Teacher – Art (Middle School) 2025

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Job Ttitle: Teacher – Art (Middle School) 2025

Company: Columbia Public Schools


Description: (Using a computer is suggested to complete application. Phones are not always compatible.)POSITION PROPERTIESPosition TitleTeacher – Art (Middle School)Schedule / GradeTeacherJob Code##TEACH006FLSAExemptCalendarTEACHBenefitsEligibleContract TypeTEACHBargaining UnitTCHR-NEARevised Date 10/15/2024PURPOSEThis position is responsible for classroom instruction and training in sixth, seventh, and eighth grade Visual Art education. Please note, elective buildings could change based on district need.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Design and deliver a well-rounded art curriculum tailored to middle school students, covering techniques such as drawing, painting, sculpture, and digital art.
• Create lesson plans that promote creativity, critical thinking, and an understanding of the elements and principles of art that are aligned to state and national standards.
• Provide individualized support and constructive feedback to students to help them improve and grow in their artistic skills.
• Encourage students to explore and experiment with different techniques and media to build confidence in their artistic abilities.
• Foster a positive, inclusive classroom culture that encourages respect, collaboration, and self-expression.
• Organize classroom supplies and materials, ensuring a safe and productive learning environment.
• Evaluate student progress through projects, assessments, and constructive feedback, helping students improve their artistic skills.
• Prepare students for participation in school art shows, exhibits, and local art competitions.
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff to support cross-curricular projects and integrate art into the broader school curriculum.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance, attendance, and behavior; communicate regularly with parents/guardians about student progress.
• Stay informed on new teaching techniques, art education practices, and trends to keep the curriculum engaging and relevant.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes and communicates clear objectives to students for all lessons and units.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated both individually and collaboratively
• Prepares for assigned classes and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Participate in professional development opportunities, faculty meetings, and school events as required.
• Collaborates with administrators, colleagues, and parents in a positive and productive manner.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, District policy, and Administrative regulation.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure while maintaining order in the classroom in a fair and appropriate manner.
• Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s) where applicable.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.

Perform other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District.DISTRICT EXPECTATIONSAll employees of the District are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position, and demonstrate the values of the district at all times. For information on polices, regulations and values, visit .REPORTING RELATIONSHIPSReports To: Building Principal, Assistant Principal, and Director of Fine ArtsSupervises: NoneQUALIFICATIONSMinimum: Bachelor’s degree; Missouri teacher certificate in Art K-12Preferred: Has 3 or more years of high school art teaching experience.Ideal candidate will have a professional and friendly demeanor with a demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of individuals in a fast-paced environment.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.ADA REQUIREMENTSLanguage: Read, analyze and interpret professional journals, Board policy, administrative procedures and forms and governmental regulations and guidance; Read, analyze, and implement curriculum and assessment data to plan instruction; Complete forms, write reports and engage in written correspondence with parents; Present information effectively and respond to questions; Write clear and complete lesson plans. These are essential functions of the job.Computation: Work with mathematical concepts, such as probability and statistical inference, and analyze data for instruction; Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. These are essential functions of the job.Reasoning: Solve a variety of problems in many different situations; Interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form; Apply knowledge of current educational theory and instructional techniques while presenting subject matter to students; Demonstrate executive functions such as planning, organizing, remembering, and regulating information and behavior as they pertain to student performance and achievement. These are essential functions of the job.Other Skills and Abilities: Identify needs and abilities of individual students and to adapt instructional methods accordingly; Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; Perform multiple tasks simultaneously. These are essential functions of the job.Technology: Integrate technology into daily instruction; present information to students using a variety of media; Access and present information from online sources in a manner that enhances instruction; lead and monitor students as they perform online research; Instruct in buildings/classes where students are actively using 1-to-1 technology such as laptop computers, iPads, and other devices; Lead students in creating and presenting multi-media projects when such assignments enhance student learning; Use district software for recording grades and finding student information; Readily utilize smart boards, projectors and other instructional technology provided by the district; Adhere to all District policies and procedures regarding technology use. These are essential functions of the job.Physical Demands: An individual who holds this position must have the ability to: Speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously; Move around the classroom to interact with and manage students/groups of students; Read handwritten or printed material. These are essential functions of the job.Attendance: Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.Conditions and Environment: The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active. Occasionally the individual will be required to work outdoors for short periods of time to perform such tasks as loading and unloading students from district transportation. These are essential functions of the job.Prospective and current employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact human resources to discuss reasonable accommodations to perform the essential job functions.Equal Opportunity EmployerJob Title : Teacher – Art (Middle School) 2025-26Primary Location : Fine Arts DepartmentSalary Range : $43,000.00 – $65,188.00 / Annual (Salaried)Shift Type : Full-Time

Salary: $43000 – 65188 per year

Location: Columbia, MO

Date: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 02:24:52 GMT


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