Job Purpose Statement/s: The position of Art Teacher gives the successful applicant the opportunity to teach art classes for multiple grade levels in both of the Learning Academy’s programs. The Parent Partnership Program provides support to families engaged in home-based instruction K-12 through on-site classes and teacher consultation. The Online Program provides online courses to students, grades 9-12 with on-site lab, art, and seminar classes. Strong communication skills are needed in working with parents regarding academic program; advising and educating parents/guardians on the use of a variety of curricula to reach educational goals; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/assessments; and providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Required attachments:

Cover Letter
Resume
3 Reference Letters
Valid Washington State Certification

1.0FTE position for the 2025-26 school year. Position hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 3:30 pm.

This position involves teaching K-12 art to students in the ORLA hConnect, Middle School Academy, and Diploma Track Programs. The candidate must be certified in secondary art, and have prior experience working at the high school level as well as in alternative education. The position involves teaching students to create art in a variety of mediums, including ceramics.

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance benefits, as administered by the School Employees Benefit Board (SEBB). Final benefit eligibility to be determined at time of hire. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Department of Retirement Services (DRS) SERS plan (classified employees) or TERS plan (certificated employees), as well as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program. Employees will receive vacation leave, paid holidays and

Desired Skills and Experience:

At least three years of prior experience teaching secondary level art.
Proficiency in the use of technology as a tool for communication and instruction and prior demonstrated use of technology in regular teaching practices
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong knowledge and understanding of age appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum frameworks (EALRs & GLEs), and education code
Ability to design learning plans centered around a student’s interest and/or strengths and create and monitor learning plans structured to take the learner from his/her current level of skill and knowledge, to higher levels of learning
A demonstrated history of incorporating experiential activities into student learning both in and out of the classroom setting
Ability to work effectively with volunteers
Willingness to team-teach
Strong organization skills and attention to detail
Interest in learning how to teach classes online is also desirable

Job Requirements - Qualifications:

Experience Required: Prior job-related experience.
Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, evaluate performance.

Knowledge of age appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code.

Abilities to perform a variety of specialized tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, other school personnel, meet schedules and deadlines. Significant physical abilities may include lifting/carrying, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/accommodation/color vision/field of vision, and standing/walking for varying periods of time.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Teaching Credential for level of instruction, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Olympia School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Auxiliary aids and services will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities. The following employee(s) have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Officer – James Whitehead, (360) 596-8545, jwhitehead@osd.wednet.edu; Executive Director of Elementary Education – Autumn Lara, (360) 596-8534, alara@osd.wednet.edu; Section 504 and ADA Coordinator (Students) – Ken Turcotte, (360) 596-7530, klturcotte@osd.wednet.edu; ADA Coordinator (Staff) – Starla Hoff, (360) 596-6185, shoff@osd.wednet.edu; Affirmative Action Officer and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator – Scott Niemann, (360) 596-6185, sniemann@osd.wednet.edu. Address: Knox Administrative Center, 111 Bethel St NE, Olympia, WA 98506.

The Olympia School District will provide reasonable Accommodations to enable persons with disabilities the opportunity to apply for open positions and to participate in District interview procedures. Persons with disabilities or are in need of translation services are asked to notify the Human Resources Office at least three days prior to the date on which the requested accommodation is needed. Human Resources Officer: Voice: (360) 596-6185 or TDD: (360) 596-7537 or FAX: 360-596-6181.

Teacher - K-12 Art