High School Art Teacher; FTE Con

High School Art Teacher (1.0 FTE Con)

Location:

Kennewick, Washington. Starting date:
To Be Determined. Position #KEHS
23380.

Final date to receive applications: Jul 24, 2026 10:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 15, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

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Safe Schools Web‑Based Training Completion is required as a condition of employment.

• Teach a variety of introductory art/drawing courses, including International Baccalaureate courses and/or students as assigned by the principal.
• Participate as a team member of the visual arts department in a collaborative and cooperative manner.
• Communicate regularly and positively with students and parents regarding student progress and behavior.
• Maintain a positive attitude and productive learning environment.
• Ability to teach in a second endorsement area.
• Support and uphold all Kennewick High School rules and District‑wide policies.
• Actively participate in an assist with the development of the art curriculum as part of a continuing evolutionary process.
• Provide for art education to be integrated with other core subject learning across the curriculum.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Valid current Washington State teaching certificate appropriate for high school with endorsement in Art.
• Satisfactory evaluations.

• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to implement Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements for Art Education.
• Endorsement in second core subject area.
• Evidence of recent successful experience working with students in a multicultural educational setting, with a belief and desire to teach all students.
• High school teaching experience in Art within the past five years.
• Evidence of high standards in classroom management and student achievement.
• Participate in departmental PLC, projects/activities, and school‑wide efforts to promote the arts.
• Broad teaching repertoire, including instructional approaches for inclusion, differentiation, and standards based proficiency.
• Willingness to provide opportunities for students interested in pursuing art as a career objective such as linking with local artists, Allied Arts Council, or developing professional portfolios.
• Punctual and consistent attendance.

Regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, push or pull 18-26 lbs., sit, kneel and crouch, twist and bend, use hands to type, and must be able to lift up to 10 lbs. regularly and occasionally up to 26 lbs; may be required to move quickly in an emergency or while supervising students. Employees must work outdoors in a wide variety of temperatures from –10°F to 100°F +.

The noise level is moderate.

In‑district staff must complete an internal online application by 10:00 p.m. (PST) on or before the closing date. Out‑of‑district applicants must complete the online District application and attach a letter of interest, resume, valid Washington state teaching credential, and copies of transcripts with degree posted. All hires are subject to a satisfactory criminal background check.

Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or use of a trained dog, guide or service animal by a person with a disability.

The district also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Position Type: Full‑Time