26-27 Elementary Visual Art Integration Instructor

Job Title: Classroom Teacher

Credentials: Standard or Emergency Oklahoma Teaching Certificate with endorsements for the appropriate level/subject area. 

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Education or other field from a college/university recognized by the Oklahoma State Board of Education. 

Training or experience required: None required for this position. 

Reports to: Building Principal 

Contract: 182 days 

Salary Schedule: Certified Salary Schedule 

FLSA Classification: Exempt 

Essential Job Duties

• Design and deliver itinerant visual arts instruction to 4th-grade students at 16 elementary schools, integrating core content areas�including math, science, social studies, ELA, and reading�in alignment with the Oklahoma Visual Arts Standards.
• Design and deliver visual arts exploration instruction to Pre-K students on a scheduled rotating basis.
• Collaborate with Core Content Coordinators to develop a catalog of interdisciplinary art units for implementation across all elementary sites, including written curriculum documents as appropriate.
• Collaborate with the Fine Arts Coordinator to develop program-level curriculum goals, scope and sequence, and long-range planning for elementary visual arts programs.
• Schedule and coordinate lessons with individual classes at 16 elementary schools, maintaining accurate scheduling records and communicating proactively with building principals and classroom teachers to facilitate program delivery.
• Assess and document student learning in alignment with Oklahoma Visual Arts Standards, maintaining records and reporting progress as required.
• Manage visual arts supplies and materials across all sites, including budgeting, ordering, and inventory management.
• Maintain a safe and well-managed learning environment in host classrooms while adhering to each school's established procedures and expectations.
• Serve on the Elementary Visual Arts Advisory Board.
• Promote student work and build awareness of the art integration program among families and the broader school community.
• Participate in the planning and execution of the All-City Art Show.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with building principals, classroom teachers, and school staff to support scheduling, program integration, and school-level collaboration.
• Participate in professional development aligned with visual arts education and curriculum integration best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Teacher Duties

• Possess broad knowledge of subject matter and remain informed of current developments in instructional practices; participate in and contribute to curriculum development as required.
• Understand and apply principles of child development related to physical, intellectual, emotional, and social growth.
• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies to facilitate learning and provide opportunities for participation by all students.
• Translate lesson plans into effective learning experiences that maximize instructional time.
• Define objectives that support district and site goals while adjusting for individual and group differences.
• Clearly communicate objectives and directions, involve all learners, monitor understanding, guide practice, establish closure, and demonstrate desired skills.
• Develop assignments aligned to objectives and differentiate instruction to meet students' varying needs and abilities.
• Evaluate student academic growth fairly and impartially using standardized assessments and teacher-designed measures; administer district assessments as required.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports related to student progress.
• Identify student needs and collaborate with professional staff to address health, behavioral, and learning concerns.
• Organize classroom routines to minimize disciplinary issues and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Follow all district policies and procedures and teach adopted curriculum and courses of study.
• Select and utilize appropriate instructional materials to support teaching and learning.
• Maintain classrooms, equipment, and supplies in good condition while encouraging students to do the same.
• Establish rapport with students and maintain a safe, orderly, and positive learning environment.
• Maintain professional competence through district-provided and self-selected professional development activities.
• Supervise students during non-instructional times throughout the workday.
• Participate in designated extracurricular school activities.
• Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct toward the district, school, employees, students, and the public.
• Demonstrate emotional maturity, initiative, self-reliance, and sound problem-solving skills; respond constructively to feedback.
• Develop and maintain open communication and cooperative working relationships with administrators, colleagues, students, and parents.
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means regarding student progress and interpretation of the school program.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in decision-making.

Work Environment:

General School Setting: Classroom

EEO Statement:

Norman Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Norman Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.