TITLE: Art Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS: As set by the State certification requirements (042)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bilingual, English and Spanish

REPORTS TO: Principal or designee

SUPERVISES: Teacher aides and volunteers assigned

JOB GOAL: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, responsible citizens.

Performance Responsibilities

Guides the learning process towards the achievement of National Core Arts Standards for Media Arts across the 6-12 grade band.
Prepares and carries out plans for instruction which, as much as possible, meet the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
Employs instructional methods and materials that are appropriate, with consideration given to resources available, technology, program load, and other considerations.
Utilizes available technology in instructional settings.
Evaluates, communicates, and follows up on student progress on a regular basis.
Emphasizes competency in the basic skills of media literacy.
Maintains a classroom environment conductive to instruction and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
Establishes a positive climate for learning; encourages students to do well and to develop a degree of responsibility for learning.
Consults and collaborates regularly with colleagues, students and parents to improve student learning; as deemed necessary seeks assistance of school specialists for students with special learning disabilities.
Assist the administration in implementing policies, rules, and regulations covering student life and conduct.
Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures and maintains order in the classroom.
Seeks to maintain and improve professional competence.
Performs such other related tasks as the principal may from time to time assign.
Plan, teach, and assess courses in all aspects of media arts to students in the 6-12 grade bands aligned with the National Core Arts Standards for media arts.
Utilize technology such as TV Production Studio, Radio Station, Computer Lab, iPads, Chromebooks, iMacs, Keyboard Lab, and more to facilitate student created media artworks.
Collaborate with teachers to facilitate integration of media arts across all content areas and grade levels.
Maintain and develop knowledge of state-of-the-art practices in educational technology
Promote student achievement through integrating the NCAS Standards for Media Arts, ISTE Standards for technology, the Common Core State Standards and the CT State Frameworks.
Maintain and build upon current technological tools and practices to foster student achievement and engagement in collaboration with appropriate staff
Collaborate with team members to facilitate showcases of student work and achievements in whatever capacity is needed
Collaborate with staff and students to facilitate HOT Schools programming and goals
Develop and implement media curriculum for 6-12 Grade band in collaboration with appropriate staff
Provide all students with an opportunity to develop skills in communication, media arts technique and terminology, digital citizenship, basic technology skills, as well as advanced skills when appropriate.
Provide several opportunities throughout the school year for students to share their developing skills, i.e. town meetings, extra-curricular activities, digital formats, etc.
Must have experience working with students in the 6-12 grade level band with technology and arts processes.
Encourage student artistic exploration within all the arts, guiding them to step outside of comfort zone, while also encouraging their existing artistic strengths.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten-month year. Salary and work year are determined by the Board of Education and the Teachers’ Bargaining Unit.

EVALUATION: Annually by the principal or designee

SALARY: $44,544-$96,953 based on experience, degree, and NLEA contract.

New London Public Schools

New London, Connecticut

New London Public School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Candidates from diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply

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