Teaching & Learning Facilitator - Curriculum and Instruction

Information specific to this position: Visual Arts Facilitator Responsibilities include:

• Curriculum Development: -Develop, review, and enhance K-12 visual arts curriculum to align with state standards,educational goals, and district objectives.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders to ensure the curriculum meets the diverse needs of ourstudents.
• Professional Development: -Provide ongoing professional development opportunities and studio art workshops for visual arts teachers to enhance their instructional strategies, content knowledge, and assessment practices.
• Stay current with educational trends and advancements in visual arts education, integrating best practices into professional development programs.
• Instructional Support: -Offer guidance and support to visual arts teachers in implementing effective teaching methods, utilizing technology, student agency and creating a positive and inclusive
  classroom environment.
• Visit classrooms, offer constructive feedback, and facilitate collaborative learning communities among visual arts educators.
• Community Engagement: -Foster partnerships with local artists, museums, and cultural organizations to enhance the visual arts program and provide real-world connections for students.
• Organizations and community partners particular to PSD and the visual arts; CAEA-Colorado Art Education Association, TAB-Teaching for Artistic Behavior, NAEA-National Art Education Association, GAMA-CSU Gregory Allicar Museum, MoAMuseum of Art Fort Collins, CDE Art Think Tank.
• Organize and participate in community art events, exhibitions, and showcases to celebrate student achievements in the visual arts.
• District-Wide Art Exhibitions: -Plan and coordinate 3-4 district-wide art exhibitions to showcase the creative process and talent of students across all grade levels. 
   
• Collaborate with art teachers and community partners to select venues, curate artwork, and organize exhibition logistics. -Implement strategies to engage families and the community in attending and supporting these exhibitions.
• Resource Management: - Work with the curriculum art budget to manage resources to support teachers, the visual arts curriculum, equipment repair costs and art show expenses.
• Explore and secure grants and other funding opportunities to enhance the visual arts program.

Percentage: 100%

Work calendar days: 188 days plus a 20 day contract extension 

Duration of position: Ongoing 

Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, access to employee walk in clinic, as well as other optional benefit elections. 

Questions regarding this position can be directed to talent@psdschools.org

For more details and to apply go to https://psdschools.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=8015