Art instructor Jobs in Colorado Springs, CO

Location :

Chinook Trail Middle School

Recruiting Start Date :

02 / 19 / 2025

Estimated Start Date :

08 / 06 / 2025

Do you want to empower children to learn how to learn through relevant, real-world issues? Do you believe in education that supports each students' gifts and passions? Would you like to work at a high functioning learning organization that is based on relationships and respect?

At Chinook Trail Middle School, our teachers work together to develop inspiring, relevant learning experiences for our students. We care about each other's success, our students' experience, and work hard to constantly innovate. We are committed to our students and contributing to progressive secondary school reform efforts. If you have boundless energy, an inherent trust in students, a desire to collaborate with peers, and an ambition to positively impact children and public education as a profession, then we want to hear from you.

Viable candidates will possess a conceptual understanding of competency-based education, standards-based grading, and project-based learning.

A licensed professional who designs and delivers learning experiences for students in a grade level and / or content area; organizes and facilitates the learning process utilizing a variety of evidence-based instructional practices and applicable technology; participates in a community of learning to develop and refine knowledge and skills for the academic, civic, social and emotional success of students; consistently evaluates student progress, makes appropriate adjustments, and communicates student progress; regularly collaborates, reflects, and grows to improve learning opportunities for students.

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.

• Reports consistently for work as scheduled
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
• Demonstrates mastery of and pedagogical expertise in the content taught; at elementary is an expert in literacy and mathematics and is knowledgeable in all other content; at secondary has knowledge of literacy and mathematics and is a content area expert
• Provides instruction aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards and the organized plan of instruction
• Develops and implements lessons that connect to a variety of content areas and disciplines; emphasizes literacy and mathematical practices
• Demonstrates knowledge of the content, central concepts, inquiry, appropriate evidence-based instructional practices, and specialized characteristics of the disciplines being taught
• Establishes a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students
• Fosters a predictable learning environment characterized by acceptable student behavior and efficient use of time in which each student has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults and peers
• Demonstrate an awareness of, a commitment to, and a respect for multiple aspects of diversity, while working toward common goals as a community of learners
• Engages students as individuals, including those with diverse needs and interests, across a range of ability levels by adapting their teaching for the benefit of all students
• Works collaboratively with the families and / or significant adults for the benefit of students
• Plans and delivers effective instruction and creates an environment that facilitates learning for their students
• Demonstrates knowledge about the ways in which learning takes place, including the levels of intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of their students
• Uses formal and informal methods to assess student learning, provide feedback, and to use results to inform planning and instruction
• Integrates and utilizes appropriate available technology to engage students in authentic learning experiences
• Establishes and communicates high expectations and use processes to support the development of critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Provides students with opportunities to work in teams and develop leadership
• Models and promotes effective communication
• Demonstrates professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and leadership
• Demonstrates high standards for professional conduct
• Links professional growth to professional goals
• Responds to a complex, dynamic environment
• Demonstrates leadership in the school, the community, and the teaching profession
• Assesses the progress of students on a regular basis and provides reports as required
• Complies with applicable state and federal laws, district administrative policies, procedures, and practices, and location requirements
• Ensures that students are supervised at all times
• Follows established policies and procedures regarding the health, safety, welfare, and education of students
• Implements by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
• Instructs, assesses, and differentiates for all students' academic, social, emotional, and health needs
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy
• Makes provision for availability to students and parents for education-related purposes when required or requested
• Manages materials and supplies
• Models appropriate conduct at all times
• Performs duties as directed by supervisors and administrators
• Performs non-instructional duties as directed
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for educational support staff and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with supervisor, evaluates their job performance
• Responds as directed and as necessary in safety and / or crisis situations
• Supervises volunteers and paraprofessionals where applicable
• Uses and integrates technology to support professional responsibilities, instruction, data interpretation, and student learning
• Uses effective conflict resolution
• Uses feedback and reflects about professional practice to improve teaching and learning

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive.

Physical Demands : The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. All physical demands, if listed, are considered essential functions

Cognitive Functions : The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills.

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor's (Baccalaureate) degree (e.g., B.A., A.B., B.S.), Meets subject, grade level, and / or content area qualifications consistent with Colorado Department of Education and Academy District 20 requirements - Academy District 20, Teacher License : Initial - Colorado Department of Education, Teacher License : Professional - Colorado Department of Education

Preferred Qualifications :

Compensation Range :

51,250.00-$81,624.00

Based on education and experience at 100% FTE)

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

37.5

Hours per Day : 7.5 hour(s) per day

Number of Days per Year :

183 days M-F

Benefits Eligibility :

Full-time - Regular

For more information on our benefits, please visit Employee Benefits | Academy District 20 (asd20.org).

FLSA Status :

United States of America (Exempt)

How to Apply :

New applicants (including current district staff members) must use the Workday application portal. Documents emailed directly to a supervisor will not be considered for application purposes and will not receive a response. A completed online application also includes the following uploaded documents in PDF format :

Please do not call to request site visits or interviews at the school / location. Please direct all inquiries via the email address indicated on the posting.

Hiring Manager Email :

[email protected]