Part-time Enrichment Specialist: Art

Primary Function

The Art Enrichment Specialist will collaborate with the lead teacher to develop and implement an integrated curriculum that utilizes constructivist instructional methods appropriate for each grade level. Create a healthy and safe learning environment that demonstrates respect for all and supports student success. Communicate and partner effectively with lead teachers and parents to support student learning. Support in evaluating student learning and adapting to evaluation data to continually improve our academic program. This position is also responsible for supporting the academic and socio/emotional growth of our diverse group of students.

Essential Functions

• Supports students through rigorous and measurable academic outcomes by:
• Supporting the design of a rigorous, well-rounded, environmentally sensitive art program
• Planning with lead teachers, preparing, and supporting with lessons that utilize a variety of instructional strategies based on constructivism
• Supporting with differentiating teaching based on the diverse and individual needs of all students
• Maintaining high expectations for students’ learning and overall conduct
• Assisting lead teachers with instruction and subject matter integration in the general classroom during the times you are not supporting with art lessons
• Participating regularly in professional development
• Communicating and building positive relationships with students, students’ families, colleagues, and other stakeholders
• Working collaboratively in a professional learning community and participating in curriculum and developmental programs, as applicable
• Works with other teachers to support in creating and implement an interdisciplinary curriculum
• Using multiple student learning outcomes to inform learning progress and instructional practices
• Supporting individual and small group work to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying intellectual and artistic abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities
• Working with lead teacher in developing authentic ways of assessing student progress, and maintaining records of student learning
• Planning and presenting displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit students’ work for the school and the community
• Supporting with maintaining adequate records of student learning

Classroom Management, Relationships, and Tone

• Create a healthy and safe learning environment and build personal relationships with all students that demonstrate respect and compassion for all and supports student success
• Support with implementing social-emotional skills though the curriculum
• Help to maintain a classroom atmosphere which is safe, accepting, positive, and interactive
• Create opportunities for students to learn with and from each other through varied groupings, partnerships, and shared learning experiences
• Instruct students in proper care and use of tools and equipment
• Organize storage areas and control the use of materials, equipment, and tools to prevent loss or abuse, and to minimize time required for distribution and collection

Communications

• Communicate effectively, both orally & in writing, with students, teachers, parents, & other professionals routinely
• Communicate and partner effectively with lead teachers and parents to support student learning
• Respond to communications from stakeholders in a respectful and timely manner
• Collaborate with lead teachers on art lesson plans, assessment data, progress reports, narratives, and other documentation
• Participate professionally in scheduled meetings

Professionalism and Teamwork

• Model professional behaviors and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and the broader community
• Maintain reliability, consistent attendance, and punctuality

Physical Requirements

• Continual speaking
• standing for extended periods of time
• frequency sitting, reaching, walking, bending, grasping and pinching
• occasional lifting and carrying, squatting, twisting or kneeling

Environment

• Uneven surfaces, noise, quick work pace
• Requires that the incumbent work effectively under stressful situations and respond to the unpredictable behaviors of students
• Frequent use of computer screens
• Occasionally involves working outdoors and exposure to inclement weather
• Infrequently involves exposure to traffic congestion
• May rarely involve exposure to biohazardous waste

Other Requirements

• Support the Mission and Vision of the School
• exercise good judgment and moral character
• fingerprint clearance & TB test clearance, regular attendance