Position Type: Art Teacher (1.0 FTE)
Location: Westmont High School
Date Available: 2026-2027 School Year
Closing Date: Until Filled
Description:
- Plan and instruct students on District and Illinois State Standards aligned curriculum.
- Communicate both verbally and in writing with parents and students on progress.
- Diligent in entering student grade information into appropriate computer databases in a timely manner.
- Develop lesson plans and goals that meet District expectations.
- Conduct and interpret formal and informal assessments to evaluate student progress, maintain records of student work, and develop intervention strategies to ensure student success and growth.
- Meet regularly with support teachers, paraprofessionals and specialists to discuss individual student's modifications or adaptations, ongoing learning issues, interventions or problems. Work collaboratively to ensure individual student's needs are met by enriching or modifying lessons, curriculum, materials, and resources as needed.
- Participate in staff development and school improvement activities in order to maintain professional growth.
- Plan and incorporate best practices or new strategies.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Appropriate teaching license in the State of Illinois
- Bachelor’s degree in Art Education (Master’s preferred)
- Successful experience as a secondary-level art teacher or student teacher. Illinois Teaching Certificate appropriate for the assignment
- Strong instructional, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Strong knowledge of curriculum design and implementation, including appropriate instructional technologies
- Demonstrated ability for student management and instructional delivery
- Experience teaching multiple visual arts disciplines, including Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Digital Photography, Digital Illustration, Graphic Design, Printmaking, and Mixed Media
- Experience guiding students through all three AP Art and Design portfolios (2D Art & Design, 3D Art & Design, and Drawing)
- Background in both traditional studio practices and digital media applicationsCommitment to fostering creativity, diversity, and a lifelong appreciation of the arts
Compensation:
Salary placement is based on education and experience, pursuant to the Westmont Teachers Associations (WTA).
Application Procedures:
Apply online at www.cusd201.org/employment
For more information contact:
Dr. Kevin Weck
Principal
Westmont High School
630-468-8102
[email protected]
Working Conditions: It is the policy and practice of CUSD 201 to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant’s ability to perform the essential functions of the position. CUSD 201 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, or handicap.
