Upper School Art Teacher - Founders Classical Academy of Tyler (24-25) - ResponsiveEd

Position Summary:

Seeking a teacher who will model virtue, deliver quality lessons, and maintain academic progress, classroom discipline and accurate records. The instructor will work with colleagues and parents to provide a rigorous classical education for all students.

Qualifications:

Education Requirements

• Must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year accredited college or university.   

• In addition to the four-year degree at least one of the following must also be met for Highly Qualified (HQ) status:  

• • undergraduate major in core academic area of instruction, 24 credit hours in core academic area (12 of which are upper level credit hours), 

  • graduate degree in a core academic area of instruction, 

  • passing score on an TExES EC-6 examination, 4-8 examination, or core academic area examination or HOUSE requirements of one year of teaching and 24 points derived from formula, 

  • Texas issued teaching certificate in core academic area of instruction. 

• Teacher certification is not required.
• If a teacher holds a teaching certificate issued from a state other than Texas, he or she must inquire with the Texas State Board of Education (Educator Certification) to see what is necessary in order to be considered “Highly Qualified” in the state of Texas.

Preferred Experience

• Experience teaching in a classical school, or experience teaching with classical traditional methods.   

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs), and Dispositions

• Must have a passion for students.
• Must have passion for and strong knowledge of the instructional academic content.
• Must be able to model virtue, and teach virtue through the curriculum. 
• Must have an understanding of and passion for classical education. 
• Must be able to learn and implement classical teaching curricula and methods. 
• Must be able to maintain a classroom of approximately 20-25 students.
• Must have the ability and patience to work interactively with students.
• Must have the ability to understand the academic needs of students.
• Must have strong organizational, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Must have the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Must have the ability to communicate with all levels of students, their parents, the community, peers, campus administration, superintendents, and corporate staff.
• Must have the ability to interpret policy, procedures, and student data such as diagnostic test results. 
• Must have the ability to transition with changes.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.  
• Must have the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Must have the ability to travel as necessary (i.e. field trips, class trips, trainings, etc.). 
• Must be computer literate.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• The Teacher will prepare effective lessons, instruct, and motivate students in all courses of study utilizing classical traditional methods of instruction.

• The Teacher will assign lessons and correct classwork and homework in a timely manner.

• The Teacher will administer formative and summative assessments to evaluate student progress, record results, and issue reports to inform parents of progress.

• The Teacher will provide academic interventions for struggling students.  

• The Teacher will maintain student grades, classroom calendar, and student-parent communication via the school’s online grading and communication tool.

• The Teacher will maintain discipline in the classroom.

• The Teacher will maintain a classroom that is conducive to learning, safe, attractive and stimulates a spirit of inquiry.

• The Teacher will set a good housekeeping example in the classroom and encourage students to follow this example.

• The Teacher will regularly communicate with students and parents to discuss student progress – positive and negative.

• The Teacher will participate in required faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops.

• The Teacher will inspire, praise, and correct students with consistency, care, and interest to encourage academic success and promote virtue.

• The Teacher will work closely with Special Education and 504 teachers to ensure accommodations are implemented.

• The Teacher will perform duties such as sponsoring one or more activities or student organizations, assisting students in selecting courses of study, and counseling students in adjustment and academic problems.

• The Teacher will actively participate in marketing and student recruiting activities as necessary.

• The Teacher will perform special projects, during and after school hours, and other duties as assigned (after school hours may include, but are not limited to, tutoring, morning and afternoon student drop-off and pick-up duty, pageants and award ceremonies).

• The Teacher will read and comply with the RES Employee Handbook, the RES Student-Parent Handbook, the Founders Classical Academy Campus Supplement, and other RES-Founders manuals and procedures documents.  

Note: The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position.  They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be assigned or required.

Equipment Used:

All equipment required to perform duties and tasks were previously described. 

Physical / Environmental Factors:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsive Education Solutions does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law.