What are the responsibilities and job description for the HS Teacher, CTE - Digital Design, (1.0 FTE), Perm, 26-27 School Yr position at North Clackamas Schools?
High School Teacher, CTE - Digital Design, (1.0 FTE), Permanent, 2026-2027 School Year
Must hold or be eligible to obtain an Oregon CTE Teaching License with a Visual, Performing and Media Arts endorsement.
Must have 3 - 5 years Design Industry experience.
The North Clackamas School District strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster equity and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application.
Click Here for the Secondary Regular Education Teacher Full Job Description
Position Summary
The Digital Design CTE Teacher is primarily responsible for effective teaching and learning of the assigned subject(s) following district approved curriculum, instruction and assessment practices. Another primary responsibility includes student safety and appropriate collaboration and attention to each student's readiness to learn including needed guidance, discipline, and welfare.
Responsibilities
Sabin-Schellenberg Professional Technical Center has an open full time position in a two-person Digital Design program. The Digital Design CTE Teacher is responsible for continued development of curriculum and related assessments for high school students who are interested in careers in digital design. They will teach the following:
The candidate must hold or be able to obtain a CTE teaching license in position subject area. The candidate may also already be an Oregon licensed teacher with industry experience or someone without a teaching license who has industry experience who is interested in pursuing a CTE teaching license. In order to qualify for a CTE teaching license, the applicant must show recent and relevant knowledge in the industry that they want to teach. The district works closely with a CTE Regional Coordinator who will support candidates by providing assistance and facilitation with CTE licensure and Program of Study needs or requirements.
PLEASE NOTE: If a Restricted CTE Teaching license is needed, the Oregon Department of Education will also require a CTE Professional Development Plan. The Associate Director of Human Resources and the CTE Regional Coordinator will provide the steps if this is required.
Benefits
We invite you to click here and visit our Benefits Website to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which include:
Salary
Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Professional Salary Placement qualifies a candidate for placement at the Bachelors level of the salary schedule.
PLEASE NOTE: North Clackamas Schools is negotiating the licensed contract for the 26-27 school year. Below is our Annual Salary Range for the 25-26 school year:
North Clackamas School District participates in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS and OPSRP) on behalf of its employees. The district contributes the employer portion; there is also a mandatory employee portion. Upon eligibility, which is defined as working at least six full calendar months in a qualifying position, the employee is required to contribute 6% as their employee portion, via payroll deduction. Part-time employees working at least six months and 600 hours in a calendar year will qualify.
Minimum Qualifications
North Clackamas School District policy provides veterans and disabled veterans with preferences as required by law.
The North Clackamas School District does not discriminate on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to, an individual's perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability or perceived disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, veterans' status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding discrimination: Michelle Riddell, Title IX Coordinator, 12400 SE Freeman Way, Milwaukie, OR 97222. For these Title lX inquiries, please contact 503.353.6000.
For employment related information, please go to our Human Resources employment page at https://www.nclack.k12.or.us/hr/page/careers-ncsd
Must hold or be eligible to obtain an Oregon CTE Teaching License with a Visual, Performing and Media Arts endorsement.
Must have 3 - 5 years Design Industry experience.
The North Clackamas School District strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster equity and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application.
Click Here for the Secondary Regular Education Teacher Full Job Description
Position Summary
The Digital Design CTE Teacher is primarily responsible for effective teaching and learning of the assigned subject(s) following district approved curriculum, instruction and assessment practices. Another primary responsibility includes student safety and appropriate collaboration and attention to each student's readiness to learn including needed guidance, discipline, and welfare.
Responsibilities
Sabin-Schellenberg Professional Technical Center has an open full time position in a two-person Digital Design program. The Digital Design CTE Teacher is responsible for continued development of curriculum and related assessments for high school students who are interested in careers in digital design. They will teach the following:
- 2D Animation and Graphics courses using Adobe Creative Cloud applications including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Animate, and After Effects.
- Introduce technical and production skills based on the following principles of design while creating a classroom culture that models a studio production environment:
- For Animation: story boarding and tweening, and the creation and animation of 2D models, characters, and settings, and
- For Graphics: layout, vector development, branding, image compositing, illustration, and motion graphics.
- Developing industry partners,
- Planning and facilitating Advisory Board meetings,
- Developing and implementing the program budget,
- Documentation for Advanced College Credit (in partnership with a local Community College),
- Sourcing/ordering industry standard supplies, tools and equipment.
The candidate must hold or be able to obtain a CTE teaching license in position subject area. The candidate may also already be an Oregon licensed teacher with industry experience or someone without a teaching license who has industry experience who is interested in pursuing a CTE teaching license. In order to qualify for a CTE teaching license, the applicant must show recent and relevant knowledge in the industry that they want to teach. The district works closely with a CTE Regional Coordinator who will support candidates by providing assistance and facilitation with CTE licensure and Program of Study needs or requirements.
PLEASE NOTE: If a Restricted CTE Teaching license is needed, the Oregon Department of Education will also require a CTE Professional Development Plan. The Associate Director of Human Resources and the CTE Regional Coordinator will provide the steps if this is required.
Benefits
We invite you to click here and visit our Benefits Website to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which include:
- Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, vision, dental, and basic life)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional Development Funds
- Mentorship: Dedicated mentors for new teachers
- Affinity Groups for Educators of Color
Salary
Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Professional Salary Placement qualifies a candidate for placement at the Bachelors level of the salary schedule.
PLEASE NOTE: North Clackamas Schools is negotiating the licensed contract for the 26-27 school year. Below is our Annual Salary Range for the 25-26 school year:
- Annual Salary Range (2025-2026): $58,788- $111,463 (193-Day Contract). Initial placement based on education, experience.
- This salary range reflects 1.0 FTE. Actual salary is prorated based on FTE and start date.
- Stipend(s) are pro-rated based on 1.0 FTE and start/end dates of position/assignment.
- As a licensed employee, you are eligible to receive:
- A stipend of $2,500 if certified by NBPTS (National Board for Professional Teaching Standards).
- A stipend of $3,000 if you hold a PhD or EdD.
North Clackamas School District participates in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS and OPSRP) on behalf of its employees. The district contributes the employer portion; there is also a mandatory employee portion. Upon eligibility, which is defined as working at least six full calendar months in a qualifying position, the employee is required to contribute 6% as their employee portion, via payroll deduction. Part-time employees working at least six months and 600 hours in a calendar year will qualify.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must have or meet the requirements for Oregon CTE: Visual, Performing and Media Arts Endorsement.
- Must be skilled in working with adolescents and other educators.
- Must have at least three to five years design industry experience.
- Evidence of continuous professional learning and a commitment to participate in professional growth opportunities and self-reflection on professional practice.
- Demonstrated content knowledge for subjects/levels being taught.
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with families, students, and staff.
- Commitment to effective collaboration and teaming within a professional learning community.
- Skill in classroom management and ability to achieve, support, and maintain acceptable student behavior.
- Knowledge of and ability to use appropriate and multiple assessment, instruction, and evaluation techniques.
- Knowledge of child and adolescent development and ability to apply that knowledge to the selection and application of curriculum materials and instructional practices.
- Knowledge and skill in the use of strategies necessary to meet the diverse needs of students.
- Knowledge and skill in culturally responsive teaching and learning.
- Skill and ability to utilize technology to aid instruction, assessment and learning.
- Bilingual Spanish/English.
- Experience working with people of diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to engage and ignite passion in students to have a desire and passion to design.
- Successful experience working with high-school aged youth.
- Multiple years experience in the design industry with a multifaceted background
North Clackamas School District policy provides veterans and disabled veterans with preferences as required by law.
The North Clackamas School District does not discriminate on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to, an individual's perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability or perceived disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, veterans' status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding discrimination: Michelle Riddell, Title IX Coordinator, 12400 SE Freeman Way, Milwaukie, OR 97222. For these Title lX inquiries, please contact 503.353.6000.
For employment related information, please go to our Human Resources employment page at https://www.nclack.k12.or.us/hr/page/careers-ncsd
Salary : $58,788 - $111,463