Job Details

Job Summary

This posting is for applicants interested in being considered for the 25/26 school year. A list of vacancies will be available on or around April 3rd.

Arts & Career Ed. (PC#143295)
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Job Description / Essential Elements:

Job Description: Elementary Visual Art Teacher

BASIC FUNCTION

Under direction provide instruction and support for student success and achievement for all students in grades K - 6 with focus on developing standards based sequential visual art experiences in order to build sustainability for the pathway to the secondary arts programs.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(may include, but not limited to the following)

• Implement the philosophy, goals, objectives, and policies adopted by the Board of Trustees as delineated in Board policy.
• Develop students' visual art appreciation and skills via standards based instruction.
• Model instruction to students integrating core content areas with visual arts in day to day instruction.
• Develop lesson plans in collaboration with site and grade level teams addressing specific educational needs of students.
• Provide direct, instructional support and guidance to teachers integrating arts within the classroom and content areas.
• Provide formal and informal staff development/training related to both research and practice for classroom teachers and site administrators.
• Collaborate weekly with grade K - 6 certificated teachers, as well as site leadership teams, to develop strategies and support services that provide for seamless district-wide transitions.
• Meet monthly with the District Visual and Performing Arts team and Lead Teachers.
• Document teaching and student's progress/activities/outcomes and providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals.
• Monitor student progress towards achievement of the district goals through review and analysis of data to ensure all decisions and program implementations are data driven.
• Conduct research and utilize data driven teaching practices to ensure students success and achievement.
• Maintain current pedagogical research based practices surrounding effective learning for all types of learners including: English Learners, Standard English Learners, and historically underserved populations.
• Maintain current research based practices with best practices for visual arts instruction.

• Instruct students for the purpose of improving their visual art appreciation and visual art skills via standards based instruction.
• Demonstrate applicable equipment and supplies.

• Develop goals and action plans that are in alignment with the district and Educational Services.
• Participate in various meetings e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, site meeting, etc. for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information; and/or meeting credential requirements.

• Follow state and federal guidelines delineated in California Education Code and federal law.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, procedures, rules, codes, regulations, techniques and strategies of district visual art programs.
• Statewide and national visual art programs.
• National visual art standards.
• Effective work with individuals and groups.
• Effective lesson and unit development.
• Effective evaluation of impact of standards based instruction.
• Effective time management skills.
• Interpersonal and varied communication skills.
• Proficient computer technology and software skills.

Ability to:

• Effectively instruct and demonstrate standards based instruction in visual art.
• Effectively and efficiently perform highly responsible certificated teacher functions, duties and activities.
• Engage in culturally responsive pedagogical practices to meet the needs of all students.
• Provide support for schools to accelerate student achievement.
• Establish and meet schedules and time lines.
• Work with discretion and confidentiality.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and evaluate the work of students.
• Prepare clear and concise student reports.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships and collaborate effectively with peers.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.
• Exchange and retrieve information in person and on the telephone.
• Apply policies and procedures related to the assigned duties and responsibilities of the position with good judgment in a variety of situations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university is required; Advanced Degree or Masters in Visual Art is desirable.

Credential Requirements

Valid California Single Subject Art teaching credential with English Language Learner Authorization. NCLB Compliance in Visual Arts. An additional Multiple Subjects teaching credential is also preferred.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, BONDING AND/OR TESTING REQUIRED

A current California Driver's License and proof of insurance are required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position will include office and school environments.

Physical Abilities

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to:

• Lift, carry, push and/or pull items with a strength factor of medium work.
• Hear and speak to exchange information in person or on the telephone.
• See to read a variety of materials.
• Possess dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
• Stand or walk.
• Bend at the waist, kneel or crouch to file materials.
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Reach above shoulders to file materials.
• Climb a stool/ladder.

Hazards

None identified

Requirements / Qualifications

• Credential Copy (Valid CA Single Subject Art credential with English Language Learner authorization OR Multiple Subjects credential with Supplemental Authorization in Introductory Art with English Language Learner authorization)
• Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Letters Required)
• Resume (Provide clear evidence of required experience)

Comments and Other Information

Twin Rivers Unified School District is the 27th largest school district in California by enrollment, according to the California Department of Education. We serve approximately 27,000 students who come from families that speak 46 languages.

Our district includes four comprehensive high schools, five middle schools and 29 elementary schools. Twin Rivers also offers families the option of two alternative high schools, two special education centers, an independent learning center, a community day school, an opportunity school, preschools, three dependent charter schools and Twin Rivers Adult School.

Twin Rivers serves an 82 square mile area covering the communities of Arden Fair, Del Paso Heights, Dos Rios, Elverta, Foothill Farms, Gardenland, McClellan Park, Natomas, Northgate, North Highlands, North Sacramento, Robla, Rio Linda and Woodlake.

Twin Rivers Unified School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying, you should immediately contact the school site principal, and/or Chief Human Resources Official of Human Resources/Labor Relations (CCR Title 5 and Title IX Officer), Gina Carreon, at 916-###-####. A copy of TRUSD uniform complaint or TRUSD non-discrimination policy are available upon request.