Music & Art Teacher

The music and visual art teacher is part of an Encore team that teaches six classes in a range of grades daily. Our school leverages inquiry-based teaching and learning to provide students with an engaging, high-quality academic experience.

Responsibilities

Teaches skills utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities • Instructs pupils in subject matter specific in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district • Adapts material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge pupils • Adapts the curriculum to provide individual, small group or remedial instruction to meet the needs of the individual pupil • • Encourages pupils to think independently and to express original ideas Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment • Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems • • Communicates with parents and other concerned individuals on pupil progress • Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day • Administers or monitors group tests • Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities • Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which he will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines • • Seeks to involve parents/corporation/industry and community in education of youth

Qualifications

Valid Ohio teaching certificate in appropriate subject area • Must be Highly Qualified in appropriate subject area • Evidence of exemplary classroom teaching experience A special commitment to helping urban students to succeed; with an emphasis on urban schools representing a variety of socioeconomic levels, racial and ethnic backgrounds • Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with administrators, teachers, parents and community/corporate groups • • Ability to work well as part of an interdisciplinary team Willingness to spend the additional time needed to effectively meet the challenges, objectives, and purposed of the school • • Ability to be a warm, caring hard worker dedicated to human growth and development