STEAM Art & Design Teacher, Elementary (.6 FTE)

Title: STEAM Art & Design Teacher Elementary

Reports to: Site Principal

Salary Schedule Range: Depends on Experience (Highest placement would be at Class III Step 13 of the Teacher Salary Schedule.) Annual stipends for a Masters and Doctorate degrees.

Benefits: Eligible to participate in District health vision dental and term life insurance.

Purpose of Position: The STEAM Art & Design Teacher will be responsible for delivering instruction directly related to Science Technology Engineering Art and Math (STEAM) to develop a makers mindset in each student. Assist in developing an interest in and the ability for creative expression apply an interdisciplinary approach consistent with school guidelines develop aesthetic understandings and appreciations and discover and develop talents of students in the field of STEAM.

Essential Functions:

Equity

• Serve as a teacher for the educational program that delivers on the unique needs of a socio-economically culturally ethnically racially and linguistically diverse student population.
• Maintain a classroom environment that focuses on academic behavioral and social-emotional well-being prevention and implements practices that ensure equitable outcomes for all students.
• Manage and organize the classroom with a focus on equity accountability student-centered approach and a positive culture and climate.
• Implement classroom practices that ensure equitable outcomes for all students.
• Engage in professional learning that enhances the achievement of all students particularly socio-economically culturally ethnically racially and linguistically diverse student populations.
• Ensure that classroom resources are utilized in a way that addresses the needs of our most vulnerable learners.
• Commit to carrying out school goals and objectives so that all learners are prioritized.

Accountability

• Abide by the California Education Code the Administrative Code of California and the policies and regulations of the Santa Barbara Unified School District.
• Implement with fidelity the instructional program to meet the needs of a socio-economically culturally ethnically racially and linguistically diverse student population.
• Implement classroom instruction and student supports based on student achievement data.
• Review the results of assessments and implement interventions to ensure that all students meet grade-level proficiencies.
• Support the achievement of all students in particular a heightened level of focus on socio-economically culturally ethnically racially and linguistically diverse student populations.

Student-Centered

• Carry out the schools program expectations to meet the needs of all segments of the community.
• Provide opportunities for students to see their own background and experiences through the curriculum.
• Be aware and responsive to the individual needs of each student and family.
• Communicating important classroom information to all students and families in the classes.

Culture and Climate

• Establish and maintain high expectations for achievement and implement systematic supports using the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) so all students can achieve standards.
• Participate in family engagement programs
• Carry out the schools student behavior policies and procedures with an emphasis on addressing the disproportionality of the systems impact on specific student groups (i.e. students of color students with disabilities socio-economically disadvantaged).
• Assume responsibility before during and after school hours for the health safety and welfare of students.
• Maintain the classroom as a safe space for students.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

• Ability to work at a desk conference table or in meetings of various configurations.
• Ability to stand and circulate for extended periods of time.
• Ability to see for purposes of reading laws and codes rules and policies and other printed matter and observing students.
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal speech levels.
• Ability to bend and twist stoop and kneel. Ability to reach in all directions.
• Repetitive use of arms wrists and hands.
• Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to push up to 10 pounds.
• Moderate to high stress levels.
• Climate is normal; occasional adverse weather conditions and the classroom may be noisy.
• Occasional outdoor classroom work.
• Regular Contact with students teachers school staff district staff parents and community members.
• Special Hazards: Paint thinner and ink fumes.
• Tools/Equipment: Kiln glass cutters and paint brushes.

Required Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid California Single Subject credential with authorization to teach art and a Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development (CLAD or BCLAD) credential or equivalent.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Non Discrimination Statement:

The Santa Barbara Unified School District prohibits discrimination harassment intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity color ancestry national origin nationality immigration status religion sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression or disability affiliation with Scouting America or other designated youth groups association with a person or group having one or more of these characteristics or any other basis protected by law in its educational programs activities and employment. Direct questions or complaints to Student & Family Services 720 Santa Barbara Street Santa Barbara CA 93101; ext. 6278 or 6208 (English and Spanish); .

The District reserves the right to update revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.