High School Art/Graphic Design Teacher

POSITION SUMMARY

Cutter Morning Star High School is seeking a dynamic and creative High School Art/Yearbook Teacher to inspire students through visual arts and lead the development of the school’s annual yearbook publication. This position blends artistic instruction with real-world design, photography, writing, and project management skills.

The ideal candidate will design and deliver engaging art curriculum aligned to Arkansas standards, foster student creativity, and cultivate a positive, inclusive classroom environment. Additionally, the teacher will advise the yearbook staff, guiding students in all aspects of publication, including layout design, photography, editing, marketing, and production deadlines.

Responsibilities include assessing student learning, integrating technology and digital media tools, collaborating with staff and community members, and maintaining high expectations for student achievement and professionalism. The teacher will also oversee extracurricular yearbook activities and ensure the timely completion of the final publication.

Candidates should hold appropriate certification, demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, and have experience in visual arts, graphic design, or journalism.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To communicate, collaborate, and cooperate with colleagues, supervisors, parents, and students in a professional manner
• To teach the Cutter Morning Star School District’s approved curriculum
• To be prepared to instruct all assigned classes at the designated time and place
• To plan a program of study and prepare lesson plans and instructional materials that meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
• To create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and abilities of the students
• To encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• To guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects
• To take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, and facilities
• To employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location, the needs and capabilities of the individual or student groups involved
• To assess the academic and social growth of students regularly, keep appropriate and accurate records, and prepare progress reports as required
• To maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
• To identify student needs, make appropriate referrals, and develop strategies for individual education plans
• To communicate regularly with parents by means of web-based reporting sites, newsletters, notes, phone calls, and conferences
• To plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips
• To create an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of student work
• To adhere to all rules and regulations as stated in the Cutter Morning Star School District Personnel Policies Handbook
• To perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s supervisor, the principal, or the superintendent

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statements

• Knowledge of the schools and CMSSD policies and procedures
• Evidence of strong commitment to quality education
• Evidence of strong organizational skills
• Evidence of strong oral and written communication skills

Education

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution and endorsements in the areas of the teaching assignment. Other requirements per job description.

Certificates & Licenses

Valid Arkansas certificate/ license or alternative certificate/license for compliance with the necessary ADE requirements to meet the position’s essential duties and responsibilities.

Computer Skills

Ability to apply basic computer programs (spreadsheet, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, others) to enhance job performance. (Others could include e-School, HAC/TAC, NWEA, TLI)

Other Requirements

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely, both in oral and written communication.

Ability to perform duties with awareness of all federal, state, and district requirements.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional documents. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to perform basic math operations to meet job expectations.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with situations appropriately to meet job expectations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.