Art Teacher (Long-term Substitute, 9-12)

About the role

The Charter School for Applied Technologies prepares students to attain family‑sustaining careers by integrating career exploration and a lifelong learning culture. CSAT opened in 2001 as a 700‑student K‑6 school and now serves approximately 2,300 students across three buildings (Elementary, Middle, High) from 19 districts throughout WNY. The school’s mission inspires a supportive culture offering professional development, training, and mentorship, enabling staff to make a positive difference in students’ lives. The position reports to the High School Principal, starts ASAP, is a full‑time long‑term substitute, and is based at the High School. For questions, contact Chad Witherell at cwitherell@csat-k12.org.

Responsibilities

• Implement school and district policies and procedures.
• Implement CSAT school performance standards.
• Collaborate with team on curriculum and student needs; create and maintain ongoing communication with parents.
• Work on curriculum development and implementation.
• Integrate technology into the instructional program and demonstrate professional use.
• Act as a coach/mentor to other teachers in areas of personal expertise.
• Differentiate instruction to accommodate diverse student populations.
• Establish, nurture, and manage student‑directed classrooms where students work independently and in groups to supplement and enhance the curriculum.
• Develop and use rubrics for instruction and assessment to evaluate products and performances.
• Use technology tools for instruction, planning, and communication; learn new applications of technology tools.
• Create and manage a responsive learning environment that enables students to feel safe, be creative, and develop to their full potential.
• Write, implement, and evaluate personal professional development plans.
• Develop family‑school relationships that foster academic and social development of the child.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education with completed student teaching.
• Minimum two years of classroom experience with a satisfactory rating.
• Three positive recommendations from professional individuals.
• Strong background in classroom instruction and pedagogical skills.
• Highly organized, independent worker with excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Professional Learning Communities (PLC) model.
• Superior teamwork skills and ability to collaborate effectively.
• Required certification: Art (6010).

Pay

Non‑exempt, per diem position: Certified teachers earn $200 per day; non‑certified earn $180 per day. Salary range listed as $180.00 – $200.00 per day.