Summer School: Art Teacher

Position Title:           Art Teacher

Applicants are instructed to address in their application/resume their experiences directly related to each section noted in this posting. 
 
Position Type:           Summer School Teaching: Art
 
Date Posted:             February 12, 2025
 
Location:                    Districtwide
 
Date Available:          June 9, 2025

QUALIFICATIONS
License/Certification: Illinois Professional Educator License valid for Grades 1-8 with art endorsement 
Education: Required - Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and/or Art Education
Experience - Required - Teaching or student teaching experience                                                                                                                                                                     Preferred - Teaching or student teaching experience in an elementary or middle school art classroom

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Has command of the subject matter and effectively implements the Woodland District 50 curriculum including Response to Intervention (RtI)
2. Uses a variety of instructional techniques and differentiates instruction to meet the individual needs and interests of the students
3. Adheres to the guidelines outlined in the Woodland School District 50 Staff Handbook
4. Contributes to a positive school climate through the support of the district’s Strategic Plan and Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) program
5. Orders materials and supplies as per district procedures, with appropriate authorization and within budgetary constraints
6. Works cooperatively with other art teachers in planning art history, drawing, painting, and using an array of mediums/media
7. Collaborates with staff and paraprofessionals to meet the needs of students with special needs
8. Meets and instructs assigned classes in locations and at the times assigned
9. Maintains control of storage and use of school-owned property; keeps supplies in good working condition, is responsible for all materials
10. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil conduct in alignment with the Parent/Student Handbook and PBIS in order to provide for a safe, orderly, productive environment
11. Evaluates and maintains appropriate records including student attendance, student performance, knowledge, skills and grades
12. Posts grades regularly to district-approved student information system/grade book
13. Uses a variety of avenues to communicate regularly with parents and school personnel regarding students’ levels and rates of progress
14. Actively supervises students while in the classroom, hallway, and special events as required
15. Attends and participates in team, department, faculty meetings, and professional development
16. Keeps up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and makes relevant changes to instructional plans and activities to meet the needs of all students.
16. Plans and presents art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit pupils’ work for the school and the community.
18. Provides instruction to reinforce artistic concepts and increase the appreciation of art
19. Guides students in selection of appropriate elective projects
20. Collaborates as needed with appropriate school personnel regarding students who may need specialized interventions
21. Adheres to all school and district policies and procedures, including maintaining confidentiality
22. Performs other such duties and assumes other responsibilities as may be assigned by the School Principal or Assistant Principal

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Planning and Preparation – Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy, students, and resources.  Design coherent instruction and select appropriate instructional activities, and has the ability to assess students learning.
• Classroom Environment – Creates an environment of respect and report, establishes a culture for learning, manages classroom procedures, manages students behavior, and has the ability to organize physical space.
• Instruction – Communicates clearly and accurately, uses questioning and discussion techniques, engages students in learning, provides feedback to students, and demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness.
• Professional Responsibility – Reflects on teaching, maintains accurate records, communicates professionally, contributes to the school and district, grows and develops professionally, and shows professionalism.

 
Technical:     Competent in digital environments; Chromebooks, databases, spreadsheets, publishing software, Microsoft Office, Google applications etc.
 
Interpersonal:  Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with students, staff, parents, businesses and community.  Strong organization, communication and interpersonal skills.  Empathetic, humanistic and open-minded. Strong sense of teamwork.   Strategic thinker.  Must be able to work harmoniously with the community, students, parents, staff, and administration, etc.  Must be able to communicate effectively with students, parents and staff.  Must exhibit sound judgment in dealing with people.  Must have strong organizational skills.

DISTRICT CORE COMPETENCIES:

1. Support the establishment of mutual respect and equal human dignity across the entire school community.
2. Welcomes inclusion, equity and diversity.
3. Have an unwavering commitment to the success of all students.
4. Understanding that your identity may be different than students, parents, and staff, you are willing to put those differences aside for the success of all students.
5. Regardless of the identities of students, staff, or parents, works collaboratively to build a successful relationship with them.
6. Willingly anticipate, identify and adopt change.
7. Engage in all job-related interactions and activities, with contacts from within and outside the District, in a courteous and professional manner.
8. Communicate with styles that are approachable and respectful.
9. Participate in professional development and training to become more effective and efficient.
10. Take initiative to manage multiple tasks.
11. Effectively organize work to be as productive as possible. 

 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Manual Dexterity:   Work requires definite skilled and accurate physical operations requiring some closely coordinated performance.
 
Physical Effort:  Work requires handling average weight materials or equipment, but not for sustained periods.
 
Working Conditions:  Some exposure to definitely disagreeable elements may exist.  
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  June 9, 2025 - July 3, 2025;  Monday thru Friday; 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  
 
SALARY RANGE:  Minimum of $48.48 per hour. (Current D50 employees in this position will be paid their current rate of pay.)

HOW TO APPLY: Internal applicants should apply online at www.dist50.net.  External applicants should apply online at www.dist50.net and attach three letters of recommendations, resume and transcript(s) to the online application.  All applicants must be willing to interview in person and demonstrate skills through a situational analysis. Applicants will be contacted within three weeks if invited for an interview.  Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.  Further information regarding this position may be obtained by contacting: 
 
CONTACT PERSON:
Risa Levy-Gilbert
Director of Educational Supports & Innovation
rcohen@dist50.net
(847) 596-5636

Vasiliki Vourvahis Frake
Director of Educational Services
vfrake@dist50.net
(847) 596-5630

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  April 7, 2025

Woodland School District 50 is an Equal Opportunity Employer with established policies prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, arrest record, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable military discharge, citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States, use of lawful products while not at work, being a victim of domestic or sexual violence, genetic information, physical or mental handicap or disability, if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, or other legally protected categories.  The Associate Superintendent of Educational Services (847-596-5631) addresses questions regarding student discrimination and serves as the District’s Title IX Coordinator, and the Executive Director of Human Resources (847-596-5640) answers questions concerning employment discrimination.