High School Art Teacher

Tigard High School is seeking a passionate, dynamic, and student-centered Art Teacher to join our school! This position is designed for an educator who can inspire students across a wide range of skill levels-from those taking their very first art class to advanced students pushing the boundaries of their creativity in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Art Seminar. The ideal candidate will have expertise in drawing and painting, the ability to explore other mediums, and a deep commitment to fostering an inclusive classroom environment where every student can find their artistic voice. Our Vision & Core Values At Tigard High School, everything we do is driven by our commitment to our students' futures. Our Vision: Every student will graduate from Tigard High School prepared for admission to an Oregon college/university. All students will be choice-ready. Our Core Values: We Care: We build authentic relationships, centering equity and empathy in our teaching. We Seek Knowledge: We foster curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning. We Never Give Up: We cultivate resilience, growth mindsets, and perseverance in the face of challenges

Work Year: 190


Bargaining Unit: TTEA


FLSA Status: Exempt


Salary: $53,810- $108,384(Based on 190 day contract- 1.0 FTE)

• Tigard Tualatin School District pays the 6% employee PERS contribution, upon eligibility.

JOB TITLE: High School Art Teacher


JOB GROUP : Licensed


REPORTS TO : Building Principal


FTE: 1.0

GENERAL DUTIES SUMMARY:


Secondary teachers provide instruction to an assigned classroom working with the curriculum designed by the school district. They work directly with students, school staff, building and district administrators to meet the educational goals of the district.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:


Instructional Support

• Implement lesson plans provided by the regular teacher or school administration.
• When needed, prepare and deliver instructional activities aligned to state standards and district curriculum.
• Provide clear directions and maintain instructional flow for students.

Classroom Management

• Establish and maintain a safe, respectful, and orderly classroom environment.
• Uphold school and district expectations for student behavior and engagement.
• Supervise students during assigned instructional and non-instructional times.

Assessment & Recordkeeping

• Administer quizzes, tests, or assignments as directed by the teacher or
• Collect and return student work for grading or review by the regular teacher.
• Record attendance and maintain basic classroom documentation.

Collaboration & Communication

• Communicate with school staff regarding student needs, progress, and concerns.
• Follow guidance from administrators, department heads, and colleagues to ensure consistency of instruction.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and alignment with district policies

QUALIFICATIONS:


Must possess the mental and physical skills and abilities of/to:

• Make some independent judgments within prescribed policies and procedures
• Employ good judgment in a variety of situations, including emergencies
• Work with a variety of students and demonstrate a willingness to gain the information and training necessary to work effectively
• Possess the characteristics and understanding to be an effective member of an educational support team
• Comprehend and follow oral and written instructions and complete work within established time lines.
• Communicate with appropriate student age group requiring the exercise of both empathetic and disciplinarian approaches
• Maintain a confidential, non-preferential manner a non-judgmental attitude towards the students, staff, and program
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, staff, and general public

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Valid state teaching license with an Art Endorsement
• Ability to follow lesson plans and adjust to a variety of subject areas and grade levels.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Talk and hear
• Stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally climbing or balancing
• Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds.
• Specific abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and the majority of the work day is spent indoors.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Tigard-Tualatin School District 23J and Tigard-Tualatin Education Association.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT


This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position's activities and requirements, the administration reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign duties as necessary that still reflect the essential functions of the department.