What are the responsibilities and job description for the Secondary Art Teacher (CC #427) position at Baker School District 5J?
- Baker School District is currently seeking a candidate for a Secondary Art teaching position at Baker High School for grades 9 – 12 beginning the 2025-2026 school year. Position is 1.0 FTE.
- This benefited position will begin in August 2025 (Exact date still to be determined); Insurance will begin September 1, 2025.
- Provides students with qualitative information and experiences in design, techniques, and aesthetics, for the purpose of developing career enhancing skills along with a life-long appreciation for the visual arts.
- An Oregon Teaching License with proper endorsement.
- A portfolio of quality examples of personal work in area(s) of specialty.
- Knowledge of design elements and principles.
- A strong understanding of how design skills are used in careers.
- Prepares students to be more visually aware of the world around them.
- Trains the student to respond to and justify judgments of works of art.
- Teaches students to express ideas and feelings through visual form.
- Guides students in the study of historical and contemporary aspects of visual arts from all cultures.
- Identifies, diagnoses, and prescribes remediation for problems in the students' creative work.
- Assess and differentiate for the learning needs of students.
- Designs or selects and uses planned sequences of instruction for the development of design ideas and media technique.
- Conducts engaging, well-paced classes using a variety of instructional techniques and materials.
- Assesses, keeps track of, and provides feedback promptly and often to students on their progress and assignments.
- Uses a grading system that is consistent, fair, and supportable.
- Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities as assigned.
- Provides instruction based on designated instructional guides, or develops alternate materials in prescribed district format.
- Develop and maintain classroom environment conducive to effective, engaging and developmentally appropriate learning.
- Develop reasonable roles of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
- Ensures that instructional activities and materials are clearly related to District, school, and department goals and objectives.
- Follows all District standards, policies, safety protocols and procedures, including those related to COVID-19.
- Selects and requisitions required art equipment and supplies.
- Ensures that art equipment is properly used, maintained, and stored, and that inventory records are accurate and current.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required by supervisor.
- Experience teaching art at any level preferred.
- Ability to integrate technology into the curriculum.
- Willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Professional experience in the art industry or related experience.
- The annual certified salary schedule for the 2025-2026 school year is $61,206 - $88,260 for 1.0 FTE for employees with an unrestricted teaching license ($45,905 annual salary for employees with an Emergency/Restricted Teaching License). Baker School District allows all licensed teaching experience years within the U.S. (substitute years not included) and education to be used in placing the teacher on the salary schedule.
- Currently, teacher contracts are approximately 175 days with a four-day work week. Certified staff report for approximately one Friday per month for meetings and PD activities.
- Baker School District 5J offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package with multiple choices available to employees. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, long term care, tax-deferred retirement savings plans, and more. In addition, the District shall pay the six percent (6%) employee contribution (PERS) required by ORS 238.200 and ORS 238A.330.
- This position will begin at the start of the 2025-2026 school year in August 2025.
- Copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215).
- OR Proof of receiving a non-service connected pension from the US Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs.
- Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter.
JobID: 833
Position Type:
Certified Employees/Art
Certified Employees/Art
Date Posted:
2/26/2025
2/26/2025
Location:
Baker High School
Baker High School
Date Available:
08/18/2025
08/18/2025
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Until Filled
POSITION INFORMATION
It is the district’s policy to provide veterans and disabled veterans with preference as required by law.
During the application process, a veteran will need to submit the following:
Baker School District is an equal opportunity educator and employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, age, veterans’ status, familial status, genetic information, disability, culture and/or financial status.
Salary : $61,206 - $88,260
