2026-27 Art Teacher .2 - Pinnacle HS

Interim part-time position (0.2 FTE) at Pinnacle High School, immediately through 5/27/2027.

About the Role

The Art Teacher supports the instructional process by developing student success in art skills, delivering lesson plans within established curriculum guidelines, collaborating with staff and parents, and supervising students in classrooms and other assigned areas.

Responsibilities

• Administer subject-specific assessments to evaluate student competencies.
• Advise parents/guardians on student progress, expectations, achievements, and methods for improvement.
• Assess student progress and provide feedback to students, parents, and administration.
• Collaborate with instructional staff, school personnel, parents, and community resources to improve student outcomes and meet classroom objectives.
• Counsel students or refer them to appropriate personnel to address performance, health, or personal issues.
• Demonstrate engaging pedagogical approaches tailored to individual student needs.
• Differentiate classroom instruction to address individualized learning within established lesson plans.
• Direct student teachers, assistants, volunteers, or student workers to support classroom programs.
• Instruct students to improve academic success through a defined course of study.
• Manage student behavior to ensure a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Monitor students in classrooms, on campus, and during field trips to maintain safety.
• Participate in district, staff, and departmental meetings to convey and gather required information.
• Participate in PLC teams to review data and instructional practices.
• Prepare written materials (grades, attendance, anecdotal records) to document student progress and meet mandated requirements.
• Report health and safety issues to administrators and appropriate agencies (e.g., fights, suspected abuse, substance abuse, or inappropriate behaviors).
• Respond to emergency situations and direct to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Respond to inquiries from teachers, parents, and administrators to resolve issues or provide information.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient work unit functioning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a job-related area.
• Arizona Teaching Certificate with appropriate core content area certification.
• SEI Endorsement required.
• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Criminal background clearance.

Skills and Abilities

• Apply assessment instruments and curriculum/instructional techniques.
• Operate standard office equipment and use pertinent software applications.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records.
• Perform algebra, geometry, and read/compose technical documents.
• Analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
• Understand age-appropriate activities, lesson plan requirements, and child development stages.
• Apply behavioral management strategies and assessment techniques.
• Schedule activities, meetings, or events; gather, collate, and classify data.
• Work flexibly with diverse individuals and data.
• Establish and maintain constructive relationships; adapt to changing priorities.
• Maintain confidentiality, exhibit tact and patience, and meet deadlines.
• Work flexible hours and as part of a team.

Work Environment

• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and fine finger dexterity required.
• Job requires 10% sitting, 40% walking, and 50% standing.
• Performed under some temperature extremes and conditions with exposure to risk of injury/illness.