Artist in Residence- (Dance-King Elementary)

Artist in Residence

• (Dance-King Elementary) Kansas City School District
• KCMO 4750
• King Elementary
• Kansas City, Missouri This job is also posted in Kansas City Public Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5606238

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Job Description Job Title:

Artist in Residence

• Dance

Job Title Code:

01168

Salary Grade:

SJ61T starting at $34,928

Reports To:

Principal

FLSA Status:

Exempt Position Purpose The Artist in Residence

• Dance is responsible for delivering high-quality dance instruction that supports student learning, artistic development, and performance excellence within the school's arts program.

What You'll Be Doing:

(Responsibilities) Provide engaging and effective dance instruction through lecture, demonstration, and the use of audiovisual and supplemental instructional materials. Stage, direct, and effectively communicate performance expectations in alignment with the Arts Department's goals. Facilitate and manage student auditions scheduled throughout the academic year. Develop course objectives and outlines of study in accordance with district, state, and school curriculum guidelines. Assess student progress and proficiency through performance evaluations and written assessments; maintain accurate records and communicate progress to students and families. Sponsor and support one or more extracurricular student activities or organizations, as assigned. Establish and maintain proper classroom management and student discipline. Foster a rigorous, inclusive, and supportive learning environment characterized by high expectations and artistic excellence. Maintain existing curriculum and instructional practices; evaluate, refine, and implement improvements as appropriate. Build and sustain strong professional relationships with local businesses, arts organizations, agencies, and higher education institutions. Coordinate guest lectures, demonstrations, artist-in-residence programs, and master classes. Attend district-level and site-based meetings as required. Perform other duties as assigned by administration. Supervisory Responsibilities None To Be Successful at

This Job, You'll Need To:

(Qualifications) Bachelor's degree Holds or is eligible to obtain a Missouri Substitute Teacher Certificate Demonstrated ability and commitment to continuously develop, evaluate, and refine curriculum in collaboration with colleagues Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population Proven ability to build strong partnerships with the business and arts community Strong verbal and written communication skills Availability to work after school hours and on some weekends for rehearsals and performances. In Order to #LevelUp in

This Role, You'll Need:

(Preferred Qualifications) Holds or is eligible to obtain a Missouri Certificate in Art Education (K-12) Prior teaching experience Professional performance and/or industry experience in dance Physical Demands The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. The employee must be able to sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, and use hands and fingers to reach, handle, and manipulate objects. Duties require bending, stooping, and lifting objects weighing at least ten (10) pounds. The position occasionally requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Visual capabilities must include close vision, distance vision, color and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Terms of Employment

Length of Work Year:

This position concludes on the final day of the 205-day school year calendar and is non-renewable.

Benefits:

Health and dental insurance provided Participation in the KCPS Defined Benefit Pension Plan is mandatory, requiring an employee contribution of 8.5% (increasing to 9% effective January 1, 2016), matched by KCPS Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available Why Join Kansas City Public Schools? Be a Changemaker. Collaborate with Passionate Colleagues. #LevelUp the Future

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$34,928 Per Year Job Requirements