POSITION SUMMARY:
Under
the direction of the principal, the Classroom Teacher – Interactive Media
Production provides for instruction of students by developing, selecting, and
modifying instructional plans and materials and presenting them using
instructional techniques which meet the needs of all students. The teacher
provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical,
social and emotional development of students. This position monitors and evaluates
student performance, develops and implements plans to improve student
performance, and maintains required records and follows required procedures and
practices.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Establishes clear goals and objectives
related to the School Improvement Plan;
Plans and prepares lessons, assignments,
instructional materials;
Establishes learning objectives
consistent with appraisal of student needs, curriculum framework, and knowledge
of human growth and development;
Prepares, administers and corrects
evaluations and assessments, and records results;
Utilizes a variety of effective and
professional teaching techniques and methods to assist students in attaining
the performance objectives of the Interactive Media Production Program;
Delivers the Interactive Media
Production curricula as designed;
Selects and uses appropriate
instructional strategies including, but not limited to, lectures, group
discussions, demonstrations, modeling and multimedia teaching aids to present
subject matter to students;
Evaluates student progress using
appropriate assessment techniques;
Maintains order and discipline in the
classroom conducive to effective learning and takes all necessary safety
precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities;
Creates a classroom environment that
provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each
student to achieve learning objectives;
Counsels students when academic and
adjustment problems arise;
Supervises students in a variety of
school related settings;
Confers with parents and students
regarding progress/problems of assigned students; arranges and participates in
teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences as necessary;
Participates in professional development
by attending Interactive Media Production trainings provided by MSDE;
Edits curriculum documents and Student
Learning Objectives (SLO) assessments;
Participates in CTE department-wide and
PGCPS systemic showcases and recruiting events to promote programs to
prospective students and parents;
Maintains accurate and complete records
as required by law, Board Policy and Administrative Regulation;
Monitors appropriate use and care of
equipment, textbooks, materials and facilities;
Attends and actively participates in
staff/faculty meetings and provides input regarding the planning of instruction
goals, objectives and methods;
Improves skill and knowledge base in
current trends, research and methodology in instructional techniques,
technology, multi-cultural content, problem solving and interdisciplinary
connections;
Plans and supervises purposeful
assignments for paraprofessional educators, student teachers, and volunteers;
and
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Ability
to work with diverse populations;
Knowledge
of school organization, goals and objectives, curriculum, teaching techniques,
current trends, research, and materials of instruction in field of
specialization;
Excellent
knowledge and understanding of the teaching and learning process;
Ability
to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural
education;
Ability
to infuse technology into curriculum;
Ability
to work effectively with students, parents, administrators, colleagues,
community, and other school system staff; and
Excellent
oral and communication skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree required in applicable field of
education from a regionally accredited college or university. Minimum three (3) years of teaching
experience required. Must have
experience in using multimedia industry-standard audio and video editing
software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro or similar for
creating audio and visual production pieces.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Holds
or is eligible for a Professional Certificate appropriate to area of assignment
issued by the Maryland State Department of Education. Must have or ability to obtain certification
in Adobe Creative Suite applications.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversees and directs
the work of student teachers, paraprofessional educators and volunteers
assigned to the classroom, if applicable.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.