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Scituate School Department (RI)
Art Teacher .75 One Year Only High/Middle School
Job Description
Application ProcedureThe Scituate School Department actively seeks applications from the most capable, professional candidates.
Please apply through SchoolSpring.com. In order to be considered, you must submit a complete SchoolSpring application. Incomplete SchoolSpring applications will not be considered. If selected for hire, you will be required to provide the following items in person: 1. W-4 2. Federal BCI (Done through your local police department or State Attorney General's Office) 3. I-9 (Must be filled out in person). Please bring appropriate documentation.
About Scituate, Rhode IslandNestled in northwestern Rhode Island, just 12 miles west of Providence, Scituate is a scenic, historic town of about 10,300 residents. It is known for its rolling woodlands, pristine lakes and reservoirs, classic New England charm, and the Scituate Reservoir, Rhode Islands largest source of drinking water. The community maintains a close-knit, family-oriented atmosphere that balances rural tranquility with easy access to nearby cultural and economic opportunities and takes pride in its heritage, natural beauty, and high-quality schools.
More About the Scituate School DepartmentThe Scituate School Department is a public school district serving approximately 1,200 students across five schools: three elementary schools (Clayville, Hope, and North Scituate Elementary Schools, PreK5), Scituate Middle School (grades 68), and Scituate High School (grades 912). Our dedicated educators, support staff, and administrators work as a professional learning community, sharing responsibility to ensure that every student is engaged, challenged, and supported in reaching their full potential. With about 150 certified and non-certified staff members, Scituates schools provide a personalized educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence, innovation, and strong community connections. We are committed to college and career readiness, social-emotional well-being, inclusive learning environments, and close partnerships with families and the wider community. For additional information, please visit www.scituateschoolsri.net. We invite you to explore our schools, meet our learning community, and discover why Scituate is such a special place to work and learn.
The ideal candidate will collaborate with colleagues to support student achievement, contribute to a positive school culture, and actively participate in the district's ongoing efforts to improve outcomes for all learners.
Instruction and LearningPlan and deliver engaging, standards-based art instruction aligned to Rhode Island and district curriculum expectations.
Introduce students to a variety of artistic media, styles, and techniques.
Integrate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) principles into art instruction where appropriate.
Utilize technology and digital media as tools for artistic expression and learning.
Provide students with opportunities for choice, voice, and personal expression in their artistic work.
Incorporate fundamental academic skills such as reading, writing, and mathematics into visual art lessons.
Use art as a vehicle to reinforce core learning concepts and deepen understanding across content areasFoster student discourse, collaboration, inquiry, and productive struggle within the art classroom.
Implement instructional practices that support equitable access to rigorous learning opportunities for all students.
Assessment and Data-Informed PracticeUtilize formative and summative assessment data to monitor student progress and inform instructional decision-making.
Provide timely, meaningful feedback to students and families regarding academic performance and growth.
Participate in collaborative analysis of student work and performance data to improve instructional practices and student outcomes.
Maintain accurate and timely student records in accordance with district expectations.
Learning EnvironmentEstablish and maintain a safe, respectful, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment.
Promote positive student behavior, responsibility, self-advocacy, and perseverance.
Create a classroom culture characterized by high expectations, mutual respect, and a growth mindset.
Collaboration and CommunicationCollaborate with colleagues, special educators, interventionists, school counselors, and administrators to support student success.
Participate actively in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), grade-level teams, and school improvement efforts.
Communicate effectively with students, families, and community members regarding student progress and classroom expectations.
Support district initiatives related to curriculum, instruction, assessment, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), and continuous improvement.
Professional ResponsibilitiesEngage in ongoing professional learning and reflective practice.
Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct in all interactions.
Adhere to district policies, collective bargaining agreements, and all state and federal regulations.
Contribute positively to the overall culture and mission of the Scituate School Department.
Equal Employment OpportunityThe Scituate School Department does not discriminate based on age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, national origin, color, creed, political affiliation, or disability in any of its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.
For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact: Equal Employment Officer P.O. Box 188, North Scituate, RI 02857
Please apply through SchoolSpring.com. In order to be considered, you must submit a complete SchoolSpring application. Incomplete SchoolSpring applications will not be considered. If selected for hire, you will be required to provide the following items in person: 1. W-4 2. Federal BCI (Done through your local police department or State Attorney General's Office) 3. I-9 (Must be filled out in person). Please bring appropriate documentation.
About Scituate, Rhode IslandNestled in northwestern Rhode Island, just 12 miles west of Providence, Scituate is a scenic, historic town of about 10,300 residents. It is known for its rolling woodlands, pristine lakes and reservoirs, classic New England charm, and the Scituate Reservoir, Rhode Islands largest source of drinking water. The community maintains a close-knit, family-oriented atmosphere that balances rural tranquility with easy access to nearby cultural and economic opportunities and takes pride in its heritage, natural beauty, and high-quality schools.
More About the Scituate School DepartmentThe Scituate School Department is a public school district serving approximately 1,200 students across five schools: three elementary schools (Clayville, Hope, and North Scituate Elementary Schools, PreK5), Scituate Middle School (grades 68), and Scituate High School (grades 912). Our dedicated educators, support staff, and administrators work as a professional learning community, sharing responsibility to ensure that every student is engaged, challenged, and supported in reaching their full potential. With about 150 certified and non-certified staff members, Scituates schools provide a personalized educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence, innovation, and strong community connections. We are committed to college and career readiness, social-emotional well-being, inclusive learning environments, and close partnerships with families and the wider community. For additional information, please visit www.scituateschoolsri.net. We invite you to explore our schools, meet our learning community, and discover why Scituate is such a special place to work and learn.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The Scituate School Department seeks a dynamic, student-centered Art Teacher who is committed to ensuring high levels of learning for all students. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong content knowledge, effective instructional practices, and a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students use art as a vehicle to reinforce core learning concepts and deepen understanding across content areas.The ideal candidate will collaborate with colleagues to support student achievement, contribute to a positive school culture, and actively participate in the district's ongoing efforts to improve outcomes for all learners.
Instruction and LearningPlan and deliver engaging, standards-based art instruction aligned to Rhode Island and district curriculum expectations.
Introduce students to a variety of artistic media, styles, and techniques.
Integrate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) principles into art instruction where appropriate.
Utilize technology and digital media as tools for artistic expression and learning.
Provide students with opportunities for choice, voice, and personal expression in their artistic work.
Incorporate fundamental academic skills such as reading, writing, and mathematics into visual art lessons.
Use art as a vehicle to reinforce core learning concepts and deepen understanding across content areasFoster student discourse, collaboration, inquiry, and productive struggle within the art classroom.
Implement instructional practices that support equitable access to rigorous learning opportunities for all students.
Assessment and Data-Informed PracticeUtilize formative and summative assessment data to monitor student progress and inform instructional decision-making.
Provide timely, meaningful feedback to students and families regarding academic performance and growth.
Participate in collaborative analysis of student work and performance data to improve instructional practices and student outcomes.
Maintain accurate and timely student records in accordance with district expectations.
Learning EnvironmentEstablish and maintain a safe, respectful, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment.
Promote positive student behavior, responsibility, self-advocacy, and perseverance.
Create a classroom culture characterized by high expectations, mutual respect, and a growth mindset.
Collaboration and CommunicationCollaborate with colleagues, special educators, interventionists, school counselors, and administrators to support student success.
Participate actively in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), grade-level teams, and school improvement efforts.
Communicate effectively with students, families, and community members regarding student progress and classroom expectations.
Support district initiatives related to curriculum, instruction, assessment, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), and continuous improvement.
Professional ResponsibilitiesEngage in ongoing professional learning and reflective practice.
Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct in all interactions.
Adhere to district policies, collective bargaining agreements, and all state and federal regulations.
Contribute positively to the overall culture and mission of the Scituate School Department.
Equal Employment OpportunityThe Scituate School Department does not discriminate based on age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, national origin, color, creed, political affiliation, or disability in any of its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.
For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact: Equal Employment Officer P.O. Box 188, North Scituate, RI 02857