Art Teacher - Intermediate School

Westfield Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for anticipated openings. RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of authorized administrators shall:

• Teach knowledge and skills in art, including crafts, drawing, painting, lettering, design, commercial art, art history, and three-dimensional art to elementary students, utilizing the course of study adopted by the Westfield Public Schools and appropriate curriculum publications as guidelines in teaching individual course content
• Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district
• Provide instruction by which students develop aesthetic concepts and appreciation and the ability to make qualitative judgments about art
• Demonstrate techniques in activities such as drawing, painting, and modeling, using standard and teacher-prepared instruction aids
• Develop instructional plans and organize class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and working time
• Provide individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying intellectual and artistic abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities.
• Instruct students in proper care and use of tools and equipment.
• Plans and present art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit students' work for the school and the community.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
• Identify students needs, and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems.
• Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day.
• Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education.
• Participate in faculty committees and sponsorship of student activities.
• Work cooperatively with all aspects of the school administrative team/faculty and citizens to insure the highest quality of educational programs.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the building principal or Superintendent of Schools.

The salary and terms of employment will be commensurate with the Westfield Education Association Unit A contract. Salary placement will be based on information contained in the application as submitted. Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Westfield School committee policy on evaluation.