Elementary Art Teacher - Whitson 2025 - 2026
Elementary Art Teacher - Whitson 2025 - 2026
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Job Description
Reports To: Immediate Supervisor: Building Principal
Position Purpose:Topeka Public School elementary teachers demonstrate a commitment to learning for all students by maintaining organized childcentered classrooms by presenting contentrich and standardsbased lessons and activities by meeting individual needs through the use of assessments and data and by using a variety of instructional strategies that are reflective of current best practices and successful applicant will be able to coach teachers on how to incorporate the visual arts into their curriculum build community partnerships set short and long term goals to infuse the visual arts throughout the entire school teach art during the school day coordinate visual arts events assemblies and speakers to showcase student work and to expose students to the many different medians included within the visual arts field of study.
Qualifications:
The classroom teacher will meet all qualifications and behavior standards as set by the Kansas Department of Education. In accordance with certification requirements and the performance expectations of Topeka Public Schools all classroom teachers shall meet the following employment criteria:
- The minimum of a Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university.
- A valid Kansas Teachers Certificate (applicable levelarea endorsements preferred).
- ESOL Endorsement preferred.
- A completed credential file that meets the Topeka Public Schools standards.
- Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience.
- Evidence of the willingness and the ability to comply with the standards for ethical and professional performance established by the State Board of Education.
- Regular and predictable attendance is essential.
Physical/Emotional Requirements:This incumbent may be required to use the skills and abilities outlined below during any part of the working day.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to walk sit talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to interact with staff and to meet demands from several people. The employee is responsible for the work output of others. On occasion the employee may be required to work extended hours.
Performance Responsibilities:
- Communicates high expectations to all learners
- Incorporates appropriate use of technology
- Effectively implements the districtadopted curriculum
- Develops lesson plans by incorporating effective lesson design
- Routinely integrates a variety of informal and formal assessments into instruction
- Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing protocol
- Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve effective participation in activities and learning experiences
- Maintains uptodate records of student progress
- Creates a positive inviting and safe learning environment
- Communicates effectively and promotes positive interpersonal relationships
- Supports the Districts educational mission for all students and implements all Board regulations and policies in a fair and equitable manner
- Advocate for the visual arts
- Maintains confidentiality
- Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as the principal or superintendent may assign
Terms of Employment:
Salary and work year to be determined in accordance with the Professional Agreement and approved by the Topeka Public Schools USD 501 Board of Education.
Evaluation:
Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Topeka Public Schools Board of Education policies for professional certified employees.
Employment Type
Full-Time
