POSITION SUMMARY:
The
Classroom Teacher - Art provides for instruction of students by developing,
selecting, and modifying instructional plans and materials and presenting them
using instructional techniques which meet the needs of all students. The
teacher provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual,
physical, social and emotional development of students. This position monitors
and evaluates student performance, develops and implements plans to improve
student performance, and maintains required records and follows required
procedures and practices.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Establishes clear goals and objectives
related to the School Improvement Plan;
Plans and prepares lessons, assignments,
instructional materials;
Establishes learning objectives
consistent with appraisal of student needs, curriculum framework, and knowledge
of human growth and development;
Prepares, administers and corrects
evaluations and assessments, and records results;
Selects and uses appropriate
instructional strategies including, but not limited to, lectures, group
discussions, demonstrations, modeling and multimedia teaching aids to present
subject matter to students;
Evaluates student progress using
appropriate assessment techniques;
Maintains order and discipline in the
classroom conducive to effective learning and takes all necessary safety
precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities;
Creates a classroom environment that
provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each
student to achieve learning objectives;
Counsels pupils when academic and
adjustment problems arise;
Confers with parents and students
regarding progress/problems of assigned students; arranges and participates in
teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences as necessary;
Maintains accurate and complete records
as required by law, Board Policy and Administrative Regulation;
Monitors appropriate use and care of
equipment, textbooks, materials and facilities;
Attends and actively participates in
staff/faculty meetings and provides input regarding the planning of instruction
goals, objectives and methods;
Improves skill and knowledge base in
current trends, research and methodology in instructional techniques,
technology, multi-cultural content, problem solving and interdisciplinary
connections;
Plans and supervises purposeful
assignments for paraprofessional educators, student teachers, and volunteers;
and
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Ability to work with diverse
populations;
Knowledge of school organization, goals
and objectives, curriculum, teaching techniques, current trends, research, and
materials of instruction in field of specialization;
Excellent knowledge and understanding of
the teaching and learning process;
Ability to provide instruction that
reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education;
Ability to infuse technology into
curriculum;
Ability to work effectively with
students, parents, administrators, colleagues, community, and other school
system staff; and
Excellent oral and communication skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's
degree in applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college or
university.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Holds
or is eligible for a Professional Certificate appropriate to area of assignment
issued by the Maryland State Department of Education.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.