Salaried Substitute- Art Teacher en Allentown City School District

Qualifications:  

• A Bachelors degree.  
• Hold a valid and active Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate.  
• Criminal history and child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 151 and FBI).  
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  
• Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the board or superintendents may determine appropriate and acceptable.  

• Collaborates with other staff members in the education process and assists with the smooth operation of the building.  
• Displays an interest in and participates in the total instrumental school program.  
• Ensemble leadership and collaboration with the music department to recruit, grow, teach and create learning opportunities within the Music program. 
• Exhibits dependability and punctuality in assigned duties, attendance at meetings and in the use and care of equipment and facilities.  
• Displays positive personal traits, such as neatness, integrity, character, good citizenship, respect for others, honesty and responsibility as an appropriate model for students.  
• Abides by the Pennsylvania School Code and the terms of the Collective Bargaining  Agreement.  
• Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and Board policy.  
• Maintains open lines of communication with administrators, parents, students, staff members and the general public.  
• Participates in curriculum review and redesign as required by department, subject area or grade level.  
• Maintains an ongoing program to enhance professional competence for the attainment of a job goal.  
• Incorporates the philosophy, objectives and expectations of the Teacher Expectations, Evaluation and Development plan in the attainment of professional goals.
• Recognizes the basic structural framework for the development of instructional programs and works toward the achievement of the objectives.  
• Develops, maintains and completes all required written records and reports within established timelines.  
• Utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to attain lesson objectives and provides students opportunities which extend beyond the classroom.  
• Diagnoses and evaluates student abilities and progress to develop effective instructional strategies to help students meet instructional objectives and provides timely feedback to student concerning their progress.  
• Recognizes and uses appropriate technological enhancements relevant to the curriculum taught.  
• Demonstrates understanding and concern for each student in meeting his or her educational needs.