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Art Teacher JobID: 299

+ Position Type:

Middle School Teaching/ Art

+ Date Posted:

5/18/2025

+ Location:

Mid-Prairie Middle School

Mid-Prairie Middle School, located in Kalona, is looking for a motivated art teacher to join our team. Located south of Iowa City, we value a culture of innovative learning, continuous improvement and growth for all students and staff. Teachers are given autonomy in insturction decision making, opportunittis for professional growth, and respected for their experience and expertise. The middle school has approximately 415 students and over 50 staff members. You will find a learning environment that is supportive of taking risks while being provided with high levels of support. Essential Functions

+ Develops and administers school art curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.

+ Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for art instruction.

+ Teaches knowledge and skills in art, including crafts, drawing, painting, lettering, design, commercial art, art history, and three-dimensional art to secondary pupils, following the course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities.

+ Provides instruction by which pupils develop aesthetic concepts and appreciation and the ability to make qualitative judgments about art, art appreciation and what constitutes art.

+ Conducts ongoing assessment of student skills and learning in artistic techniques and expression, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.

+ Demonstrates techniques in activities such as drawing, painting, and modeling, using standard and teacher-prepared instructional aids.

+ Develops instructional plans and organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and working time.

+ Instructs pupils in proper care and use of tools and equipment used in art classes.

+ Evaluates each pupil's performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings, and prepares progress reports.

+ Plans and presents art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit pupils' work for the school and the community. May sponsor exhibits from outside.

+ Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.

+ Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.

+ Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

+ Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

+ Coordinates with other school professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.

+ Selects and requisitions appropriate books, art materials, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

Mid-Prairie is an Equal Opportunity Employer.