NJSBA MANUAL FOR DEVELOPMENT OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS		
											D-20
Instruction/Curriculum

TITLE:		K-12 ART TEACHER*

QUALIFICATIONS:	
1.	Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and Subject Area Endorsement or eligibility
2.	Demonstrated knowledge of subject specialty and effective teaching methods
3.	Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
4.	Strong interpersonal and communication skills
5.	Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status 
6.	Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment
*As defined in N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-9 Instructional certificates 

REPORTS TO:	Principal/Designated Administrator

SUPERVISES:	Pupils, and when assigned, student teachers and classroom aides

JOB GOAL:	
To provide an approved education program and establish a class environment that fosters learning and personal growth; to help pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued education; and to maintain good relationships with parents and other staff members.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Class management and instruction
1.	Works to achieve the New Jersey Student Learning Standards and district educational goals and objectives by promoting active learning and skills development in the classroom.  Teaches pupils through an approved course of study using board-adopted curricula, textbooks and other appropriate teaching materials.
2.	Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides opportunities for individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil. 
3.	Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives.
4.	Assesses pupil academic progress and personal growth toward stated objectives of instruction.
5.	Maintains records of pupil's educational progress in class record books and/or board approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes.
6.	Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and resolving learning problems.
7.	Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning.
8.	Budgets class time effectively.
9.	Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to inform them about the school program and to discuss pupil progress.
10.	Devises written and oral assignments and tests that require analytical and critical thinking as well as the reproduction of facts.
11.	Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities as assigned.
12.	Works with students to leave the art room clean at the end of class time.

Meetings and professional development
1.	Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through inservice education and other professional growth activities.
2.	Participates in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees and other school system groups.
3.	Makes effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional program.
4.	Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.
5.		Fulfills the following duties specific to art instruction:
a.		Instruct pupils in art appreciation and the fundamentals of creating artistic items;
b.		Prepare participatory lesson plans and establish course goals including art appreciation;
c.		Select instruments and other materials for courses; 
d.		Demonstrate method and procedure to pupils;
e.		Observe and evaluate pupils' work to determine student progress or to make suggestions for improvement;
f.		Accompany pupils on field trips to art exhibits and museums;
g.		Instruct pupils to take “virtual trips” to art museums, via internet;
h.		Specialize in teaching one or more types of art;
i.		Direct planning and supervision of student contests and arranging of art exhibits.
j.		Works closely with the phys ed instructor for rehearsal and performances of song and dance arrangements that will be presented on stage.
k.		Assists with videotaping of performances.
l.		Serves as master-of-ceremonies at art exhibits or discussions to school audiences.
m.	Makes recommendations for improvements to art programs presentations.
n.		Makes recommendations for inclusion of art in other curriculum areas.

6.	 Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned.

TERMS OF
EMPLOYMENT:	Work year and salary to be determined by the board.

annual 
evaluation:		Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with NJ State law 			and the provisions of the board’s policy on evaluations

NOTE:	Pursuant to NJSA 18A:25-3. Teaching etc., on holidays not required
“No teaching staff member shall be required to perform his duties on any day declared by law to be a public holiday and no deduction shall be made from such member's salary by reason of the fact that such a public holiday happens to be a school day and any term of any contract made with any such member which is in violation of this section shall be void.”

Approved by: 
Date: 
Revised:  
Legal References:

N.J.S.A. 7F		Comprehensive Educational Improvement and Financing Act
N.J.S.A. 18A:6‑7.1		Criminal history record; employee in regular contact with pupils; grounds for 			disqualification from employment; exception
N.J.S.A. 18A:6‑10		Dismissal and reduction in compensation of persons under tenure in public 			school system
N.J.S.A. 18A:16‑2		Physical examinations; requirement
N.J.S.A. 18A:25‑2		Authority over pupils
N.J.S.A. 18A:25‑4		School register; keeping
N.J.S.A. 18A:26‑1		Citizenship of teachers, etc.
N.J.S.A. 18A:26‑1.1		Residence requirement prohibited
N.J.S.A. 18A:26‑2		Certificates required; exception
N.J.S.A. 18A:27		Employment and contracts
N.J.S.A. 18A:28‑3		No tenure for noncitizens
N.J.S.A. 18A:28‑5		Tenure of teaching staff members
N.J.S.A. 18A:28‑8		Notice of intention to resign required
N.J.A.C. 18A:37		Discipline of pupils
N.J.A.C. 6A:7	Managing for equality and education in education
N.J.A.C. 6A:8	Standards and assessment
N.J.A.C. 6A:9			Professional licensure and standards
See particularly:
N.J.A.C. 6A:9-3.3			Professional standards for teachers
N.J.A.C. 6A:9B	State board of examiners and certification
See particularly:
N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-5			General certification policies
N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-8			Requirements for instructional certificate
N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-9.1			Authorizations-general
N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-9.2			Endorsements and authorizations
N.J.A.C. 6A:9C-3			Required professional development for teachers and school leaders
N.J.A.C. 6A:10	Educator effectiveness
See particularly:
N.J.A.C. 6A:10‑2.1 et seq.	Evaluation of teaching staff members
	N.J.A.C. 6A:10‑4.1 et seq.	Components of teacher evaluation 
N.J.A.C. 6A:16	Programs to support student development 
N.J.A.C. 6A:32-5.1	Standards for determining seniority
N.J.A.C. 6A:32-6				School employee physical examinations
N.J.A.C. 6A:32-7				Student records

Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, 8 U.S.C.A. 1100 et seq.

Every Student Succeeds Act, Pub. L. 114-95, Title 1,  20 U.S.C.A. 6301 et seq.