Art Teacher JobID: 11372 + Position Type: Early Childhood/Elementary School Teaching/ Art + Date Posted: 9/6/2024 + Location: Garfield Elementary    The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer. Duties & Responsibilities: (Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships) + Provide art instruction for students of all needs at the elementary school level. + Participate and support district-wide visual art experiences. + Be willing to participate in district and building-wide initiatives and professional development. + Teach the district adopted curriculum for grades K-5. + Establish communication with parents and encourage involvement. + Supports STEAM program and art integration by working collaboratively with the STEAM Innovation Teacher + Collaborates with building TAG teacher to support arts integration with students in the TAG program + Collaborates with the music teacher to integrate art into music and vice versa as well as assist with set design for concerts + assist with building beautification and design efforts (ie: student murals, ect) + Demonstrate and support appropriate use of technology. + Must be willing to support and implement Davenport’s multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) for both behavior and academics. + Good attendance and punctuality are a must to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the job are performed successfully. + Successful candidate must possess strong inter-personal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential. + Other duties as assigned by principal or associate principal + Skilled, understands and utilizes MTSS or willingness to be trained/knowledgeable + Skilled, understands and utilizes PBIS or willingness to be trained/knowledgeable + Endorsement: [113] Physical Requirements of Position: (HBV ?Yes ? No)(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to - + Sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties. + Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs. such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture. + Must be able to supervise students in all types of weather. + Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff. + Must be able to implement Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies, including appropriate physical restraint procedures and escorting. Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) + Noise level is quiet to loud. + Work may be indoors and/or outdoors. + Work may be in non-air-conditioned rooms. + Substance-free environment. + Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public. + Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of student. Special Qualification Desired:(Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.) + Must have appropriate certification. + Positive feeling about ALL students + Positive rapport with elementary school age students. + Flexibility in meeting the needs of students in the classroom. + Willingness to work with technology as it relates to student and building needs. + Successful Candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential