Teacher CTE-Graphic Design Teacher

CTE Center Position – Graphic Design Teacher Pay Grade: 820 (Min $340.54 per day) Work Days: 185 2025-2026 New Hire Schedule (First year teacher salary $63,000) Check the new hire schedule for pay based on years of experience. Click the link above to see the full schedule. Primary Purpose The Graphic Design Teacher instructs students in graphic design principles, digital illustration, branding, and print/digital media production. Qualifications Experience in graphic design and/or visual communication. TEA Certification in one of the following: Secondary Industrial Arts: Grades 6-12 Secondary Industrial Technology: Grades 6-12 Technology Applications: Early Childhood-Grade 12; Grades 8-12 Technology Education: Grades 6-12 Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 6-12 (This assignment requires appropriate work approval); Grades 8-12 (This assignment requires appropriate work approval) Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment requires appropriate work approval. Vocational Trades and Industry - This assignment requires appropriate work approval. Special Knowledge/Skills Understand and apply graphic design principles, digital illustration, branding, and print/digital media production. Major Responsibilities and Duties Integrate Adobe Creative Cloud applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). Oversee design projects, client-based work, and portfolio development. Maintain a safe, productive digital design environment. Support and prepare students for industry-aligned certifications (Adobe Certified Professional in Illustrator/InDesign/Photoshop). Prepare students for competitive events (e.g., SkillsUSA). Secure opportunities for work-based learning and internships. Equipment Used Computer, scanner, printer, copier, calculator Working Conditions Mental Demands Reading; ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions Physical Demands/Environmental Factors Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds Job ID: SM121825 #J-18808-Ljbffr Plano ISD