Job Description
Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), an A-rated district, is the nation's third largest school system with nearly 500 schools and a diverse enrollment of more than 335,500 students from over 160 countries. Our ongoing tradition of groundbreaking achievement has earned top recognition at the national and international levels and makes M-DCPS your best choice.
BASIC OBJECTIVES
This is a professional position for a certified art teacher who is responsible for the instruction of elementary and secondary students through the teaching of visual arts content, art production skills, the historical and cultural significance, and understanding of visual arts as an art form.
Job Tasks/Responsibilities - Prepares lesson objectives and outline of study following district curriculum guidelines. 2. Lectures, demonstrates, selects appropriate materials, and uses visuals and audio visual teaching aides to present subject matter to class.
- Maintains portfolio of student artwork and prepares and administers assessments to measure students' progress, records results, issues reports to inform parents of progress, and assigns final grades.
- Assigns lessons and assesses students' progress.
- Maintains attendance and grade records as required by school.
- Participates in school, community, district, state, and national exhibitions and contests.
- Participates in faculty and professional meetings and inservice classes.
- Performs related work as required or as assigned by the supervising administrator or his/her designee.
- Provides opportunity for students to visit museum/gallery artist studios as a part of their learning experience.
Physical Requirements This is medium work which requires the following physical activities: climbing, balancing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity. The worker is exposed to hazards, atmospheric conditions and oils. The work is performed indoors and outdoors.
Minimum Qualification Requirements As specified in the State Statutes.
Application Requirements To create your candidate profile, you will need to gather the following:
- Personal information
- Current resume and work history
- Certification information
- For certification information, please visit
- Official SEALED transcripts must be submitted to M-DCPS via one of the following:
- U.S. Mail addressed to:
Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Transcript Desk,
1450 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 150
Miami, FL 33132
- Electronic Mail to: Verification@dadeschools.net
- You must use National Student Clearinghouse, Parchment, or eScrip-Safe to request an electronic transcript via email. Please note that not all colleges/universities participate in the electronic transcript exchange.
- Two professional references:
- Uploaded References must be on a letterhead OR on the District's Reference Form (Printing T:\FORMS\3000\3506.FRP (dadeschools.net), have an original signature, and be dated within the last year from current or past supervisors or college professors.
Starting Salary: $53,053.00*
- (includes 6% Referendum Retirement Accruing Supplement of $3,003)
New hires may be eligible to receive credit for verified years of experience, which can enhance their starting salary.
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We are an equal opportunity employer.
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