Art Teacher

Art Teacher Pickens Liberty Primary School - Liberty, South Carolina This job is also posted in CERRA-SC, and SDPC Job Details

Job ID:

5687405

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description

Classification Title:

1.0 Art Teacher SDPC Teacher Salary Schedule 190 Days/7.5 Hours per day The position requires SC Certification in Art Education. This position will be split .8 Liberty Primary and Liberty Elementary and .2 Clemson Elementary. General Statement of Job Responsibility and Authority The Music Teacher will report to the assigned school's Principal. They will have the responsibility to accomplish assigned duties within district policies, state laws and regulations, and federal laws and regulations as related to the school's purpose, classroom function, and contact with students and parents. Teachers will be expected to provide after-school time as required for assisting students, consulting with parents and any other essential out-of-school work Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

Maintain an awareness of best practices and current research on instruction, instructional technology, and related research that enhances and improves instruction Plan and develop effective strategies to increase student achievement by addressing individual learning differences Carry out any other duties related to the instructional program as deemed necessary by the Superintendent or his/her designee Have knowledge regarding curriculum, subject content and developmental needs of students in order to offer appropriate learning experiences Use data to gauge student progress, and guide student instruction Communicate with students, faculty, and community Provide a safe, student-centered environment that is educationally stimulating and respectful Advocate a professional manner and participate in professional development opportunities that promote proficiency in your field Provide students with activities that deliver calculable results on recognized standards Ability to work with others Ability to accept individual differences among children Good physical and mental health Ability to pass the Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) requirements Ability to handle unforeseen situations in accordance with policy Ability to assist students boarding and departing from school buses

Responsibilities:

Planning at the beginning of the school year for the organization and sequence of instructional content and preparing for establishing the classroom learning environment Supervising/monitoring students during lunch, assemblies, related arts, field trips, mainstream classes, recess, etc. as deemed appropriate by the teacher Insure correct implementation of the students' IEP goals and objectives Prepare instructional objectives for lessons taking into consideration the individual students IEP goals and objectives Clarify the goals of instruction for students Present new content in a stimulating manner at the appropriate rate and level of difficulty Manage classroom time in a way to ensure success in goals Maintain confidentiality of students; especially regarding student IEP and record information Assist with discipline procedures for student behavior Maintain individual records for each student Guide students in developing positive relationships with peers and adults Organize instruction to provide a structured environment for learning Keep lesson plans updated in the case of the need for a substitute Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Administrator(s)

Education and Experience:

SC Teaching Certification in applicable area(s)

Knowledge:

Knowledge of the policies, procedures and activities of the school District which pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Knowledge in the methods for developing lesson plans and materials, and classroom activities which stimulate learning. Knowledge of the records, forms and reports which must be prepared and maintained. Knowledge of proper maintenance of equipment, materials and supplies used in daily activities. Knowledge of counseling methods necessary for handling student academic and adjustment problems. Knowledge of the materials and information which must be prepared for classroom instructional activities.

Skills/Effort:

Ability to provide instruction to students through explanation, demonstration and/or supervised practice. Ability to supervise students and maintain order in various classroom and instructional activities and situations. Ability to operate general office equipment in the performance of daily activities. Ability to prepare lesson plans, tests, and instructional materials for classroom activities. Ability to identify student adjustment and/or academic problems, provide counseling and/or recommend appropriate remedial action to parents. Ability to communicate effectively with students and their parents, District staff, and all other groups involved in the activities of the job.

Working Conditions:

Conducts duties in a classroom environment with some exposure to environmental conditions. Requires ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that require constant attention and working with students. Physical demands are restricted to classroom work requiring the lifting/moving of items weighing up to 25 pounds. Occasional local travel is required; no overnight travel is required. Job requires the operation of standard office equipment.

Responsibility:

Responsible for classroom materials and supplies budget. Supervises students in classroom. Supervises instructional aides and volunteers as assigned.

Disclaimer Statement:

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The Teacher is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required. All candidates must be able to pass an extensive background investigation before being hired. The School District of Pickens County does not discriminate for reasons of age, race, sex, handicap, national origin, or religion in its communications with students, employees, the community, applicants for employment, events, or for access to its services.

Position Type:

Full-Time Job Requirements