Art Teacher 2023-24 - North
PURPOSE
Provides students with qualitative information and experiences in design, techniques, and aesthetics, for the purpose of developing a life-long appreciation for the visual arts.
Assigned Responsibilities
- Prepares students to be more visually aware of the world around them.
- Trains the student to respond to and justify judgments of works of art.
- Teaches students to express ideas and feelings through visual form.
- Guides students in the study of historical and contemporary aspects of visual arts from all cultures.
- Identifies, diagnoses, and prescribes remediation for problems in the students' creative work.
- Matches activities and materials to individual and groups skills and needs.
- Designs or selects and uses planned sequences of instruction for the development of design ideas and media technique.
- Maximizes time when students are paying attention and working on tasks directly related to the subject matter.
- Conducts interesting and well-paced classes using a variety of instructional techniques and materials.
- Makes sure students understand what to do before undertaking assignments.
- Assesses, keeps track of, and provides feedback promptly and often to students on their progress and assignments.
- Uses a grading system that is consistent, fair, and supportable.
- Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities as assigned.
- Provides instruction based on designated instructional guides, or develops alternate materials in prescribed district format.
- Maintains an orderly and supportive classroom environment in which students are actively participating and show respect for one another and for the teacher.
- Ensures that instructional activities and materials are clearly related to District, school, and department goals and objectives.
- Participates cooperatively on school, area, and district-wide activities.
- Follows specific standards, policies, and procedures of the building and district.
- Selects and requisitions required art equipment and supplies.
- Ensures that art equipment is properly used, maintained, and stored, and that inventory records are accurate and current.
Minimum Qualifications
- Oregon Teaching Certificate valid for assignment.
- A portfolio of quality examples of personal work in area(s) of specialty (must bring to interview).
- Knowledge of design elements and principles.
Additional Qualifications
As assigned.
Drawing
- Working knowledge of and the ability to demonstrate at least five drawing media and techniques associated with each.
- Ability to structure drawing problems for students to resolve.
- Working knowledge of and the ability to demonstrate matting and frame making techniques.
Calligraphy:
- Working knowledge of several writing techniques.
- Basic knowledge of bookbinding.
- Basic knowledge of papermaking.
- Ability to select papers for calligraphy.
Printing
- Working knowledge of at least three painting media--oil, acrylic, and water color.
- Knowledge of the history of painting in Europe and the United States.
- Ability to structure art problems and demonstrate techniques.
Weaving
- Working knowledge of basic loom and off-loom weaving techniques.
- Working knowledge of several cultural forms of weaving.
- Understanding of design concepts as related to weaving.
Batik
- Working knowledge of dye mixing and application techniques.
- Awareness of the safety aspects of the batik process.
- Understanding of traditional and contemporary approaches to design.
Jewelry
- Working knowledge of metal fabrication techniques (sawing, soldering, forging, finishing).
- Ability to demonstrate enameling and casting methods.
Pottery
Working knowledge of wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques, and glazing methods.
Photography
- Knowledge of black and white photo materials and processing.
- Knowledge of cameras and their operation.
- Knowledge of how to mount and prepare work for formal display.
- Knowledge of dark room organization and operation for efficient student use.
Print-Making
- Working knowledge of relief, intaglio, and silkscreen printing processes.
- Ability to select proper paper and inks for each of the above.
- Knowledge in printing, editing, and presentation for the demonstration of the above areas.
Sculpture
- Working knowledge of subtractive and additive sculpture methods.
- Ability to demonstrate various measuring and sculpture finishing methods.
Stained Glass
- Knowledge of design and pattern making.
- Knowledge of techniques in the construction of stained glass art.
- Ability to present and frame finished glasswork.
Start date: August 29, 2023
Type: Licensed
FTE: 1.0
Status: Permanent
Salary Range: $45,478 – $89,512 (Salary is based on the 2022-23 schedule and is subject to change)
Application Procedure: Apply online
All Applicants, please note: If selected, you will be asked to participate in an interview process. Interviews are conducted virtually, in person, or via a one-way video. Please note interviews are a required part of the hiring process, non-compliance with the interview eliminates your eligibility for the position.
Salem-Keizer School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer