Art Teacher (Applicant Pool)

Position Purpose:

Plans for, teaches, and facilitates learning for all students. Creates a positive learning environment. Maintains academic progress, records, and discipline. Works collaboratively with students, parents and staff to provide and implement classroom education to meet the needs of all students.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Develops students’ cognitive capacity and respect for learning
• Positively fosters students’ self-esteem
• Works with and understands a diverse student population
• Integration of leadership, technology, and communication in to the curriculum
• Planning for and guiding the learning process to help student achieve program objectives
• Maintains an atmosphere conducive to learning
• Selects and uses effective instructional methods and learning materials
• Establishes a cooperative relationship with all assigned students
• Engages in professional growth activities through an ongoing program of job related knowledge and skill development
• Works collaboratively to achieve the overall purpose of the school’s program and support the District’s vision, aims and goals
• Integrates the themes of leadership, technology, and communication with a diverse population

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Equipment

This position may require the ability to use SMART boards and iPads in addition to basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine. Must always comply with OPS’s guidelines for equipment use.

Travel

Limited travel may be requested.

Physical And Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations
Must have organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills
Work in school building environments
Interacts with personnel within the district and other stakeholders

Interrelations

Contact with personnel within the district and other stakeholders
Working under the direct supervision of the building administration in order to complete day to day tasks
Working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy

Employee Punctuality and Appearance

In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave.
Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee’s supervisor or building administrator.
All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of Omaha Public Schools and is appropriate for their position.