Elementary Art Teacher - Grades 3-5

Description:  1.0 FTE teaching position in GRADES 3-5 ART.

Job Summary: 

• Strong commitment to choice-based, student directed learning.
• Help students self-identify as artists through TAB pedagogy.
• Solid understanding and successful experience in the assessment of the arts.
• Provide ongoing support and encouragement through instruction and assessments.
• Collaborate with other teachers to design and coordinate common assessments and utilize data to target student developmental needs.
• Participate in regular PLC meetings as an active and engaged professional.
• Communicate frequently with parents, colleagues, students, and administrators through all available means of technology.
• Establish and maintain high standards for character and academic growth.

Qualifications:

• Current Minnesota teaching license, K-12 Visual Arts required.
• Experience using TAB pedagogy at the elementary level preferred.
• Experience working with upper elementary preferred.
• Effective classroom management skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in collaboration and problem-solving.
• Experience with curriculum and assessment design.
• Understanding of the role of parent involvement and the ability to collaborate with parents.
• Ability to use technology as an instructional tool.

Bargaining Group and Level:  Orono Education Association/Teachers

COMPENSATION

Full Year, Full Time

BA Step 1 ($51,256) to EdS Step 20 ($110,239)

INSURANCE  - .75 - 1.0 FTE

• Single Health: 100% Covered by District
• Employee + 1 Health: 75% Covered by District
• Family Health: 65% Covered by District
• Dental: 100% Coverage by District
• Life Insurance: $50,000 Covered by District
• LTD insurance: 100% Covered by District
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

OTHER BENEFITS

TSA match after meeting conditions.

RETIREMENT/PENSION

Positions covered by Minnesota Teachers Retirement Association (TRA)

Application Procedure:

Application Procedure:
All applicants must apply online at:     http://bit.ly/oronojobs

District Website:  www.oronoschools.org

Contact:

Ms. Mary Jodl,  Intermediate School Principal
952-449-8475   mary.jodl@orono.k12.mn.us
or
Dr. Scott E. Alger, Executive Director of Human Resources
952-449-8370  scott.alger@orono.k12.mn.us