Teacher - Middle School Art Teacher

Leona - Detroit, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Detroit, MI

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About the position

The Middle School Art Teacher will provide high-quality instruction to students while collaborating with the school leader, colleagues, students, parents, and the board to achieve the academy's educational goals. This role requires the teacher to work as a collaborative team member to implement the academy's curriculum and accomplish both short- and long-term academic objectives. The teacher will create a classroom environment conducive to learning, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior, and enforce the academy's student discipline code. Additionally, the teacher will collaborate in the implementation of initiatives such as school-wide behavior management systems. The teacher will be responsible for planning a program of study that meets the individual needs and goals of students, establishing clear objectives for all lessons and units, and ensuring that lessons are aligned with state curriculum and school-wide standards. This includes developing lesson plans, submitting them for review, and working cooperatively with the academy's instructional coach to improve the quality of instruction based on feedback. The teacher will also participate in ongoing analysis and planning to ensure the curriculum remains aligned with state standards. Collaboration with special education staff is essential to implement an inclusive approach for students with special needs. The teacher must remain aware of student needs, participate in child study teams or individualized education planning, and implement accommodations as indicated in student IEPs. The teacher will also work with other staff to implement grant-funded programming aimed at accelerating learning for students with diverse needs, including special education and at-risk students. Maintaining accurate and complete records is crucial, as is the confidentiality of student information. The teacher will communicate with parents, encourage their participation in their child's learning experiences, and provide regular updates on student performance. Professional development is also a key aspect of this role, requiring the teacher to maintain competence through conferences, mentoring, and continuing education. The teacher will inform the school leader of needed instructional resources and may participate in extracurricular activities such as coaching or tutoring as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure.
• Enforce the academy's student discipline code.
• Collaborate in the implementation of school-wide behavior management systems.
• Plan a program of study that meets individual student needs and goals.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons and units.
• Ensure lessons are aligned with state curriculum and school-wide standards.
• Develop lesson plans and submit them for review and feedback.
• Work cooperatively with the instructional coach to improve instruction quality.
• Participate in ongoing analysis and planning for curriculum alignment.
• Collaborate with special education staff for inclusive education.
• Participate in child study teams or individualized education planning.
• Implement accommodations and modifications as indicated in student IEPs.
• Collaborate with staff to implement grant-funded programming.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required.
• Communicate with parents and encourage their participation in learning experiences.
• Maintain professional competence through various means.
• Inform the school leader of needed instructional resources.
• Participate in extracurricular activities as assigned.

Requirements

• State teacher licensure/certification with appropriate endorsements.
• Bachelor's degree with subject area emphasis or coursework necessary to be deemed 'highly qualified'.
• Demonstrated commitment to young people's learning success and achievement.
• Demonstrated proficiency in a teaching/tutoring capacity through prior experience.
• Evidence of successful experience in student and parent relations.