T&I Graphic Communications Instructor

St. Mary's County Public Schools Dr James A Forrest Career & Technology Center
- Leonardtown, Maryland Open in Google Maps

St. Mary's County Public Schools Dr James A Forrest Career & Technology Center
- Leonardtown, Maryland Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in St. Mary's County Public Schools, Maryland

Job : 5938009

Final date to receive applications: Oct 08, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Sep 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Release Date:
September 24, 2026 Final date to receive applications:
October 8, 2026

Requisition: 12530

Current benefited staff of SMCPS who submit a timely application and meet the minimum qualifications for the position shall be granted an interview and shall be considered to fill the vacancy prior to external applicants being considered. Questions regarding your application and/or candidacy should be directed to the Department of Human Resources.

Position: T&I Graphic Communications Instructor

Location:
Dr. James

A. Forrest Career and Technology Center

Salary:
The salary for this EXEMPT position will be based on EASMC Teacher Career Ladder for ten-month employees. ($55,661-$117,670)

Effective:
October 2026

NATURE OF WORK:

This is a professional position to meet the instructional goals of the school and school system by delivering instructional programs effectively to ensure student achievement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students, and community members
• Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks
• Ability to report to work daily and on time
• Ability to organize, supervise, coordinate and establish priorities of tasks to be completed
• Ability to work independently in the absence of detailed instructions and to follow complex oral and/or written instructions
• Ability to communicate orally or in writing, courteously and tactfully, with staff, students, parents, and the community in a timely manner
• Possess excellent time management skills and the ability to take initiative and make decisions within assigned responsibility in a challenging, fast-paced professional environment and be flexible in work responsibilities and hours
• Possess knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of the St. Mary’s County Public Schools
• Possess knowledge of printing press, plate makers, printers, paper cutters, and digital photography
• Ability to use flat-bed and other scanners
• Ability to direct and evaluate student learning experiences
• Ability to provide guidance to students to promote education development and welfare
• Ability to plan and coordinate the instructional program in accordance with the current curricula

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instructs high school students in graphic communication, desk top publishing and printing
• Possesses knowledge and skill in the use of graphic software including:
  • Arts and Letters
  • Page Maker
  • Illustrator
  • Photoshop
  • Corel Draw
  • Quart Express
  • Kai power tools
  • Bryce 3d
  • Painter
  • Power Point
  • Imaging and editing programs
• Maintains Print Ed certification of the program
• Develops and maintains program budget
• Selects meaningful projects that relate to program competencies
• Stays current in industry practices, software, and equipment
• Provides a safe and organized learning environment
• Provides for the proper care of equipment
• Works with appropriate IT staff for upgrading and troubleshooting of equipment
• Provides requests for additional and/or replacement of equipment and software
• Maintains an active and effective industry Program Advisory Committee
• Attends workshops, staff development and in-service training sessions
• Maintains records of student performance
• Creates and prints…