POSITION: Art Teacher - All Grades
QUALIFICATIONS:
● Bachelor's Degree
● Valid professional Tennessee teacher's license and certificate appropriate for grade
and subject area.
● Experience in the area assigned is preferred.
● Knowledge of instructional methods appropriate for students at their respective
grade levels.
● Desire and ability to work with students at the specified age level with diverse
backgrounds and levels of ability toward accomplishing their educational goals.
● Ability to organize tasks and manage time to meet many and varied deadlines;
manage small and large groups of students in a classroom environment; and
communicate effectively with students, parents, school administrators, and other
staff, including the ability to discuss topics that may be sensitive.
● Outstanding written and verbal communication skills are required.
● Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills are required.
JOB GOAL: To provide standards-based learning activities appropriate to the age of the
students in order to develop an interest in and ability for creative expression. To develop an
understanding and appreciation of art and the creative process in each student.
JOB DUTIES:
● Develop and administer art education curriculum consistent with school district goals
and objectives as well as state arts standards.
● Establish and communicate clear learning objectives.
● Develop age-appropriate instructional strategies to achieve the art curriculum goals.
● Demonstrate and assist students to use different techniques and media to develop
artworks aligned to their artistic abilities.
● Provide instruction that encourages students to understand and appreciate art.
● Encourage students to express their own personalities and thoughts through the creative
process.
● Evaluate student progress and provide feedback and assistance to improve their
artistic skills.

● Maintain student grading and attendance records.
● Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and is age-appropriate.
● Set and maintain acceptable standards of classroom behavior to establish an orderly
learning environment.
● Show students how to properly use and care for materials, tools, and equipment.
● Monitor and maintain classroom inventory.
● Attend educational workshops, training, and professional improvement programs to
maintain professional competence.
● Collaborate with administrators and other art teachers to organize student art
displays in the schools and in the community.
● Monitor students in and out of the classrooms.
● Participate in curriculum development programs, student activities, and faculty
committees.
REPORTS TO: Principal
FLSA: Exempt
TERM: 200 Days
SALARY: Teacher's Index
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to see, hear, and move quickly enough to provide for
the safety and instructional needs of the children. Must be able to articulate clearly. Must be
physically active and interactive throughout the school day. Must be able to stand for
extended periods of time, stoop, bend, do the light lifting, push, pull, step, and have good
finger dexterity. Must have emotional coping skills appropriate for the management of
student behavior.

Equal Opportunity/Discrimination Statements

Tullahoma City Schools (TCS) does not discriminate based on race, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, color, age, and/or disability in admission to, access to, or operation of its programs, services, or activities, and provides access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  TCS does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

The following has been designated to coordinate compliance with these legal requirements, including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, and other civil rights or discrimination issues, and may be contacted at the Central Office for additional information and/or compliance issues:
Jennifer Matlock, Human Resource Specialist
Tullahoma City Schools
510 South Jackson Street
Tullahoma, TN  37388
(931) 454-2600

The following has been designated to coordinate compliance with these legal requirements, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, and may be contacted at the Central Office for additional information and/or compliance issues:
Dr. Wendy Wilkerson, Director of Special Education and Federal Programs
Tullahoma City Schools
301 West Decherd Street
(931) 454-2639

Conditions of Employment
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General Questions
I affirm by typing my initials below that all information set forth in this application is accurate, truthful and complete. If I am employed by the School District, I will abide by all Board of Education and school policies, work on assigned committees, and continue my professional growth to the best of my ability and within reasonable and personal standards. I grant permission for school officials to obtain a personal record check from the federal, state, county, and/or local law enforcement agencies and Division of Family Services; also a credit history check may be made. I release individuals listed as references and current or former employers from any liability for information given in response to a request for an employment reference. I understand that I will be required to take a drug test and physical exam prior to assuming any position for which I may be employed. In the event that I am employed by the District and in the further event that I have provided false or misleading information in this application or in subsequent employment interviews, I understand that my employment may be terminated at any time after the discovery of the false or misleading information and shall also constitute a Class A misdemeanor which shall be reported to the District Attorney General for prosecution. I understand that this application will be considered active for one year from date of submission.
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Additional Information

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