Audio Visual Productions/Communications Technology Teacher

Geary County USD 475 
Job Description
 
Classification:                         Certified
Division/Department:              Secondary Education
Job Category:                         Teacher
FLSA:                                     Exempt
 
Title:                                       Audio / Visual Technology and Communications Teacher
 
Qualifications:                         *Current Kansas Teaching Certificate with endorsement in either Business Education Comprehensive, Business, Art, or Journalism endorsement on file in the Devin Center
                                                *Health certificate on file in Devin Center
                                                *Highly Qualified according to state of Kansas requirements
                                                *Knowledge and ability to teach Graphic Design and Audio/Video Production utilizing the Adobe Creative Suite (Photo Shop, Illustrator, After Effects, In-Design, Premiere Pro) and a Multi-Camera Studio Production and Recording System (Newtek Tricaster).
 
Reports To:                             Building and Academy Principal
 
Supervises:                              Students
 
BASIC FUNCTION/PURPOSE 
 
The Audio/Visual Technology and Communications Teacher provides curriculum instruction that promotes and supports college and career readiness in the AV Communications Pathway. The instructor will emphasize student proficiencies based on the National and State Career Technology Education Standards and Precision Exam Certification Program and stress pathway concentrators and completers for the A/V Communication Pathway. The instructor will also foster student interest in the A/V Career Field through a variety of A/V productions and video products which will be broadcast through USD 475's local cable channel, Junction City High School's Youtube video sharing website, Junction City High Schools On-Line Newspaper and USD 475 supported Social Media Sites.
  
 
CRITICAL SKILLS

1. Ability to maintain regular and good work attendance and come to work on time.
2. Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others.
3. Ability to respond to information requests in a courteous, timely and helpful manner.
4. Ability to manage job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines.
5. Ability to access, input, and retrieves information from a computer.
6. Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.

 
 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.       
 
            The employee performing the duties of this position is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, hear, bend, stoop, and reach.  The employee may be occasionally required to manually lift, move, or carry up to 50 pounds.  The employee is required to interact with staff and meet the demands of several different people.  The employee is responsible for the work output of others.  The employee occasionally works extended hours.  Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
 
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
            1.  Planning and preparation based upon students' needs
                        Demonstrate knowledge of pedagogy, content, and students
                        Select instructional goals
                        Demonstrate knowledge of resources
                        Assess student learning using appropriate measures
            2.  Classroom Environment
                        Create a classroom environment of respect and rapport       
                        Establish a culture for learning
                        Establish and maintain classroom procedures
                        Establish expectations for and manage student behaviors
                        Organize space for learning
            3.  Instruction based upon state standards, district curriculum, and student needs as well as industry standards
                        Communicate clearly and accurately
                        Use a variety of instructional strategies and techniques
                        Engage students in learning
                        Provide timely feedback to students
                        Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to student needs
            4.  Professional responsibilities
                        Follow contractual responsibilities