CTE Teacher High School - Graphic Design

**Job Title**:         Graphic Design Teacher                                           **Wage/Hour Status:** Exempt 
 
**Reports to**:      Campus Principal                                                      **Pay Grade:** AP 2T�187 Days
        
**Dept./School**:  Assigned campus                                                     **Date Revised**:   11/18/2025 
**Primary Purpose:**

Teach Graphic Design and/or Commercial Photography to students. Work with students to design, photograph and create in Adobe suite to prepare them for certification tests and careers in the Graphic Design field

 
**Qualifications:**
 
**Education/Certification:**

* Valid teacher certification
* Technical Applications
* Technical Education
* Bachelor's degree - preferred

**Preferred Experience:**

* At least three (3) years' experience working with graphic design, AV, commercial photography or related fields.

**Major Responsibilities and Duties:**

            **Instructional Strategies:**

1. Prepare students to pass the industry-based certification exam for graphic design.
2. Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of TEA curriculum in Arts, A/V Tech & Communications.
3. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
4. Conduct assessment of student learning style and use results to plan instructional activities.
5. Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives and methods according to district and state requirements.
6. Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.

**Student Growth and Development:**

1. Be a positive role model for students and support the mission of the school district.
2. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.
3. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal teaching.
4. Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
5. Participate in related Career Tech Student Organization's (CTSO's) for their program including preparing and traveling with students to competitions if applicable.

    
 
**Classroom Management and Organization:**

1. Create classroom environments conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
2. Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

**Supervisory Responsibilities:**
None
 
**Working Conditions**:
 
**Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:**
 
**Tools/Equipment Used**: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment;
 
**Posture:** Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
 
**Motion:** Frequent walking
 
**Lifting:** Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 30 pounds)
                       
**Environment:** Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise
 
**Mental Demands:** Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours. Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions. District-wide and statewide travel. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Physical demands of preparing for professional development sessions
 
**Other:**  Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures; Other duties as assigned
 
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.  The Administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
 


 
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