Secondary Fine Arts Teacher

Department: Secondary School

Reports To: Secondary Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt – Full Time

Schedule: 10 months

Benefits Eligible: Full Benefits

JOB SUMMARY:

To plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic, social, and spiritual potential while incorporating the biblical worldview in every area. Work is performed under the supervision of the secondary principal.

Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:

Ability to integrate biblical worldview and character development into daily instruction
Modeling of Christ-like character, integrity, and kindness
Comfort leading prayer, devotionals, or faith-based discussions appropriate for young learners
Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
Develops schemes of work, lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established procedures.
Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
Provide appropriate feedback on work.
Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development.
Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.
Prepare required reports on students and activities.
Participate in department, school, community and parent meetings.
Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
Prepare the classroom for class activities.
Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
Observe and evaluate student’s performance and development.
Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.
Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:

Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
Participate in appropriate professional activities.
Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations as directed.
Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Ability Required:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

B.S. degree from an accredited institution or related field teaching.  Florida State certification in teaching in appropriate subject areas (certification preferred/the ability to be certified within three years of being hired is required).
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology.
Meet professional teacher education requirements of school and state.

Physical Requirements

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Expected Teaching Assignments:

7th & 8th Grade Art
Art I & Art II
AP Art
Portfolio