CTE Teacher – Graphic Design - Wagner HS - 2025-2026

The Career and Technical Education Teacher in the Graphic Design program participates as a member of the instructional staff in planning for teaching, motivating students, developing classroom climate, managing the classroom, interacting with pupils and evaluating pupils. (Trade and Industrial Education Grades 6-12 or 8-12 with appropriate work approval) or • Texas Administrative Code (TAC) requires that candidates seeking CTE certification based on skill and experience must complete an approved educator preparation program (EPP) • A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution, two years of full-time wage-earning experience within the past ten years in an approved occupation for the classes you will be teaching • OR an Associate’s Degree from an accredited institution, two years of full-time wage-earning experience within the past ten years in an approved occupation for the classes you will be teaching • OR a High School Diploma or equivalent, five years of full-time wage-earning experience within the past ten years in an approved occupation for the classes you will be teaching • Eligible military experience may be used in lieu of civilian experience; your EPP will review for eligibility • Plus, valid license is appropriate for the assignment • Valid Texas Driver’s License • Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Special Knowledge and Skills • Knowledge of subject(s) to which assigned • Experience using Adobe Creative Suite software programs. (The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.) • Plan the long and short range objectives for assigned courses • Develop lesson plans with the appropriate essential elements • Collect and use a variety of information to guide the growth and development of individual pupils • Maximize amount of time available for instruction • Demonstrate effective teaching methods and selects appropriate teaching materials using a variety of activities to develop student interest and performance • Establish standards for individual pupils in terms of ability levels • Create a classroom climate conducive to pupil intellectual, social, emotional and moral development • Manage pupil behavior and activities to allow for learning • Communicate effectively with students • Evaluate and provide feedback on pupil performance continuously by utilizing a variety of sources to insure mastery of the essential elements • Teach for cognitive, affective, and/or psychomotor learning and transfer • Maintain accurate student accounting records and other reports in compliance with local and state requirements • Participate in in-service workshops • Participate in extracurricular activities as assigned • Plan for and engage in professional development • Interact and communicate effectively with parents and school staff • Participate in the planning, presentation, and evaluation of various school activities • Emphasize safety by testing all students on the appropriate procedures of all equipment • Manage the classroom and shop/lab in such a manner as to promote learning effectiveness and to provide maximum supervision of the students • Assist in job placement of students upon completion of the courses • Supervise and sponsor activities of the appropriately approved CTE student leadership organization • Maintain annual follow-up records on each student taking the state certification • Seek recommendations, advice, and updated skill methods from advisory committee members by promoting industry/business involvement in the program activities • Maintain a consistent professional demeanor and appearance • Ensure compliance with the Texas Educator’s Code of Ethics • Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job