Art Teacher

About the position

The teacher is required to follow all Board and State Policies and procedures and to comply with the instructions and/or directives from his/her supervisor(s). Responsibilities include the development of annual objectives for the school and planning an instructional program which incorporates these objectives. The teacher must assess their instructional program to determine its effectiveness and maintain an adequate knowledge of subject areas and child growth and development. Participation in staff development and professional learning communities is essential, as well as staying abreast of current evidence-based research practices for increasing student achievement. The teacher is responsible for ensuring that instruction, materials, and procedures are appropriate for the subject being taught and for the needs of the students. They must encourage active involvement from students, parents, and the community, and assess individual student abilities to devise techniques that accommodate differences in learning rates and styles.

Responsibilities

• Cooperates in the development of annual objectives for the school.
• Plans an instructional program that incorporates school objectives.
• Assesses instructional program effectiveness.
• Maintains knowledge of subject areas and child growth and development.
• Participates in staff development and professional training.
• Implements current evidence-based research practices.
• Ensures appropriateness of instruction, materials, and procedures.
• Encourages involvement from students, parents, and community.
• Assesses individual student abilities and devises accommodating techniques.
• Monitors individual student achievement continuously.
• Employs a variety of teaching methods to meet student needs.
• Implements professional classroom management techniques.
• Utilizes community resources and volunteers to enhance instruction.
• Demonstrates respect for all students and values cultural differences.
• Accepts responsibility for non-instructional duties as assigned.
• Promotes a safe and orderly environment.
• Reports acts of violence to the principal.

Requirements

• Must hold or have the ability to obtain North Carolina Teacher License.
• Must meet the qualifications for Residency Teacher License.