Art Teacher (Creekside Park/Baxter) Job at Anchorage School District in Anchorag

Position Type: Teacher Fine Arts/ Art Teacher

Date Posted: 5/12/2025

Location: CREEKSIDE PARK ELEMENTARY

Qualifications

• A valid Alaska initial, professional, or master teaching certificate.
• Evidence of content knowledge shown by:
• a posted degree in the content area of this position; or
• a posted minor in the content area of this position; or
• passing Praxis Subject Assessments scores (formerly Praxis II) in the content area of this position; or
• a certificate endorsement in the content area of this position

Philosophy and Practice

• Can describe their philosophy of education and demonstrate its relationship to their practice.
• Understands how students learn and develop, and applies that knowledge in their practice.

Standards and Teaching Practice

• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, work time and assessment.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and— in harmony with the goals— establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Teaches students with respect for their individual and cultural characteristics.
• Knows the teacher's content area and how to teach it.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils.
• Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Has the ability to use current technology to enhance instruction and for record-keeping and research.
• Applies knowledge of current research and theory to the instructional program.
• Facilitates, monitors, and assesses student learning.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
• Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individualized education plans.
• Creates and maintains a learning environment in which all students are actively engaged and contributing members.
• Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of students' work.
• Supervises student environment, students, and volunteers.
• Works as a partner with parents, families, and the community.
• Communicates regularly with parents by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
• Participates in and contributes to the teaching profession.

Job Details

• Bargaining Unit: AEA
• Work Year: 182 days, 12 contract payments
• FTE: Full time, 1.0 FTE
• Salary: B00/00 - B72/20 ($56,823-$100,155) DOE

Job Summary

Classroom teachers create a flexible and supportive education program and class environment favorable to learning and personal growth. The teacher provides instruction at an appropriate grade level while establishing an effective rapport with students as well as parents and staff members. In accordance with each student’s ability, teachers motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good educational foundation. The teacher reports to and is evaluated by the site principal.

This position requires a valid Alaska educator certificate. The number of work days is based upon the AEA negotiated pay scale. Information on the pay scale can be found online on our Labor Relations Department website. This position’s grade level, content area taught, and work site may change dependent upon student enrollment and district staffing needs. Positions that are 0.50 FTE to 1.0 FTE are associated with the Alaska Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS), positions that are 0.40 to 0.49 FTE are associated with the Alaska Employees’ Retirement System (PERS). Positions that are 0.39 FTE or less are not eligible for state retirement benefits.

Job Requirements

• A valid Alaska initial, professional, or master teaching certificate.
• Evidence of content knowledge shown by:
• a posted degree in the content area of this position; or
• a posted minor in the content area of this position; or
• passing Praxis Subject Assessments scores in the content area of this position; or
• a certificate endorsement in the content area of this position

Essential Job Functions

• Can describe their philosophy of education and demonstrate its relationship to their practice.
• Understands how students learn and develop, and applies that knowledge in their practice.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, work time and assessment.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and—in harmony with the goals—establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Teaches students with respect for their individual and cultural characteristics.
• Knows the teacher's content area and how to teach it.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils.
• Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Has the ability to use current technology to enhance instruction and for record-keeping and research.
• Applies knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.
• Facilitates, monitors, and assesses student learning.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
• Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans.
• Creates and maintains a learning environment in which all students are actively engaged and contributing members.
• Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of students' work.
• Supervises student environment, students, and volunteers.
• Works as a partner with parents, families, and the community.
• Communicates regularly with parents by newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
• Participates in and contributes to the teaching profession.

Physical / Mental Demands

• The physical and mental demands include standing, walking, sitting, speaking, and hearing. Ability to lift items weighing up to 40 lbs occasionally. Ability to handle stress and work with diverse groups.

Work Environment

• Professional environment with diverse individuals and settings. May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. Noise level is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information

• This job description does not limit duties to the ones listed. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested.
• Anchorage School District employees must read and write in English and be able to communicate with staff and the public.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check, in addition to the DEED certification background check.
• This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
• The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.