Art Teacher (Anticipated Vacancy 2026-2027)

Position Title: Art Teacher (Anticipated Vacancy 2026-2027)
Contract Term: 10 Month Teacher Contract
Salary: Teacher Salary Scale Commensurate with Experience (Based on FY27 Salary Scale)
Department: J.S. Russell Middle School
Reports To: Building Principal
FLSA Status: Exempt
Start Date: August 1

Position Summary

The Art Teacher is responsible for providing high quality visual arts instruction to students in grades 7 and 8 in alignment with the Virginia Visual Arts Standards of Learning. The teacher fosters creativity critical thinking and artistic expression while maintaining a safe supportive and engaging learning environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Art Teacher shall:

Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate visual arts instruction aligned with the Virginia Visual Arts Standards of Learning
Teach one or more art courses based on documented certification and division needs
Instruct multiple classes of students throughout the instructional day
Develop and implement weekly lesson plans using a variety of instructional strategies and materials
Assess document and monitor student performance and progress
Provide timely and constructive feedback to support student growth and creative development
Maintain a safe orderly and respectful classroom and studio environment
Collaborate with administrators colleagues and support staff to enhance instructional practices
Communicate effectively with parents or guardians regarding student progress as needed
Provide additional instructional support for students requiring remediation or enrichment
Participate in professional development faculty meetings and school related activities as required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of middle school instructional practices and adolescent development
Strong understanding of visual arts concepts techniques and creative processes
Ability to integrate creativity critical thinking and problem solving into instruction
Effective classroom management and organizational skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to use instructional technology and digital tools to support learning

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university
Valid Virginia teaching license with appropriate Visual Arts endorsement or eligibility for licensure
Prior middle school teaching experience preferred

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Brunswick County Public Schools is committed to a policy of non-discrimination based upon race color national origin religion sex disability and age in the administration of any of its educational programs activities or with respect to employment. Inquiries should be directed to Brunswick County Public Schools Human Resources Department 1718 Farmers Field Road Lawrenceville Virginia 23868. EMAIL:

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