North Beach Junior/Senior High School is seeking a dynamic and creative Career and Technical Education (CTE) Art Teacher to lead instruction in visual communication, photography, design, publishing, and production arts. The ideal candidate will inegrate technical skills and artistic principals to prepare students for college and careers in creative industries. This position combines rigorous academic content with hands-on learning, using industry-relevant tools and techniques to build functional and advanced skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Teach and promote student leadership throughout the curriculum.
Promote integration of academic skills and specific CTE curriculum for relevant career preparation.
Integrate technology and science into daily instruction along with providing opportunities to apply science and math concepts to real life situations based on approved curriculum.
Partner and maintain contact with the community and participate on industry-specific advisory committee.
Compile all data required for local and state report (CTE Standards).
Plan, implement, and evaluate effective classroom instruction consistent with building and district curriculum/programs.
Participate in team planning, programming, and instructional activities focused on improving instructional practices and student learning.
Utilize district and state standards in developing curriculum.
Develop instructional goals and objectives to meet teaching assignment.
Recognizes individual students’ needs and provide appropriate strategies and interventions.
Communicate effectively with parents and the school community.
Participate in and/or direct extra-curricular programs, activities, meetings, and conferences as required.
Prepare teaching materials and reports (grades, attendance, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress.
Participate in building and district in-service education/training programs.
Attend building/district meetings and conferences as required.
Know and observe safety procedures; maintain safe working conditions; comply with safety rules and regulations.
Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective function of the work unit and supporting student learning objectives.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

BS/BA degree in education or related field preferred
2-3 years prior industry experience.
Master’s degree in Education preferred.
Prior teaching experience in CTE preferred.
A combination of education and/or industry experience may be subsituted.

REQUIRED LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Current Washington State Vocational Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsements in subject area.

CTE Program Focus Areas (Preferred Certifications):

V-100100 Communications Technology
- CIP 100290: Visual Communications Foundations
- CIP 100201: Photography and Video Foundations
- CIP 500499: Design and Commerical Art Foundations
V-091001 Publishing
- CIP 091001: Publishing (Yearbook)
V-500400 Professional Production Arts Technology
- CIP 500797: Professional Production Arts Technology/Technician

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

Criminal background clearance.
Current WA State (CTE) Career and Technical Education Teacher Certificate or willingness to obtain a Plan I (University Route) or Plan II (Industry Route) CTE Teaching Certificate. WA State offers two routes to obtain certification to teach CTE courses. For more information visit the State Certification Website: https://www.k12.wa.us/certification/teacher-certificate/career-and-technical-education-applicants.

Preferred Qualifications:

Relevant industry experience and/or degree in art, design, communications, media production, or a related field.
Strong knowledge of design principles, publishing pocesses, and digital media production.
Experience with industry-standard software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premier Pro, or equivalent.
Ability to manage complete, long-term projects (e.g., yearbook production, design production, design portolios).

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Current trends and practices in education..
Instructional theory and its application.
Techniques to motivate student learning via inquiry, discussion, and application of knowledge.
Organizing the physical and human elements in the educational setting.
Instructional and non-instructional human dynamics.
Standards-based instruction and familiarity with Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements.
School board policies and procedures.

North Beach-CTE Art Teacher (Updated)