Norwell Hiring HS Art Teacher

[Sue Charles]

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NORWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
NORWELL, MA 02061
ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
March 16, 2009
POSITION: Art Teacher, Norwell High School
GENERAL DUTIES: Teach art in grades 9 through 12 encompassing all
levels of ability from beginner to studio; teach drawing, painting,
printmaking, and such additional areas as computer art, graphics,
ceramics, and theater arts.
REPORTS TO: Principal of Norwell High School
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Hold or be eligible for Massachusetts Teacher
license in Art with a high school endorsement;
2. A Bachelor’s Degree or higher in art or related field is required;
3. Successful teaching experience, preferably in the high school
grades; and,
4. Demonstrated ability to perform the responsibilities below as
evidenced by course work, educational experience, school-level
involvement and/or system wide professional activities, and the
interview process.
RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Instruct students so that they become aware of
and expand on their knowledge and ability in art;
2. Design instruction so that students develop expertise in
communicating ideas and experiences with visual and theater art media;
3. Utilize technology to develop further students’ familiarity with
computer applications related to art;
4. Help students prepare portfolios;
5. Assist in the preparation of the budget and ordering of art
supplies;
6. Assess student work through a variety of methods;
7. Maintain proper student records including attendance, assessment
and effort;
8. Display student work in a variety of venues;
9. Provide opportunities for enrichment activities such as museum
trips and other programs;
10. Collaborate with staff in a professional capacity and actively
seek opportunities to integrate art into other subject areas and
classes;
(Over, please)
11. Work with other teachers and counselors in monitoring student
performance;
12. Communicate with students and their families regarding student
performance;
13. Establish and maintain standards of student behavior conducive to
a wide variety of instructional models such as group discussion, panel
discussion, writing conferencing, peer responding, oral reports, and
focused-in class writing;
14. Remain current in the profession through participation in and/or
creation of professional development opportunities;
15. Use peer observations, student feedback and other in-school
resources and perspectives to assess and improve instructional
effectiveness;
16. Participate in curriculum planning and other building and
departmental programs within the school and the district;
17. Become informed about and operate within the parameters and
expectations promulgated by Massachusetts Department of Elementary and
Secondary Education ; and
18. Perform other duties as directed by the Superintendent of Schools
or designee.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: In accordance with School Committee Policy and
the collective bargaining
AND EVALUATION: agreement.
APPLICATION PROCESS : In addition to a completed application, all
applicants should submit an informative letter of interest, a current
resume, proof of current certification or certifiability,
undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and at least three (3)
reference letters to the address below no later than Monday, April 6,
2009. For additional information, please visit us at our web site:
www.norwellschools.org. Please address all requests for information
and application materials to:
High School Art Teacher Search Norwell Public Schools
322 Main Street
Norwell, Massachusetts 02061
(781) 659-8800
(781) 659-8805 (Fax)
supt-...@norwellschools.org
Approved by: ___________________________________ Date: March 16, 2009
Donald J. Beaudette, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Norwell Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age,
ancestry, or disability in its admission or access to, or treatment or
employment in its programs and activities.
NORWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Pathways to Success

Go to www.norwellschools.org/employ.htm
for a pdf, application and details and good luck!