SUMMARY: The Secondary Art & Graphic Design Teacher provides educational instruction in Art and Graphic Design to Secondary aged students utilizing teaching techniques that are consistent with school established objectives.
ABOUT CHIEF LESCHI SCHOOLS: Formerly known as the Puyallup Tribal School, Chief Leschi Schools was founded in 1976 to address the high dropout rate of the youth of the Puyallup tribe. It is the largest of seven tribal schools in the state of Washington and one of approximately 200+ tribal schools in the United States. It is also one of the largest tribal schools to be funded by the Bureau of Indian Education.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
Communicates clearly, both orally and in writing
Plans and coordinates the Secondary art program; teaches skills in art to students using an effective curriculum; and guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals
Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects; and communicates these objectives to students
Uses effective classroom management strategies
Evaluates students' academic and social growth; keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports
Regularly communicates with parents and/or guardians through conferences, phone calls, grade updates and other means to discuss student progress
Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems
Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district, as well as professional growth activities
Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned workday
Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities
Works effectively with para-educators and other staff members
Performs other duties as assigned by administrator
Teaching middle level visual art.
Teaching high school graphic design as part of the secondary elective and/or CTE program.
Obtaining and maintaining a conditional CTE certification for graphic design, as required by the assigned course and program structure (if required.)
Developing and delivering hands-on, project-based instruction in visual art, design thinking, creative process, craftsmanship, critique, and visual communication.
Teaching graphic design concepts and skills, including layout, typography, composition, branding, digital media, image editing, publication design, portfolio development, and responsible use of creative technology.
Supporting students in the use of digital design tools, creative software, instructional technology, art materials, and design-related equipment.
Maintaining a safe, organized, and accessible art and design classroom, including management of supplies, equipment, tools, materials, student work, and storage systems.
Teaching and reinforcing safe, ethical, and responsible use of art materials, tools, classroom equipment, digital design platforms, images, media, and online resources.
Developing student portfolios, exhibitions, showcases, displays, design products, or other public-facing demonstrations of student learning.
Integrating Indigenous perspectives, tribal values, community connections, and culturally sustaining practices into visual art and design instruction whenever appropriate.
Connecting visual art and graphic design instruction to real-world applications, including creative careers, visual communication, entrepreneurship, school-based design needs, and community projects.
Supporting CTE-related requirements for the graphic design course, which may include course documentation, program records, industry alignment, advisory input, career-connected learning, and related compliance tasks.
Collaborating with staff, programs, families, tribal partners, community artists, businesses, or other partners to expand student learning opportunities in art, design, and creative career pathways.
Teaching financial literacy or related elective coursework if assigned, based on certification, scheduling, student need, and program requirements.
This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with applicable endorsements or ability to obtain applicable endorsements
Successful teaching and/or student-teaching experiences at the Secondary level
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Current or recent experience working with Native Americans or other similar diverse populations
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
Successful criminal background clearance
Successful and/or clear drug screening
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Best practices in teaching and learning
School board policies and procedures
ABILITY TO:
Take initiative and work independently
Demonstrate commitment to the teaching profession and its code of ethics
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Manage a classroom effectively for optimum learning
Synthesize information and present it clearly and in an organized manner
Work with and relate to Native American children and serve as a positive role model
Establish and maintain effective working relationships in a diverse, multicultural environment, to include school staff and administrators, parents and community members
Demonstrate and maintain confidentiality
Integrate cultural competencies in teaching Native American students
Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Building Administrator or designee
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this position. Workplace accommodations may be provided in accordance with CLS Tribal policy.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is primarily performed in an indoor educational environment with moderate noise levels. Employees may work in and/or proximity to classrooms, students, and standard office or instructional equipment. Conditions may vary based on program needs.
SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY NOTICE:
Chief Leschi Schools operates under the authority of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians. Employment is governed by Tribal law and policy and does not create a contract of employment. Nothing in this job description or related materials shall be construed as a waiver of CLS's or the Tribe's sovereign immunity.
INDIAN PREFERENCE & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:
Chief Leschi Schools is an equal opportunity employer operating under the authority of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians. Employment decisions are made in accordance with Tribal law, including applicable Indian preference requirements. Chief Leschi Schools provides employment opportunities without unlawful discrimination as defined by Tribal policy and aligns with applicable federal requirements where expressly required under law or the State-Tribal Education Compact. Nothing in this statement shall be construed as a waiver of CLS's or the Tribe's sovereign immunity.
| Location | Puyallup, WA |