Graphic Design Teacher (.5 FTE) - Klamath Union High School - Starting the 2025-2026 School Year

Salary: Currently $49,638.36-$92,138.12 (DOE), prorated based upon FTE, still being negotiated for 2025-2026. 

Insurance: Generous Health, dental, and vision contribution from the district, currently up to $2202 (based upon family coverage), prorated based upon FTE, TBD for 2025-2026.

PERS Retirement: The district assumes and pays the 6% average employee contribution to the Oregon PERS system. 

Benefits to working at KFCS:

• Student loan forgiveness for those who qualify.
• Teacher mentoring program for teachers new to the profession. 
• Opportunity to work with a diverse student population.
• District-supported child care is available.
• Work in a highly supportive environment
• Access to classroom technology including interactive white board, document cameras, and chromebooks
• Ongoing Professional Development opportunities

Schedule:190 Days + 3 days new teacher in-service 

Position Summary:
Klamath Union High School is seeking a creative and dynamic part-time Graphic Design Teacher to deliver engaging instruction in digital design, visual communication, and related media arts. The ideal candidate will foster technical skills and artistic expression in students while preparing them for further education and careers in creative fields. This position emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and real-world application in a supportive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:
• Plan and deliver standards-based graphic design lessons aligned with state and school curriculum.
• Teach foundational and advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other digital design tools.
• Guide students in the creation of digital art, branding projects, layouts, and multimedia presentations.
• Foster creativity, critical thinking, and professional design practices.
• Manage student projects, portfolios, and participation in contests, exhibitions, or school media.
• Provide individualized instruction to meet a range of skill levels and artistic interests.
• Collaborate with staff on interdisciplinary projects and school media initiatives.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and inspiring classroom environment.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Art Education, or a related field.
• Valid Oregon teaching license with appropriate CTE or Arts endorsement preferred (or ability to obtain).
• Professional experience in graphic design or digital media strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with industry-standard design software and technologies.
• Strong organizational, communication, and classroom management skills.
• Ability to inspire creativity and support diverse learning styles.

Work Environment:
• Work primarily takes place in a digital media lab/classroom environment.
• Collaborate with school leadership, arts, and career technical education (CTE) teams.
• Attend meetings, exhibitions, and professional development as needed.
• Encourage student participation in school media, yearbook, marketing, or community design projects.

Pre-employment requirements:

Employment for this position is contingent on clearance of the following:

__X__ Background Investigation

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