ART TEACHER - SECONDARY

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Job Details TITLE: Art Teacher - Secondary REPORTS TO: High School Building Principal TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10-month full-time salary in accordance with PEA Collective Bargaining Agreement AVAILABLE: January 20, 2027 PRINCIPAL FUNCTION: The Art Teacher provides curriculum-driven art instruction to students in a variety of media, aligned with national, state, and Pennridge School District standards. Responsibilities include teaching the fundamental principles of art and art history, encouraging individual creativity and artistic expression, assessing student learning, and coordinating student art exhibits in school and community settings. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Work cooperatively with the principal, subject supervisors and other staff members to develop an integrated educational program for students. Teach a variety of art concepts, techniques, and media which may include drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, design, and digital art. Assess the attitudes, skills and abilities of students for effective teaching and learning each marking period as well as on an annual basis. Provide meaningful, appropriate learning experiences for assigned groups of students including differentiated instruction to meet individual needs of students. Properly refer to the IST process those children experiencing unusual difficulties. Effectively implement IEP's and the 504 plan of identified children using the resources that are provided. Maintain a plan book as directed by the principal and submit plan book for review upon request. Have daily plans readily available for the use of a substitute in the event of absence Appropriately integrate technology into the teaching learning process Evaluate student progress as a basis for planning and reporting to parents. Complete and records student's progress on appropriate records or documents. Encourage creativity, critical thinking , problem-solving, and individual artistic expression Prepare and organize instructional materials and maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom and art workspace. Supervise the use of and account for school materials, supplies and equipment Maintain and extend professional knowledge and skills through activities such as graduate study, participation in staff development, professional reading and other appropriate activities as defined in the district's Act 48 Plan. Support school programs and maintain a high standards of ethical professional conduct when dealing with associates, parents and other members of the community Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the building principal QUALIFICATIONS: Must possess valid and current PA K-12 Art Education certification. Knowledge of art techniques, materials, instructional methods, and classroom management practices. Ability to develop engaging lessons that meet the needs of diverse learners. Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment. PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Clearances must be within 12 months and TB within 90 days of hire date. PA State Police Clearance (Act 34) Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151) FBI Fingerprint Clearance (Act 114) School Personnel Health Form (Physical and TB test) PDE 6004 Form (Act 24) Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release Form(s) (Act 168) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Choose one of the following.) SEDENTARY __ LIGHT WORK _X MEDIUM WORK __HEAVY WORK __ VERY HEAVY WORK__ SEDENTARY: involves sitting most of the time. The incumbent should be able to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects. LIGHT WORK: If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the individual sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. The incumbent should be able to exert up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. MEDIUM WORK: The incumbent should be able to exert up to 50 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs of force constantly to move objects. HEAVY WORK: The incumbent should be able to exert up to 75 lbs of force occasionally, and/orup to 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects. VERY HEAVY WORK: The incumbent should be able to exert in excess of 100 lbs of force occasionally, and in excess of 50 lbs of force frequently, and in excess of 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects. PROCEDURE: Interested candidates applying for the above position should submit an online application. EOE