Fine Arts .5

Position Purpose

Fine Arts Specialists have the responsibility to teach to Utah state core standards in a given art form. Their focus should be to build student capacity to learn deeply in the arts. Under the direction of the school principal, the specialist will develop a positive learning environment where students develop learning skills such as creativity, problem solving, critical thinking, and meaning making through arts-rich instruction. The specialist may also collaborate when possible with teachers in the school to coordinate for integrated learning.

Essential Functions

• Build confidence in students to create and connect within a given art form
• Develop and teach arts-rich lessons that engage in the four strands of the Utah state core: Create, Present, Connect and Respond
• Actively participate as a member of collaborative learning team (PLC) to develop self and others Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
• Knowledge of art form pedagogy and concepts, curriculum mapping and scaffolding
• Basic understanding of elementary grade-level curriculum
• Proficiency with computers and educational technology
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others
• Skilled in leading rehearsals and/or art creation processes
• Driven to engage in self-reflection and professional improvement, collaborate with students and teachers for best results, and lead efforts for improved arts experiences for all