y sobre como comunicar una preocupacion o queja visite: www. bethelsd.org.