The teacher works under the direction of the Principal: responsible for the instruction of assigned students within the parameters of the District philosophy, curriculum, policy and procedure.

 

CTE Vision:

 

The state of Oregon has a vision of giving all Career and Technical Education (CTE) students the opportunity to participate in work-based learning experiences. Central High School is fully on board with this objective and is diligently working to provide students with the chance to do video production and broadcasting within the school walls in a way that simulates the real professional world and to connect students with opportunities to do production work for actual businesses and organizations in our community.

 

To this end, the Video Production and Broadcasting and Intro to Computer Technology teacher will be responsible to:

• Teach fundamental technical and craft skills that prepare them to be trusted with work-based learning experience.
• To lead various projects within the school that simulate the real professional world.
• To network with local businesses and organizations in order to create opportunities for students to do production work for them.
• Mentor students as they do work-based learning.

Required Qualifications:

• B.S./B.A. 
• A valid and appropriate Oregon teaching license and endorsements or the ability to obtain one.
• 2000 hours of work experience in video production, broadcasting, and/or other related fields (which allows the applicant to become CTE endorsed in the state of Oregon).
• Willingness and ability to become proficient in the following software:
• Adobe Premiere.
• Adobe Photoshop.
• Adobe InDesign.
• Adobe AfterEffects.
• Animation software such as Pencil 2D.
• Other software that the candidate feels would benefit students.
• Willingness and ability to become fluent at using the following equipment:
• Black Magic video cameras.
• Black Magic ATEM and its live-streaming accessories.
• Rode and Zoom sound recording equipment.
• Lighting equipment.
• Highly qualified as defined by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Willingness to become highly knowledgeable of teaching principles/techniques, district philosophy, curriculum, policy and procedure governing classroom instruction. 
• Skill in assessing, planning and implementing programs of study for students that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible adults.
• Ability to apply effective principles of teaching to direct and motivate students.
• Ability to be responsible for the learning environment of assigned students and  for supervising assigned teacher assistants and volunteers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching high school students.
• Experience in live streaming or broadcasting.
• Experience with robotics. 
• Experience with computer programming languages. 

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated. 
2. Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students. 
3. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. 
4. Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior. 
5. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior. 
6. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goal establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students. 
7. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved. 
8. Strives to implement by instruction and action the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives. 
9. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required. 
10. Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of District specialists as required. 
11. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. 
12. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, District policy and administrative regulation. 
13. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner. 
14. Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms. 
15. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for instructional assistant(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performances. 
16. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence. 
17. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required. 

Other Functions

Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 20% walking, and 60% standing.  The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and primarily indoors.