High School Art Teacher

High School Art Teacher

Gervais High School is building a brand new and expanded space for the art classroom, with professional print and studio production equipment. The new space will be finished this summer to support this growing CTE pathway. The art teacher has a section of Intro to Art and Digital Media electives for middle school students to introduce and build interest in the program. There are also sections of Intro to Art and Design, Digital Imaging, Graphic Design, Media Production (newspaper and yearbook), and Photo Journalism (newspaper and yearbook) for high school students. There are additional stipends available to serve as the Inkling student newspaper and yearbook advisor. This teacher will participate in the Mid-Willamette Education Consortium visual communications PLC, with additional classroom project funding available through this partnership.

Terms of employment: 190-day contract

Salary: $48,453.74 - $94,590.19 depending on experience and education

Starting date: September 2026

Performance Responsibilities

See Job Description in Application Packet

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Oregon teaching license with appropriate endorsements
• Bachelor's or higher degree in education or other acceptable educational training in area of study as required by Oregon license.
• Knowledge and understanding of the 21st Century Schools Act.
• Knowledge of current educational practices and methods, evaluation techniques, behavior management techniques, and communication techniques.
• Prior job-related experience will be considered but not required.
• Valid First Aid Card as requested by Principal.

How to Apply

• Visit the Gervais School District employment webpage. Click on "TalentEd District Openings and Applications" or use the hyperlink below.
• Submit your Powered by TalentEd electronic application with the following additional documents.
• A letter of interest addressing your strengths related to the position.
• A current professional resume.
• 3 current letters of reference.
• A copy of your Teaching License issued by Teachers Standards and Practices.
• A copy of college transcripts.
• Current employees, please submit a letter/email of interest to View email address on click.appcast.io.

Application deadline: Tuesday, August 25, 2026, or until filled, at the District Office.

Hiring Timelines

• Advertise opening: 08/11/2026
• Applications due: 08/25/2026 or until filled
• Applications screened: 08/26/2026
• Interviews: 08/28/2026
• Board Approval: 09/17/2026
• Position to be offered: 09/1/2026 (conditional upon board approval)

Official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate.