Visual Arts Teacher - BROWN ES

JOB TITLE:

Visual Arts Teacher

REPORTS TO:

Principal

WORK DAYS:

9 Months (187 days)

SALARY:

Certified Schedule 16

($44,769-$90,230)

LOCATION:

Various Locations

FLSA

Status:

EXEMPT

X

NON EXEMPT

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Art Teacher will create a classroom environment that supports the creativity in students using skills and techniques of artistic expression. Develop aesthetic understandings and appreciations to discover and develop talents of students in the field of art.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach the history of art, illustration, and commercial art through lectures, which includes elements of design and modern principals or art.
• Provide instruction by which students demonstrate techniques in activities such as drawing and painting.
• Introduce techniques and procedures for painting, sketching, designing, and sculpting.
• Encourage students to develop personal styles and express themselves through the medium of art.
• Organize instruction for students to understand the versatility of acrylic paintings, dry brushing, staining, layering, and underpainting.
• Model the appropriate proper care and use of tools and equipment.
• Evaluate student's performance and growth in knowledge for progress reports and report cards.
• Maintain professional competence through professional development.
• Prepare students and participate in All City and District-Wide Showcases/Performances.
• Participate in curriculum development programs, such as art club and exhibits.
• Maintain a familiarity with current educational issues and trends.
• Use current technology for instruction and management purposes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to produce visual arts and sculpture.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals and different approaches to drawing media techniques.
• Diversified knowledge of various art forms, such as digital arts, photography, printmaking,
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
  QUALIFICATIONS:
  
  • Valid Alabama Professional Certificate in Education.
  • Bachelor's Degree or higher in Visual Arts from an accredited college or university.
  • Must meet Every Student Succeed Act (ESSA) federal and state requirements or a willingness to meet the requirements.
  
  SUCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE
  
  APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
  
  • Completed Application (Teach in Alabama)
  • Resume (uploaded to application)
  • Three (3) returned References (Teach in Alabama)
  PLEASE ENSURE ALL INFORMATION IS CURRENT WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD
  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities.

REVISED:

February 2023

Please Note: All candidates must submit to a background check ( https://www.cogentid.com/al/index_adeNew.htm ). Employment is contingent upon candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Birmingham Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Birmingham Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.