TITLE - Teacher, Art

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Credential

California credential authorizing instruction of Art Education

Sufficient to meet credential requirements

Experience

None required

Personal

See District requirements

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of and ability to implement the subject matter, philosophical, social, and educational concepts relative to the duties and responsibilities listed on this

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Director of Learning

Teaches knowledge and skills in a general art program which may include crafts, photography and principles of publication (yearbook), utilizing goals, objectives and the course of study adopted by the Board of Education

Provides instruction by which pupils develop aesthetic concepts and appreciations, and the ability to make qualitative judgments about art

Develops instructional plans and organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration and working time

Provides individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils with varying intellectual and artistic abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities

Instructs pupils in proper care and use of tools and equipment

Organizes storage areas and controls use of materials, equipment, and tools to prevent loss or abuse, and to minimize time required for distribution and collection

Evaluates each pupil’s performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings, and prepares progress reports

Maintains professional competence through participation in in-service education activities provided by the District and/or in self-selected professional growth activities





Acts as resource person on an inter-departmental level to relate appropriate aspects of art to other subject areas

Relationships and Related Responsibilities

Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly and productive studio environment

Instructs pupils in citizenship, basic communication skills, and other general elements of the course of study common to all teachers, as specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district

Communicates with parents and school counselors on the individual pupil’s progress

Identifies students’ needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems

Professional Attitude, Responsibilities and Participation

Selects and requisitions books, instructional materials, tools, instructional aids, and maintains required inventory records

Plans and presents art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit pupils’ work for the school and the community. May sponsor exhibits from outside sources

Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school of assignment and/or on a District level. May teach under modular or adaptable scheduling plans

Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day

Performs basic attendance accounting and business services as required

Shares in sponsorship of student activities and participates in faculty committees

May plan and coordinate the work of aides, teacher assistants, or other professionals

ACCOUNTABILITY

Person to whom responsible

Building Principal

Evaluator

Building Principal / Assistant Principal

Persons responsible to Teacher, Art

Those designated by the Building Principal

📌 Temporary Art Teacher @ Paloma Elementary (San Marcos)
🏢 San Marcos Unified School District
📍 San Marcos