<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Job Title: Art Teacher</p> <p>Reports To: Principal and/or Instructional Leader</p> <p>Location: Momauguin School</p> <p>Level: Elementary</p> <p>Education:</p> <ul> <li>The successful candidate must hold current CT certification in Art Education- (042) </li><li>BA (preferred MA) from an accredited college or university. </li></ul> <p>The successful candidate must have in-depth knowledge of:</p> <ul> <li>developing students' understanding of art concepts and skills </li><li>integrating technology into instruction </li><li>strong classroom management and organizational skills </li><li>differentiation </li><li>content area literacy </li><li>assessment (summative and formative) </li></ul> <p>Responsibilities and Duties:</p> <ul> <li>Create a classroom environment that supports students' development of art content knowledge, conceptual understandings, and related skills </li><li>Implementing research-based instructional practices </li><li>Using a variety of assessment tools and analyzing student data to drive instruction </li><li>Communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers, support staff, and administrators </li><li>Think flexibly and adapt to the specific instructional needs of students </li><li>Collect data to measure impact on instruction and student achievement </li><li>Develop goals related to teacher practice, student growth and school improvement </li><li>Develop and revise curriculum and various types of assessments that align with district initiatives </li><li>Collaborating with other teachers/ disciplines </li></ul> <p>Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.</p> <p>This is a specialized teaching position that falls under the Teachers' Contract. This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions, and responsibilities which comprises this position.</p> <p>East Haven Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, females, handicapped, and veterans are encouraged to apply.</p>