Mercer Int'l Middle - Visual Arts Specialist - 0.8 FTE

About the role

A classroom teacher fosters and enhances an effective learning environment; facilitates the development or revision of curriculum and instructional materials; establishes learning objectives and standards based upon general District guidelines; provides instruction; counsels, disciplines, and supervises to meet the individual needs of assigned students, and evaluates student performance and progress.

Responsibilities

• Fosters an educational environment conducive to the learning and maturation process of assigned students;
• Plans an instructional program designed to meet individual student needs and whole groups which may include at risk or special needs youth;
• Prepares lesson plans;
• Uses necessary and appropriate instructional methods and materials, which are suited to the well-being of the students and to the nature of the learning activities, program and/or curriculum involved;
• Implements established program or curriculum objectives;
• Attends in-service training and continues to improve professional growth through study and experimentation to remain current in methods and techniques for instruction.

Requirements

• Establishes and implements, in a positive and supportive manner, classroom policies and procedures governing student behavior and conduct;
• Provides guidance, counseling, and discipline to encourage students to meet standards of achievement and conduct;
• Makes referrals for assistance where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Subject areas appropriate to assignment;
• Effective behavior management techniques;
• Effective instructional techniques;
• Rules and procedures for student safety;
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and oral communications;
• Effective communication with parents or guardians in a diverse community;
• Designing and implementing lesson plans for students having a wide range of achievement;
• Deal with students in a positive and confident manner;
• Be fair and consistent when working with a culturally, racially, and economically diverse student population;
• Adapt to change and remain flexible;
• Organize activities;
• Manage student behavior;
• Use good judgment to maintain a safe learning environment;
• Provide instruction and demonstrate techniques;
• Use necessary equipment, computers, machinery, tools, or software;
• Direct assistants;
• In some positions, administer first aid and CPR;
• Establish and maintain effective, positive working relationships with students, parents or guardians, staff and administrators.

Skills

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities as described in the Essential Functions.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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