Copy of Art Teacher (Photography, Graphic Arts)

Qualifications

The classroom teacher will meet all qualifications and behavior standards as set by the Kansas Department of Education. In accordance with certification requirements and the performance expectations of Topeka Public Schools, all classroom teachers shall meet the following employment criteria:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• A valid Kansas Teacher’s Certificate (applicable level-area endorsements preferred).
• ESOL Endorsement preferred.
• A completed credential file that meets the Topeka Public School standards.
• Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience.
• Evidence of the willingness and the ability to comply with the standards for ethical and professional performance established by the State Board of Education.
• Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

Physical/Emotional Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to interact with staff and to meet demands from several people. The employee is responsible for the work output of others.

Performance Responsibilities

• Teaches knowledge and skills in art (crafts, drawing, painting, lettering, design, commercial art, art history, and three-dimensional art).
• Provides instruction by which pupils develop aesthetic concepts and the ability to make qualitative judgments about art.
• Demonstrates techniques in activities such as drawing, painting, and modeling by using standard and teacher-prepared instructional aids.
• Instructs pupils in the proper care and use of tools and equipment.
• Plans and presents art displays and exhibitions designed to showcase pupils’ work.
• Sponsors exhibits outside the school.
• Modifies teaching to meet individual student needs.
• Communicates high expectations to all learners.
• Sets and responds appropriately to suggestions, requests, and concerns.
• Incorporates use of appropriate technology.
• Effectively implements the district-adopted curriculum.
• Develops lesson plans by incorporating effective lesson design.
• Uses a variety of research-based instructional practices and current resources that support instructional goals and student needs.
• Models and facilitates higher-order thinking, problem solving, creativity, and flexibility.
• Routinely integrates a variety of informal and formal assessments into instruction.
• Creates a positive, inviting, and safe learning environment.
• Communicates effectively and promotes positive interpersonal relationships.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment during all activities.
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Oversees assigned budgets.
• Supports the District’s educational mission for all students and implements all Board regulations and policies in a fair and equitable manner.

Evaluation

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board policy on evaluation of Certified Personnel.