Art teacher Jobs in Scottsdale, AZ

PENDERGAST SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description

JOB TITLE : Art Teacher

EXEMPT : Yes JOB CODE :

SALARY LEVEL : Certified Salary Schedule DEPARTMENT :

LOCATION : School(s) TERM OF EMPLOYMENT : In accordance with

REPORTS TO : Principalcurrent school schedule

POSITION LEVEL : DATE APPROVED :

SUMMARY : To develop in children an interest in and the ability to express themselves creatively in visual terms, utilizing skills and techniques of artistic expression appropriate to their interests and appreciation; to develop aesthetic understanding and appreciation; to assist, coordinate, consult with and supervise other teachers discovering and developing talents of children in the field of art.

SUPERVISES : Instructional Assistant (if applicable)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor's Degree with major or minor in art
• Arizona Teaching Certificate
• Two's years successful teaching experience with at least one year in art education

Such alternatives to the above required & preferred qualifications as the Superintendent / Designee may find appropriate and acceptable

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

EVALUATION :

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provision of the Board policy or evaluation of professional personnel.

LANGUAGE SKILLS :

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret education materials and programs. Ability to write reports, procedure manuals, and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of teachers, students, administration, and the community.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS :

Ability to work with mathematical such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential 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 required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to handle, or feel objects, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.