Art Instructor

Job Summary:

Garrett County Public Schools is seeking a qualified Art Teacher to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing academic instruction and developing program-related activities to help students develop and demonstrate necessary skills, knowledge, and attitudes.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare lessons, assignments, and instructional materials.
Establish clear goals and learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, GCPS curriculum framework, and knowledge of human growth and development.
Prepare, administer, and correct assessments and record results.
Select and use appropriate instructional strategies to present subject matter to students.
Evaluate student progress using appropriate assessment techniques.
Maintain order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning.
Take all appropriate safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Create a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives.
Counsel pupils when academic and behavioral problems arise.
Confer with parents and students regarding progress of assigned students and arrange and participate in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences, as necessary.
Serve on special committees, as necessary.
Maintain accurate and complete records as required by the school, applicable programs and agencies, law, Board Policy, and Administrative Procedure.
Account for and order classroom and program equipment and supplies, as necessary.
Attend and actively participate in staff/faculty meetings and appropriate job-related professional development.
Improve skill and knowledge base in subject matter, current trends, research, methodology, technology, multicultural content, problem-solving strategies, and interdisciplinary connections.
Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for substitutes and volunteers, as necessary.
Contribute to the short-term and long-term successes of students, staff, school, and the system in general.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Engage in life-long learning of professional and technical knowledge by attending appropriate workshops, reviewing professional publications and websites, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
Present a courteous and professional demeanor at all times.
Demonstrate proficiency, flexibility, self-motivation, accountability and ownership, and a positive demeanor.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Standard Professional Certificate issued by the Maryland State Department of Education in art education.
Excellent written and verbal skills.
Outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills, including, but not limited to, the ability to interact successfully with diverse stakeholders.
Proficiency in a variety of technology and applications.
Successful management of confidential information and materials.
History of initiative, discretion, leadership, and independent judgment.
Demonstrated understanding of and attention to detail, especially as it relates to student safety and well-being.
History of professionalism and strong work ethic.
Ability to work independently and as a team player.
Ability to serve as a positive role model for students, staff, and other stakeholders.
Ability to maintain emotional control while addressing stressful situations.
Ability to stand, sit, walk, climb stairs, balance, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, bend, push, and pull.
Ability to lift and transport heavy to moderately heavy objects averaging 40-60 lbs.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to use mouse, keyboard, other appropriate technology, and instructional manipulatives.
Regular and predictable attendance.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job either with or without reasonable accommodations.
Ability to successfully implement county classroom behavior strategies and individual student behavior plans.

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced Professional Certificate issued by the Maryland State Department of Education in the areas of art education.
Masters Degree, or higher, in applicable field from an accredited college or university.
Minimum three (3) years of teaching art in an elementary school setting.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Garrett County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, and gender identity, status as a veteran or disability in matters affecting employment.

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