TITLE: Art Teacher
QUALIFICATIONS: As set by the State certification requirements
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bilingual, English and Spanish
REPORTS TO: Principal or designee
SUPERVISES: N/A
JOB GOAL: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, responsible citizens.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:- Guides the learning process towards the achievement of National Core Arts Standards for Arts across the 6-8 grade band.
- Prepares and carries out plans for instruction which, as much as possible, meet the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
- Employs instructional methods and materials that are appropriate, with consideration given to resources available, technology, program load, and other considerations.
- Utilizes available technology in instructional settings.
- Evaluates, communicates, and follows up on student progress on a regular basis.
- Maintains a classroom environment conductive to instruction and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
- Establishes a positive climate for learning; encourages students to do well and to develop a degree of responsibility for learning.
- Consults and collaborates regularly with colleagues, students and parents to improve student learning; as deemed necessary seeks assistance of school specialists for students with special learning disabilities.
- Assist the administration in implementing policies, rules, and regulations covering student life and conduct.
- Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures and maintains order in the classroom.
- Encourage student artistic exploration within all the arts, guiding them to step outside of comfort zone, while also encouraging their existing artistic strengths.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten-month year. Salary and work year are determined by the Board of Education and the Teachers’ Bargaining Unit.
EVALUATION: Annually by the principal or designee
SALARY: As determined by NLEA contract and Board of Education.
New London Public Schools
New London, Connecticut
New London Public School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Candidates from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Revised: March 2025
