Newton High School Art Teacher (2025-26)

QUALIFICATIONS:   

1. Licensed in the State of Kansas
2. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board of education may find appropriate and acceptable

REPORTS TO:  BUILDING PRINCIPAL

JOB GOAL:  To develop in each pupil an interest in and the ability for expressing himself creatively in visual terms, utilizing skills and techniques of artistic expression appropriate to the pupils interests and abilities; to develop aesthetic understandings and appreciations; to discover and develop talents of pupils in the field of art.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Teaches knowledge and skills in art, including crafts, drawing, painting, lettering, design, commercial art, art history, and three-dimensional art to secondary pupils, following the course of study adopted by the board of education, and other appropriate learning activities.
2. Provides instruction by which pupils develop aesthetic concepts and appreciations and the ability to make qualitative judgments about art.
3. Demonstrates techniques in activities such as drawing, painting, and modeling, using standard and teacher-prepared instructional aids.
4. Develops instructional plans and organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and working time.
5. 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.
6. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly and productive studio environment.
7. Instructs pupils in proper care and use of tools and equipment.
8. 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.
9. Evaluates each pupils performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings, and prepares progress reports.
10. Selects and requisitions books, instructional materials, tools, instructional aids, and maintains required inventory records.
11. Plans and presents art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit pupils work for the school and the community.
12. Maintains professional competence through professional learning provided by the district and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.
13. Maintains an auditable record of pupil attendance and makes daily reports of pupils absent each period.
14. Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school of assignment or on a district level.
15. Performs other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Design Class requirements for Art position:

• Experience and demonstrated success planning and implementing design projects.
• Demonstrated design skills, understanding of design thinking and process.
• Experience in arts basics and ceramics.Teaching the fundamentals of clay, handbuilding and wheel, as well as firing electric and gas kilns. 
• Teachers foster creativity while providing hands-on instruction in art basics. 
• A familiarity of standard industry hardware and software is required, in addition to keeping up with upgrades and advancements.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Salary and length of contract to be established by the board of education.

EVALUATION:  Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the boards policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

• Ability to teach knowledge and skills in art
• Ability to develop plans and organize time
• Ability to plan displays and exhibit art work