SECONDARY ART TEACHER (Grades 6-12)

Location: Center Line Public Schools

Salary: $42,380 - $73,050/In Accordance with the CLEA Master Agreement Reports To: Building Administrator

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be Highly Qualified and Possess a Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate for the Appropriate Grade Level.
Must Possess an LX (Art Education) or LQ (Visual Arts Education) or LZ (Art Education/Visual Arts Education) endorsement.

DESCRIPTION:

Ensure that all students are supervised in a safe student centered learning environment that meets and exceeds the subject matter standards, following the approved curricula and directives of the district.
Plan, prepare, and implement instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
Identify, select, create and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
Assist in maintaining effective and efficient record keeping procedures.
Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and offer plans for improvement (Member of School Improvement Team).
Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community members.
Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment for students by participating in activities which include, but are not limited to, team teaching, meetings, staff development, communities of practice, and various committees.
Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as, meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings in an effective and timely manner, and demonstrate respect for others.
Recognize and respond to individual differences in students.
Work cooperatively with parents, colleagues, support staff and supervisors.
Display a genuine love of teaching students.
Implement full inclusion techniques for special education students.
Write, speak and present well.
Develop critical thinking skills with students.
Relate to parents and other community members, individual and corporate, in a positive and helpful fashion.
Know and utilize technology in the teaching and learning process.
Implement conflict-resolution strategies for both adults and students.
Use a variety of assessment techniques and/or models to evaluate student performance.
Utilize data to improve student instruction.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Adherence to Core Competencies. (click here to see attachment)

METHOD OF APPLICATION: Applicants must apply online at CLPS Employment (hard copies will not be accepted). A letter of interest and resume must be provided and the Personal Information section of the online application must be completed.

In compliance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (as amended), and the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1977, it is the policy of Center Line Schools that no person shall, on the basis, race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, gender/sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), age, disability, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (collectively, "Protected Classes"), be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment. For information, contact the Assistant Superintendent of HR, 26400 Arsenal, Center Line, MI 48015, 586. 510.2003.

Secondary Art Teacher