Special Area Teacher - Art

TITLE :                        Special Area - Art Teacher

CLASSIFICATION :   Certified

REPORTS TO :         School Administrator

SUMMARY :

The teacher is expected to carry out duties and responsibilities under the supervision and guidance of the school principal, assistant principal and / or teacher on special assignment.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :

A. Implementation of Instructional Program

• Teachers share primary responsibility for implementing the district’s required curriculum, as set forth in the curriculum scope and sequence adopted by the Governing Board.
• Each teacher shall be provided with a copy of the curriculum scope and sequence at the beginning of each school year which shall include the key district policies and procedures relating to implementation of the instructional program.
• Teachers are expected to prepare and have available for review upon request weekly lesson plans.
• All teachers will be required to submit substitute lesson plans which will be updated quarterly or as needed.
• Teachers will assign mandatory homework in support of the instructional program.
• Teachers are expected to maintain up-to-date grade books which record student achievement on classroom assignments, tests, homework, projects and other assigned activities.
• Teachers are expected to instruct and guide student achievement toward meeting the district-mandated competencies in each content area.
• Teachers are expected to follow all state and district testing guidelines.
• Teachers will prepare and disseminate report cards according to district guidelines and procedures.
• All-day kindergartens and grades 1-8 will include at least one (1) special area class daily.
• Teachers will complete and submit substitute evaluation forms through the principal to the Human Resources Department.

B. Supervision of Students

C. School Operations

D. Participation in In-Service Programs

E. Interaction with Parents

F. Interaction with Staff

EDUCATION : Bachelor’s degree

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS :

A valid Arizona teaching certificate with subject-specific endorsement

WORKING CONDITIONS :

The working environment is the normal classroom setting.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :

Nine-month year, Certified Salary Schedule, employee benefits in accordance with Board policies.

EVALUATION :

Performance to be evaluated in accordance with Board policy on the evaluation of certified staff.

SALARY LINK : Certified Teacher