Itinerant Talented Teacher - Theater Arts

Talent Education Teacher Instructs students in history, aesthetics, criticism, and production in talent area in which students have been identified talented: visual art, drama, or music. Develops a curriculum appropriate to meeting the needs of each talented student as dictated by the individual education program. Completes accurately, neatly, and on time all records and reports. Encourages parent interest and is available for conferences in order to keep the parent informed of the student's progress and needs. Acts as a resource to administrators, teacher, and parents for drama, music, or visual arts. Creates an aesthetic environment in which students can develop their individual talents. Provides opportunities for students to demonstrate their talents to appropriate audiences. Fosters an understanding of the arts which goes beyond representation by encouraging students to use creative thought processes. Performs all other duties assigned by the principal. A talent education teacher is required to work in a school setting. The talent education teacher may be itinerant; therefore, the work day consists of the number of hours required of teachers at the school at which the gifted education teacher signs in on any given day. The talent teacher may sometimes work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by job responsibilities. A talent education teacher must be able to communicate in English both orally and in writing; must have the ability to accurately give and receive information both in person and via a telecommunication system; must be able to communicate successfully and pleasantly with students, peers, supervisors, and the community. Telephone, computer, Xerox machine, videocassette recorder and monitor, video camera, audio cassette recorder. Music education teachers: musical instruments, as appropriate. Visual arts teachers: media, as appropriate. The teacher must be able to operate audio-visual and office equipment. Standing, walking, reaching, bending, and lifting up to ten pounds is sometimes required. The teacher must have the ability to provide own transportation to schools, work locations, and meeting sites. Mobility skills are necessary to access a variety of work locations. The teacher must understand and interpret written and verbal instructions from supervisor; the teacher must be able to manage, direct, supervise, and evaluate student learning activities. The teacher must be able to work compatibly in group settings; must be able to respond positively to supervision and to accept suggestions for improvement; serves as liaison between the school and community. Valid Louisiana teaching certificate Master's Degree Ancillary certification in talent area of music, visual arts, or drama Three years' successful teaching experience. JP Schools offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. JP Schools also offers a competitive benefits package.