Duties

RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• Responsible for daily instruction to high school students in grades 9–12. Teaches art concepts, skills, and knowledge utilizing the curriculum provided by the school district, Illinois Learning Standards, and appropriate instructional strategies and learning activities.
• Teaches knowledge and skills in visual arts, including drawing, painting, design, lettering, art history, and other appropriate artistic media and techniques.
• Provides instruction that develops students' artistic abilities, creativity, aesthetic awareness, appreciation of art, and ability to analyze and make informed judgments about works of art.
• Demonstrates and teaches a variety of artistic techniques, including drawing and painting, the use of different drawing media, acrylic painting techniques, and other processes appropriate to the courses taught.
• Instructs students in the elements of art, principles of design, color theory, composition, and techniques used by historical and contemporary artists.
• Develops students' understanding of art history, artistic movements, and the techniques and styles of significant artists.
• Collaborates with teachers and other staff members to support curriculum development, interdisciplinary learning, and the integration of artistic concepts and skills across subject areas.
• Evaluates students on a regular basis using a variety of assessment methods, including projects, portfolios, critiques, and other appropriate measures, and adjusts instruction as needed to support student growth and achievement.
• Maintains lesson plans and establishes clear instructional objectives for all lessons, ensuring the academic and artistic needs of all students are met. Maintains and submits grades, attendance, progress reports, and other records as required.
• Provides individual and small-group instruction to address varying student needs, differentiate instruction, develop artistic skills, and accommodate students with varying levels of experience, intellectual abilities, and artistic interests.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate standards of student behavior to promote a safe, respectful, productive, and creative learning environment.
• Instructs students in the proper use, handling, cleaning, and care of art tools, equipment, materials, and studio facilities.
• Organizes and maintains art storage areas and monitors the use of materials, equipment, and tools to prevent loss or misuse and to ensure the efficient distribution, collection, and storage of supplies.
• Selects and requests books, instructional materials, technology, art supplies, tools, and other resources necessary to support effective instruction and maintains inventory records as required.
• Plans, prepares, and presents displays and exhibitions of student artwork for the school and community. May coordinate or sponsor exhibits featuring work by outside artists or organizations.
• Maintains professional competence through district-provided professional development, in-service education, collaboration with colleagues, and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Identifies students' academic, social, emotional, and other needs and collaborates with counselors, administrators, parents or guardians, and other professional staff members to support student success.
• Communicates regularly and professionally with parents or guardians, school counselors, administrators, and other appropriate staff regarding student progress, artistic development, academic concerns, and areas for improvement.
• Participates in curriculum development, instructional planning, school improvement initiatives, and other district or school developmental programs.
• Participates in faculty committees, extracurricular activities, and the sponsorship or supervision of student organizations and activities, including an after-school art club or other art-related opportunities, as assigned.
• Supervises students during assigned out-of-classroom activities, including school events, art exhibitions, field trips, and other duties as assigned during the workday.
• Instructs students in citizenship, responsibility, collaboration, critical thinking, communication, and other essential skills, along with subject matter specified by state law, Illinois Learning Standards, and district policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Works cooperatively with the Principal or designee to establish and participate in the teacher evaluation process in accordance with district policies, procedures, and applicable state requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Administration.

Qualifications

Candidates must possess, or be eligible for, a Professional Educator License with an endorsement in Art. 

Salary/Benefits

Commensurate with salary schedule within the Knoxville Education Association (KEA)

2027-2028 $46,802 + Steps 

How to Apply

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.bluebullets.org/page/careers

Email Address

jgrace@bluebullets.org

School District

www.bluebullets.org

Position Website

https://www.bluebullets.org/page/careers

City Website

www.kville.org

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card