23380: High School Art Teacher (1.0 FTE Con)

Kennewick•Kennewick, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 1.0 FTE Contract position for a High School Art Teacher at Kennewick High School. The posting dates are from 07/15/2026 to 07/24/2026. Information on salary and benefits can be found at www.ksd.org/jobs. Completion of Safe Schools web-based training is required as a condition of employment.

Requirements

Valid current Washington State teaching certificate appropriate for high school with endorsement in Art.
Satisfactory evaluations.
Completion of Safe Schools web based training is required as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to implement Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements for Art Education.
Endorsement in second core subject area.
Evidence of recent successful experience working with students in a multicultural educational setting, with a belief and desire to teach all students.
High school teaching experience in Art within the past five years.
Evidence of high standards in classroom management and student achievement.
Broad teaching repertoire, including instructional approaches for inclusion, differentiation, and standards based proficiency.

Responsibilities

Teach a variety of introductory art/drawing courses, including International Baccalaureate courses and/or students as assigned by the principal.
Participate as a team member of the visual arts department in a collaborative and cooperative manner.
Communicate regularly and positively with students and parents regarding student progress and behavior.
Maintain a positive attitude and productive learning environment.
Ability to teach in a second endorsement area.
Support and uphold all Kennewick High School rules and District-wide policies.
Actively participate in and assist with the development of the art curriculum as a part of a continuing evolutionary process as mandated by the Commission on Student Learning and the District Strategic Plan.
Provide for art education to be integrated with other core subject learning across the curriculum.
Other duties as assigned.
Participate in departmental PLC, projects/activities, and school wide efforts to promote the arts.
Willingness to provide opportunities for students interested in pursuing art as a career objective such as linking with local artists, Allied Arts Council, or developing professional portfolios.