POSITION: Anticipated Elementary Art Teacher (2024-2025)

POSITION GUIDE: Certified Personnel
9 Month
Bargaining Unit
Non-Exempt

Function: To instruct children in such a manner as to inspire, motivate and stimulate the child to develop artistic skills and content knowledge to the utmost of the child’s ability.

Reports to: Program Coordinator – Fine Arts
Elementary School Principal(s) of the school(s) to which assigned

Relates to: Fine Arts Department Faculty Team
Other faculty members and school staffs
Central Administration Staff
Board of School Inspectors
Educational Consultants
Parents
PTA and Community Groups

Supervises Directly: Students
Student Teachers
Teacher Assistants
Teacher Aides
Volunteer Classroom Aides

Supervises Indirectly: No one

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR LICENSE:
1. Valid State of Illinois Professional Educator License with Visual Arts and /or Self Contained General Education or Required Endorsement.
2. Highly proficient in at least one art medium.
3. Thoroughly familiar with good Visual Arts methods, literature and books which pertain to the elementary schools.
4. Thoroughly familiar with all the art concepts and the teaching techniques thereof.
5. Demonstrated capabilities in leadership, public and community relations, and academic competence.
6. Applicant must possess effective behavior management skills.
7. Applicant must be able to structure a classroom to maximized student learning.
8. Applicant must be able to establish effective communication skills with a variety of stakeholders.
9. Must Be NCLB Highly Qualified.

Authorities:
1. To implement all District policies and Departmental procedures as they relate to the classroom.
2. To direct and supervise the conduct of all students in the classroom.
3. To requisition all necessary instructional materials and supplies necessary to complete the elementary visual arts program (as per Fine Arts department procedures).
4. To recommend changes and improvements in the curriculum to the Coordinator of Fine Arts.
5. Assignment of students.

Responsibilities:
1. Create and maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning.
2. Guarantee that every child shall have an equal opportunity to develop any artistic talent he or she has.
3. Instruct children.
4. Inspire and motivate students to achieve the maximum of their capabilities in learning new skills and to absorb knowledge.
5. Encourage each child and help them to develop a sense of worth, dignity, purpose, and self-discipline.
6. Implement the various programs designed to achieve the educational objectives of the District.
7. Seek assistance from building level administration and/or the Coordinator of Fine Arts, as may be necessary, in case of behavioral problems.
8. Keep accurate records for each child as may be required by the Coordinator of Fine Arts, the Principal, and the District.
9. Requisition through the Office of the Coordinator of Fine Arts instructional materials and supplies as they are required, per Fine Arts department guidelines.
10. Attend meetings called by the Coordinator of Fine Arts, or Principal(s).
11. Attend Fine Arts department events as assigned by the Coordinator of Fine Arts.
12. Follow all Fine Arts Department guidelines and procedures as outlined by the Coordinator of Fine Arts.
13. Conduct ongoing professional communication with parents of students, including parent-teacher conferences.
14. Assume other responsibilities and duties as may be assigned by the Coordinator of Fine Arts in keeping with the policies of District 86.
15. Participate in in-service training programs authorized by the District Superintendent.
16. Participate in workshops and clinics as assigned by the Coordinator of Fine Arts.
17. Develop and prepare a personal plan for continued professional growth.
18. Seek assistance from the Coordinator of Fine Arts, Principal(s), other Administrators, Fine Arts Faculty peers, consultants or other specialists to improve teaching abilities, skills and management techniques.
19. Perform other related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by Coordinator or Designee.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
1. Strong communication, public relation, and interpersonal skills.
2. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback.
3. Ability to compose correspondence, reports, and/or other required written materials.
4. Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets information.
5. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints.
6. Displays courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
1. Ability to perform basic math using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals consistent with the duties of this position.

REASONING ABILITY:
1. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and information furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
2. Ability to identify and define problem(s), collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
2. Promotes a harassment-free environment.
3. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships; demonstrates a commitment to teamwork.
4. Ability to learn and utilize office equipment, computers, and software especially as systems are updated.
5. Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.
6. Extensive knowledge of and ability to perform duties in compliance with all district, Board, state and federal laws, methods, requirements, policies, procedures, and activities pertinent to the duties of this position.
7. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
8. Ability to prepare and maintain accurate files and records.
9. Ability to meet strict deadlines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters when performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Employee experiences constant interruptions and inflexible deadlines. The noise level in this environment is quiet to moderate. Duties are performed primarily indoors and occasionally outdoors. In-district and out-of-town travel required as necessary for training and/or to carry out duties and responsibilities.

Salary and Benefits: 
Bargaining Agreement Union Position: The salary schedules for the 2022-2025 school years click on the link: https://www.joliet86.org/file.aspx?DocumentId=13421

*Maximum 10 years full time Certified Teaching Experience
Application Procedures: Applications are considered complete when all required materials are submitted including 1) an online application, 2) unofficial copies of all college and/or university transcripts, and 3) list three recent references with an email address from past or current professional employment. The District uses an on-line application that will be available at www.joliet86.org. All required documents should be attached to your on-line application.