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OverviewThe PYP Visual Art Specialist is responsible for delivering high-quality visual arts instruction and ensuring the holistic development of students across assigned classes. The specialist is expected to create a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment while upholding the school’s mission, vision, and values. As a member of the school community, the Visual Art Specialist carries professional responsibilities toward students, colleagues, the institution, and the wider community.ExpectationsAs an educational professional in a K–12 international school, the PYP Visual Art Specialist is expected to:- Demonstrate a clear commitment to the school’s philosophy, mission, vision, and values as defined by the Governing Board. - Establish and maintain a positive social, emotional, physical, and intellectual learning environment that supports the success of all students. - Possess strong, age-appropriate subject knowledge in visual arts and effective pedagogical skills aligned with IB PYP practices. - Employ a variety of effective instructional and assessment strategies to support inquiry-based learning. - Collaborate constructively with classroom teachers and colleagues across departments and grade levels. - Show respect for all members of the school community and model understanding of the host country’s culture, languages, and beliefs. - Contribute actively to school life beyond classroom teaching, including exhibitions, events, and celebrations of learning. - Communicate clearly, professionally, and maintain confidentiality at all times. - Engage in ongoing professional development, particularly related to IB PYP philosophy and arts education. - Be familiar with and adhere to the school’s operational practices and expectations. - Stay updated with relevant educational research and developments in arts education. - Follow all policies and guidelines outlined in the Faculty Handbook, employment contract, and other official school documents.Duties and Responsibilities- Ensure the safety and overall wellbeing of all students, particularly within art studio environments. - Develop and deliver visual arts lessons aligned with the IB PYP philosophy, school objectives, and transdisciplinary units of inquiry. - Integrate the PYP key concepts, learner profile attributes, and approaches to learning within visual arts instruction. - Contribute to the ongoing creation, review, and refinement of the school’s written, taught, and assessed curriculum. - Support student creativity, self-expression, and artistic skill development through a variety of media and techniques. - Attend school regularly as required by contract and arrive punctually to all classes and duties. - Meet all internal and external deadlines in a timely manner. - Prepare and produce routine as well as specialized reports on student progress. - Maintain consistent and meaningful communication with parents and guardians regarding student learning and development. - Organize, maintain, and manage art materials, resources, and displays effectively. - Ensure that teaching spaces are well organized, safe, and conducive to creative learning. - Share responsibility with all staff for maintaining order and enforcing school expectations regarding behavior. - Participate in the annual professional appraisal and evaluation processes. - Carry out supervisory duties assigned by the school administration. - Support and contribute to PYP exhibitions, school showcases, assemblies, and community events related to the arts.