Part-Time Art Teacher (Grades: EC-8)

Job Location: Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill requirements of the district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, Board of Trustee policies, and administrative regulations
• Establish efficient classroom management procedures
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior
• Establish a system of student evaluation within the guidelines prescribed in state law or adopted by the school district
• Continually evaluate and record various aspects of students’ progress and report to parents as needed and required
• Teach within the course of study for the subject area at the grade level as prescribed in state law or adopted by the school district
• Understand and plan lessons leading to subject area objectives and assume responsibility for written lesson plans for substitutes
• Provide a variety of planned learning experiences using a variety of media and methods to motivate students and best utilize available time for instruction
• Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students resolve health, attitude, and learning problems
• Be available for counseling with students and parents before and after school
• Share the responsibility of interpreting the educational programs to the community through activities such as open house and PTA meetings
• Plan and coordinate the work of aides, paraprofessionals, and student teachers (when applicable)
• Participate cooperatively with the principal to develop the system by which you will be evaluated in conformance with the district’s uniform guidelines for evaluation and assessment
• Keep accurate records of student information; compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required by the school and district
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned
• Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Travel throughout the district is integral to this job
• A remote working environment or alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus-based employees; regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
• Valid Texas teacher certificate with required endorsements for subject and subject level assigned
• Demonstrated general knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Demonstrated knowledge of various routine tasks, duties, and procedures and the ability to follow specific instructions with little or no previous experience
• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world
• Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession

Pay

Minimum salary: $34,000 (certified)

Schedule

Full-time