REQUIREMENTS & DUTIES SPECIFIC TO THIS POSITION: Experience teaching film and video production, editing, cinematography techniques, photography, editing, graphic design and visual communication strategies. Proficient with both MAC and PC platforms. Software knowledge required: Imovie, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects and Photoshop. Must have experience with web based content management systems, video optimization and archival techniques.
Successful candidate will provide rigorous curriculum that aligns with Arkansas Department of Education CTE Career Preparation Standards Measurement Criteria for broadcast and film. GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: Demonstrates mastery of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials for course(s) taught.Creates lesson plans, aligned with current state and district standards, which drives instruction through formative assessment and differentiation.Maintains a safe, organized classroom, which supports students independent learning, collaboration and choice.Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques.Provides a variety of assessments and uses assessments for planning and instructionProvide consistent, immediate feedback to student learning and asks analytical questions that elicit students responses that incorporate prior knowledge, life experience and interests that are directly related to the content objective.Monitor and maintain a positive classroom environment that supports the school wide behavior expectation in which most students are engaged, incorporates mutual respect and provides cooperative learning opportunities.Uses available technology/instructional media to enhance the students learning experiences.Establishes and maintains appropriate relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members by communicating in a tactful, courteous, and confidential manner.Appropriately communicates and interacts with other professional staff in academic planning and school committee work.Attends and participates in staff meetings and extra-curricular/school related activities and committees.Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth and works with administrator to formulate and complete professional development plans.Maintains a professional appearance, and demonstrates behavior that is conscientious and responsible.Engages Parents and guardians in the education of their children.Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the site administrator.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Knowledge and application of appropriate teaching strategies and methodsSkill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, students, parents, the general public and others having business with the school districtSkill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications and equipmentOTHER REQUIREMENTS: Specialized teaching assignments may require additional training and/or certification.Must be able to pass an initial fingerprint and background clearance check and maintain a valid fingerprint clearance card at all times when in the classroom.May be required to lift and carry heavy, bulky supplies and materials weighing up to 20 pounds.May be required to work outside normal working hours.May be required to travel to perform work functions.CERTIFICATION: Applicants must be appropriately certified AND highly qualified. To be appropriately certified and highly qualified, successful candidates must hold or be eligible to receive a current teaching certificate issued by the Arkansas State Department of Education