Art Teacher, Continuous Curriculum School, FTE Continuing

Art Teacher, Continuous Curriculum School, 0.5 FTE Continuing

East Valley School District 361 Continuous Curriculum School - Spokane Valley, Washington

Job : 5742345 Final date to receive applications: Jun 03, 2026 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: May 27, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Title: Art Teacher, Continuous Curriculum School, 0.5 FTE

Reports to: Building Principal

Work Schedule: 3.75 hours on Monday, 7.5 hours on Tuesday, 7.5 hours on Wednesday during the Continuous Curriculum School calendar

Salary: East Valley Certificated Salary Schedule, $29,655 - $59,728 per year based on placement per degree, credits, and experience.

Benefits:  to view Employee Benefit Information

Job Summary: Under the direction and supervision of the principal or designee, this teaching position will plan instruction, teach, motivate, inspire, and assess students. This teaching position will promote a high-quality education program that reflects state arts standards.

• Implement education programs and instruction that address individual student learning needs.
• Develop lesson plans aligned with Washington State standards using district curriculum and guidelines.
• Create a positive educational climate with high learning expectations for all students.
• Recognize individual student learning needs and implement differentiation strategies.
• Promote the district’s educational goals through parent conferences and related activities.
• Manage classroom behavior with clear parameters and consistent, respectful responses.
• Integrate technology in a blended learning environment to enhance student learning and collaboration.
• Implement Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
• Communicate frequently with families about the instructional program and student progress.
• Proctor required exams and assessments.
• Use formative and summative assessment to modify instruction and improve student learning.
• Maintain appropriate and accurate student records.
• Participate in a Professional Learning Community (PLC) to use data to support student growth.
• Pursue professional growth through coursework, workshops, and reading.
• Exhibit flexibility, high-stress tolerance, reliability, punctuality, and confidentiality.
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain a consistent presence at the assigned work site(s) and work the regular work hours specified by the contract.
• Professionally interact with a diverse range of colleagues, members of the public, and students.
• Comply with and uphold all district policies and all applicable laws.
• Fulfill other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

• Demonstrate understanding and ability to implement a trauma informed learning environment where the needs of the whole child are accounted for in classroom design.
• Understand and apply current educational developments and instructional methodologies.
• Flexible in learning new concepts and adapting to a variety of assignments and conditions.
• Communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written forms.
• Display enthusiasm, optimism, and motivation towards teaching and student learning.
• Participate in school, district, and community events.
• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds or 33% of body weight, whichever is less.

• Valid Washington State Teaching certificate, no later than the first contracted day of the 2026/2027 school year with appropriate endorsements as required by law and regulations.
• Art endorsement required.
• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance.
• Proof of Immunization (if born 1/1/57 or later).
• I-9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with the Immigrations Reform and Control Act.
• Completion of all district-required training within thirty (30) calendar days from hire date.

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee may be required to deal with distraught and/or angry persons and may be exposed to infectious diseases carried by children. The noise level in the work environment is acceptable to this particular environment and can vary depending on daily activity but will remain within acceptable ranges.

This position shall be evaluated per the terms of the East Valley Education Association Collective Bargaining Agreement. The process shall include an evaluation of the employee’s performance of the above essential job functions and required skills.

Job description developed:
June 2017 tjg, mmr;
Job description revised:
May 2026 cmw.

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