Teacher - CTE - Arts, Audio Video Technology, and Communications

Reports to:                   Principal                     

Duty Day:                     187 Days                     

Wage/Hour Status:      Exempt

Pay Grade:                   Teacher Salary

Date Created:               3-2024

You just might be the person we are looking for if you have:

• Valid Texas Technology Education, Technology Applications, Industrial Arts, OR Trade and Industrial Education (with appropriate work approval as identified on the certificate) teaching certificate.

OR may include a combination of:

• Professional work experience in your licensed occupational field
• Formal training and education
• Relevant industry licensure, certification, or registration; and/or
• Any combination of work experience, training and education, or industry credential related to the subject matter he/she will be teaching.

Specific certifications for this position:

• Certification and training will be required upon employment.

The mission of this role:

Serve as Career and Technical Education instructor in Arts, Audio Video Technology, and Communications pathway. (Animation, Audio/Video Production, Commercial Photography, Fashion Design, and/or Graphic Design) Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to be successful in post-secondary education and/or in an entry level position in the industry.

What success looks like for this role:

1. Present a positive role model for students; demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
2. Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and skill in the subject areas taught.
3. Develop long- and short-range plans for the instructional program.
4. Provide planned instruction to assigned students; presenting the subject matter according to guidelines established by TEA, Board policies, and aligned industry credentialing agency.
5. Create a classroom environment conducive to learning, to include classroom management strategies and assisting students in analyzing and improving their study methods and habits.
6. Employ a variety of instructional techniques consistent with the needs and capabilities of the student groups involved.
7. Consistently assess student achievement through formal and informal testing and use results to plan instructional activities.
8. Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication and professional relationship with students and their parents, colleagues, and community members.
9. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
10. Work to maintain and improve professional competence through participation in campus and district staff development programs.
11. Cooperate with other members of staff for planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
12. Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
13. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
14. Attend and participate in ARDs and work cooperatively with the Special Education teachers to modify curriculum according to the guidelines in the Individual Education Plan (IEP) for students in Special Education.
15. Demonstrate awareness of district/community needs via maintaining a subject matter advisory committee. Initiate activities to meet identified needs of the industry.
16. Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
17. Responsible for receiving and maintaining teaching supplies and classroom equipment as provided by the District; keep a current inventory of all items and provide the inventory upon request.
18. Implement technology to strengthen the teaching and learning process.
19. Compile and maintain all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents as required, to include student records and credentialing information.
20. Assume responsibility for student participation in leadership activities associated with career and technical education student organization as sanctioned by TEA and the District.
21. Demonstrate awareness of district/community needs, work to meet those needs, and initiate activities and use appropriate and effective techniques to enhance community and parent involvement.

 Equipment Used:

Computer, printer, copier, and other specialized equipment that is particularly unique to the teaching assignment. This instructor position prepares students to film athletic events and operate the Live Action Media Broadcasting System (LAMBS) at both Rhodes and Legacy stadiums.

Potential leadership opportunities in this role:

Supervise assigned teacher aide(s) and student teacher(s).

Working Conditions:

Physical demands/Environment factors: May require standing for long periods of time. Frequent stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.

Mental demands: Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); ability to instruct; maintain emotional control under stress.

After hours work: May require attending several athletic events to supervise students as they film and operate LAMBS at both Rhodes and Legacy stadiums.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.