Art Program Coordinator Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

POSITION TITLE:       Art Teacher

DEPARTMENT:           Middle School

REPORTS TO:              Building Principal

PAY SCHEDULE:       As per REA Collective Bargaining Agreement and experience

EFFECTIVE:                26-27 School Year

Qualifications:

• A valid Michigan teaching certificate with a art endorsement (LQ, LX, or LZ for Grades 6-12).
• Major or Minor in Specified Content Area  (Minor must have passed the Specified Content Area - MTTC Test).
• Teaching experience in a multi-cultural setting.
• Knowledge of Common Core Art Content Standards, experience Unwrapping the Standards, and /or experience determining Power Standards, preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of multiple intervention strategies with individuals and groups.
• Familiar with Best Practice and Procedures for Art Education to establish a quality Middle School Art Program.
• Experience with Mastery Learning / OBE Outcome strategies.
• Awareness of the physical, social, emotional and mental development of the learner.
• Proficient and knowledgeable in the subject area.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with students, parents and staff.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of data and how it is used to inform instruction.
• Proficient with technology as an instructional tool.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare and implement instruction and assessments.
• Honor and carry out district initiatives.
• Participate in professional development opportunities and demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning.
• Contributing member to a professional learning community.
• Communicate student progress and development with parents and staff.
• Provide a flexible, stable and pleasant learning environment that is child-centered while maintaining appropriate classroom management.
• Demonstrate creative and innovative lesson plans that contribute to a highly engaged learning community.
• Ability to demonstrate judgment, decision-making, conflict management and resolution.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This posting should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position or that this is the exclusive list of job functions or expectations associated with this position. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required for this position.

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 job functions:

• The employee must occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach and twist while performing their job duties.
• The employee must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds in supplies which requires bending, stooping, lifting, and reaching.
• The employee may have to push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight.
• The employee must be able to use and operate a variety of office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including the use of a computer keyboard.
• The employee must use hands and arms to manipulate objects.
• The employee will have extensive verbal communication with administrators, staff, students, parents, & guests to communicate, to receive, and exchange information.
• The employee must use keyboards, tools, and other controls.
• The employee must sit and stand for prolonged periods of time.
• The employee must have normal vision and hearing with or without aid.
• The employee must be able to move about the assigned work location during the day.

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

• The noise level in the work environment will vary and can range from soft to loud.      Often the noise level is the work environment will be soft to moderate.
• The employee is required to interact with students, staff, parents / guardians and occasionally with the public.
• At times, the employee may be directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students.

Application Procedure:

Internal: Email a letter of interest to Ms. Calloway at krcalloway@romulusk12.org

External: Apply online at www.romulusk12.org

Closing: Until Filled