Art Teacher-Anticipated Position Available In Bucks, Pennsylvania

Art Teacher-Anticipated
Bensalem Township School District
Bensalem High School

• Bensalem, Pennsylvania This job is also posted in Bensalem Township School District
  Job Details

Job ID:

5242841

Application Deadline:

Jul 01, 2025 5:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Jun 17, 2025

Starting Date:

Aug 11, 2025
Job Description
Bensalem Township School District is anticipating to hire an art teacher at the Bensalem High School
Candidate must possess Art K-12 certification.

POSITION GOAL

To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and psychological growth and maturation.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Possess appropriate level of education and experience to perform the essential duties relative to the position.
Ability to comprehend, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, governmental regulations, safety manuals, etc. and to generate routine reports and correspondence pertinent to the essential job duties.
Ability to communicate and to demonstrate interpersonal skills effectively in dealing with students, staff, parents, community members, and educational agencies as related to performance of the duties of the position.
Ability to perform mathematical operations and to apply mechanical skills and technical skills to accomplish the essential duties of the position.
Ability to interpret and to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to perform routine tasks cooperatively and to adjust to interruptions, variables, or changes in standardized situations.

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

1. PA Certificate

ART-K-12

2. Knowledge of content in certification area
3. Classroom/group management skills
4. Human relations skills
5. Planning skills
6. Ability to use instructional materials and equipment
7. Knowledge of child growth and development
8. Instructional skills

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strives to implement, by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy of education.
2. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
3. Develops and maintains an attractive, healthy and safe classroom and/or instructional environment conducive to effective learning enhanced through functional and attractive displays, interest centers and exhibits of student’s work.
4. Prepares for classes assigned, and can produce written evidence of such preparation upon request of the Building Principal or his or her designee.
5. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curricular goals by:

• Establishing clear objectives at the appropriate level for the learner and which are congruent with established courses of study.
• Teaching to established objectives.
• Monitoring student learning and adjusting instruction accordingly.
• Utilizing correct principles of learning.

6. Assists in upholding and enforcing School Rules, Administrative Regulations and Board Policies.
7. Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures and maintains discipline in the classroom in a fair and equitable manner.
8. Employs a variety of instructional methodology providing for the most effective utilization of the instructional material, multimedia and technology resources provided by the district, and is consistent with district goals, the subject matter being taught, and the level of the student being instructed.
9. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students and care for equipment, materials and facilities.
10. Evaluates student progress objectively emphasizing both formative and summative evaluation techniques as related to desired educational goals, objectives and outcomes, and keeps students informed of their progress in meeting defined expectations.
11. Maintains accurate and complete records as required by Law, Board Policy and Administrative Regulations.
12. Makes provisions to be available to students and parents for education-related conferences.
13. Attends and participates in in-service opportunities, professional development activities and staff meetings.
14. Establishes and maintains a professional relationship with others.
15. Keeps abreast of current trends and practices in education and in the area of certification.
16. Observes students, and in identifying those at risk, seeks appropriate support and involvement of resource personnel to enhance learning and student welfare.
17. Cooperates with school district procedures for selection, inventory, acquisition and use of instructional materials, supplies and equipment.
18. Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job, including matters involving staff, students and the public.
19. Ensures both written and oral communication with parents (guardians), as frequently as is appropriate, to keep them informed of the student’s progress.
20. Supports and/or participates in both extracurricular and interscholastic student activities and programs.
21. Monitors student behavior in non-instructional areas as assigned or required and intervenes to control and to modify disruptive behavior, following building procedures and
District policy.
22. Collaborates with other professional staff (guidance counselors, librarians, special subject staff, etc.) to carry out school wide instructional or related activities.
23. Performs other related duties as may be assigned or necessary for an efficient operation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The duties of this job are normally performed in the following manner: The employee is regularly required to stand and is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; to reach with hands and arms; to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

NOTE:

Qualified candidates/incumbents must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations. As required under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or duties. It is the responsibility of the incumbent in the position or the candidate once offered the position to inform the Bensalem Township School District Human Resources Director of any and all reasonable accommodations that may be required. Candidates who need accommodation to complete the application process must inform the Human Resources Director of their need.

Salary and benefits per BTEA contract. Posting may be closed by the District at any time, with or without notice.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$53,702 to $118,992 Per Year
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