Duties
Announcement of Vacancy
Middle School Visual Arts and Technology 1.0 FTE
Qualifications
- Valid Professional Educator License
- Visual Arts (VART)Endorsement
- Technology Specialist (TESP)Preferred
- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
Essential Competencies:
- Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and communication skills
- Highly collaborative and exemplary interpersonal skills
- Strong technology skills
Performance Responsibilities:
- Assess student progress towards targets and standards, providing feedback to students, parents, and administration.
- Communicate clearly and accurately with students and parents to provide constructive feedback.
- Collaborate with instructional staff, school personnel, parents, and community resources to improve student outcomes and achieve classroom objectives.
- Deliver instruction to engage all students, adjusting lessons based on student progress to enhance academic and interpersonal skills.
- Design instructional materials that align with individual learning plans and state and district standards.
- Administer assessments to evaluate student competency and plan for instructional groups.
- Direct and support student teachers, instructional assistants, and volunteers to provide an effective classroom program.
- Maintain accurate and timely records to monitor student progress.
- Manage student behavior, classroom procedures, and physical space to ensure a safe and optimal learning environment.
- Reflect on teaching strategies and lesson effectiveness to improve student achievement.
- Respond to emergencies and report incidents to ensure student safety and compliance with policies.
- Meet and instruct assigned classes at designated times and locations, creating a conducive learning environment.
- Plan programs that meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
- Prepare for classes and provide written evidence of preparation as required.
- Encourage and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
- Use a variety of teaching methods and materials suitable for students needs.
- Guide learning towards curriculum goals, establishing clear objectives for lessons and units.
- Foster a positive and inclusive school environment that promotes respect, collaboration, and a strong sense of community among students and staff.
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues to enhance the educational environment, demonstrating a positive attitude and a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
- Implement the district’s philosophy and goals, and adhere to policies and procedures.
- Regularly assess student accomplishments and provide progress reports.
- Collaborate in identifying and addressing the needs of students with specialized requirements.
- Take precautions to protect students, equipment, and facilities.
- Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Attend faculty meetings, in-service sessions, and serve on committees as needed.
- Meet accepted criteria and standards of professional performance.
Art Certified Staff Specific
- Develop and deliver a comprehensive middle school visual art curriculum aligned to Illinois Learning Standards and National Core Arts Standards.
- Provide instruction in a variety of traditional and contemporary media, including drawing, painting, sculpture, digital art, and mixed media.
- Integrate technology tools and digital platforms to enhance creative expression, design thinking, and student engagement.
- Foster creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and artistic risk-taking in a developmentally appropriate middle school environment.
- Incorporate interdisciplinary connections between visual art and core content areas, including literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.
- Promote student portfolios that document artistic growth, reflection, and mastery of skills and concepts.
- Organize and support student exhibitions, showcases, and community art events.
- Maintain and manage art supplies, equipment, and studio space in accordance with safety guidelines.
- Teach and reinforce proper use and care of art materials, tools, and equipment.
- Plan, organize, and execute at least two evening art shows annually to showcase student work, including coordinating displays, student preparation, family communication, and event logistics.
STEM Integration Responsibilities
- Design and implement project-based learning experiences that integrate visual art with STEM concepts (STEAM framework).
- Incorporate engineering design processes, innovation, and problem-solving into instructional units.
- Utilize technology tools such as digital design software, coding platforms, 3D printing, robotics components, and multimedia production tools as appropriate.
- Promote computational thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem-solving through hands-on STEM applications.
- Collaborate with science, math, and technology teachers to develop interdisciplinary units and cross-curricular projects.
- Facilitate student inquiry, experimentation, and iterative design practices.
- Support district technology initiatives and digital citizenship expectations.
- Stay current with emerging educational technologies and STEM best practices to enhance instructional programming.
Salary/Benefits
Salary Range:
Salary and benefits to be established in the Negotiated Agreement with the Board of Education. Commensurate with experience, however, the starting salary for the 2026-27 school year is $52,680.79.
Additional Notes
Salt Creek School District 48
1110 South Villa Avenue
Villa Park, Illinois 60181
How to Apply
Application Procedures
Applications are considered complete when all required materials are submitted including 1) an online application 2) a letter of interest in the position, 3) unofficial copies of all college and/or university undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts, and 4) three (3) recent letters of recommendations from past or current professional employment. The school district uses an on-line application that is available at www.saltcreek48.org. All required documentation should be electronically attached to your on-line application.