Teacher Art - Grades 9-12

Required qualifications and experience for this teaching position in Gwinnett County Public Schools.

Qualifications

• Meets Georgia certification requirements in appropriate field of education
• Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field of education from a Professional Standards Commission (PSC) approved college or university
• Previous teaching experience

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum with in-depth knowledge of content in field of certification
• Knowledge of techniques for integrating curriculum, GCPS policies, and effective instructional practices
• Understanding of the teaching/learning process
• Ability to infuse technology into instruction to increase student learning
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, school-based staff, students, parents, and community
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Effective human relations skills

Responsibilities

• Plan appropriate learning experiences for students based on the district Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum and provide an atmosphere conducive to intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development
• Demonstrate command of school subject being taught
• Develop and prioritize short and long-term instructional objectives based on district AKS curriculum
• Identify specific prerequisite skills and/or knowledge necessary for students to learn the AKS
• Plan instruction to promote student mastery of prerequisite skills and knowledge
• Analyze student work and assessments to determine instructional needs
• Prepare written lesson plans supporting instructional objectives of the AKS for all students
• Plan appropriate assessment of student learning
• Evaluate, select, and modify resources and activities
• Review and select district core materials and other resources that match the AKS, learner needs, and reflect scientifically-based research on effective instruction
• Provide initial focus for lessons and communicate specific learning objectives to students
• Link lesson content to students’ prior knowledge, background experience, and/or real-world application
• Capture student attention through active involvement
• Organize content for logical presentation in blocks or steps based on student needs and material complexity
• Follow research-based organizational plans such as anticipatory set, acquisition lesson, guided practice, independent practice, and summarizing
• Utilize scientifically researched effective instructional strategies and methods
• Assess student learning of the AKS and provide specific feedback to students and parents
• Provide collaborative learning opportunities to enhance student achievement
• Provide multiple opportunities for distributed guided practice followed by independent practice
• Teach essential content-related vocabulary and skills for improving reading and writing proficiency/literacy across content areas
• Utilize nonverbal/visual representations of content and skills
• Teach students to summarize their learning and set personal goals for improving academic achievement
• Teach students to compare and contrast knowledge, concepts, and content
• Utilize inquiry-based problem-solving learning strategies
• Provide formative assessment measuring student progress toward AKS objectives
• Monitor student progress through a variety of techniques and adjust instructional plans based on formative assessment results
• Provide criteria allowing students to measure their own progress
• Provide summative assessment measuring student achievement of objectives
• Assess student learning of the AKS using appropriate assessments for learners
• Maintain assessment records for each student and communicate results to students
• Utilize assessment results to plan subsequent instruction
• Organize learning environment to maximize student time on task
• Arrange classroom to facilitate learning and ensure smooth transitions between activities
• Maintain an orderly system for housekeeping duties including attendance, passes, announcements, distributing and collecting materials, and homework assignments
• Maintain behavior conducive to learning by defining and communicating behavior expectations
• Monitor behavior, provide appropriate feedback, and manage inappropriate behavior effectively
• Focus on student behavior rather than personality and treat sensitive situations with discretion
• Encourage participation from all students and establish mutual respect
• Convey warmth, friendliness, and enthusiasm
• Participate in professional growth and learning activities
• Apply new knowledge and skills in planning and delivery of student instruction
• Demonstrate progress toward individual goals
• Maintain professional responsibilities and act as a role model
• Utilize standard written and oral expression, demonstrate punctuality, and submit records accurately and promptly
• Provide clear plans for substitute teachers and maintain regular attendance
• Share ideas, methods, and materials and cooperate with staff to support school activities and goals
• Encourage positive school and home communications
• Ensure effective communication with students, parents, district and school personnel, and other stakeholders
• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to sit for extended periods, talk, hear, stand, and walk
• May be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions