Duties:

1. Work with classroom teachers to plan integration of art into content areas to compliment what is being taught.
2. Instruct students in the elements of two dimensional and three dimensional visual art, using various mediums such as drawing, painting, printing, etc.
3. Plan, implement and evaluate classroom instruction and assessment aligned with the Washington State Visual Arts Essential Academic Learning Requirements (EALR) and the Classroom-Based Performance Assessments (CBPA).
4. Observe and evaluate students’ work to determine student progress or to make suggestions for improvement.
5. Demonstrate method and procedure to students.
6. Provide for individual needs of assigned students.
7. Work effectively with all students, including poverty and low-achieving students.
8. Work collaboratively before and after school.
9. Cooperate with principal, department, staff, and community in implementation of comprehensive instructional and activities program(s).
10. Maintain strong, productive relationships with other employees, parents, and students.
11. Maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality in all matters pertaining to students, parents, staff, and program.
12. Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of a valid Washington State teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement(s); endorsement and major in Art preferred.
• Ability to be Highly Qualified in Art.
• Competent knowledge of art history and worldwide cultural traditions in the arts.
• Ability to articulate a variety of reasons for making art, and the many purposes art serves.
• Successful experience teaching Art.
• Skills in technology preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate, through professional portfolio (digitized and burned on a CD), samples of student work, lesson plans, and recent samples of personal studio work.
• Understanding and knowledge of K-7 students.
• Strong skills and background in instructional methods and strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to prescribe appropriate instruction and training; use a variety of teaching materials and strategies; plan and carry out instruction to meet varied needs of students.
• Ability to establish rapport with students, colleagues, and classified personnel.
• Willingness to benefit from the building supervision and evaluation programs.
• Commitment to the education profession as evidenced by participation in curriculum development projects, district or building level committees, professional organizations, and by evidence of continuing education.
• Knowledge of and ability to implement the Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements (EALRs).
• Demonstrated interest in becoming involved in extracurricular activities such as sports, music, drama, journalism, clubs, and related activities.

Physical Requirements:

The job's functions requires the following physical demands:

• Occasional lifting (up to 50 pounds); carrying, pushing and/or pulling; some climbing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling; and significant reaching, handling, speaking, writing, hearing, and fine finger dexterity; frequent standing, walking, and sitting.