Telecommunications and Digital Media Instructor

Telecommunications and Digital Media Instructor - Harding High School

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Responsible To:
Building Principal/CTE Supervisor

FLSA Status:
Exempt (Certified Teaching Position)

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Telecommunications, Digital, Media, Film Production, Computer Science, or a related field. Valid state teaching certificate/license in Technology Education, CTE, or a relevant subject area (or eligibility/willingness to obtain). Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Terms of Employment:
Contract, salary, and benefits per negotiated agreement. Salary Ranges from 47,897 to 88,698.

Job Goal:
The Telecommunications and Digital Media Instructor is responsible for teaching high school students the foundational and advanced principles of digital content creation, telecommunications technology, and modern computer literacy. The instructor will manage the school's media facilities and oversee the production and broadcast of the school's TV channel and digital content platforms, preparing students for 21st-century careers and college.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a dynamic curriculum that integrates computer literacy, digital citizenship, and technical skills in telecommunications and media production.
• Teach courses covering topics such as video and audio production, web design (HTML/CSS, CMS platforms), graphic design, animation, and digital storytelling.
• Incorporate 21st-century skills like critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity into all instructional practices.
• Utilize and instruct students on professional and industry-standard software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, non-linear editing systems, broadcast software).
• Assess student learning and performance using a variety of methods, including project-based learning and portfolio development.
• Oversee the production and daily publishing of the school's television channel (or streaming platform), including news segments, feature stories, and announcements.
• Manage and maintain the telecommunications studio, control room, and field production equipment (cameras, lighting, microphones, switchers).
• Lead student production teams for both live and recorded events, teaching roles such as director, camera operator, technical director, editor, and on-air talent.
• Collaborate with school administration and other departments to produce promotional and informational content for the school's digital presence.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in digital media and telecommunications.
• Ensure all instruction aligns with state CTE standards and relevant industry certifications (where applicable).
• Manage equipment inventory, including troubleshooting minor technical issues and coordinating major repairs or upgrades with IT.
• Establish and maintain a safe, inclusive, and professional learning environment.
• Ensure the safety of students.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Demonstrated proficiency and recent experience in the following areas:
• Advanced Computer Literacy:
  Operating systems, networking basics, data management, and digital security.
• Video Production:
  Scriptwriting, camera operation, lighting, sound design, and non-linear editing (e.g., Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro).
• Web Design:
  Fundamentals of HTML/CSS, basic UI/UX principles, and experience with Content Management Systems (CMS) like Word Press or similar.
• Digital Publishing/Broadcasting:
  Experience with studio operations, live switching, and publishing content across multiple digital platforms (You Tube, school website, etc.).
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to motivate and mentor high school students.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a proven ability to collaborate with colleagues, students, and community partners.

Other Responsibilities:

• Maintain appropriate licenses/endorsements and training hours as required.
• Comply with applicable District, state, local and federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Adhere to all standards established by the Ohio Department of Education for Licensed Educators.
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality.
• Maintain knowledge of academic area, teaching methodology and strategies to engage students.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability and sound judgement.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect for confidential information at all times.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships.
• Attends meetings, professional development and serves on staff committees as required.
• Interacts in a positive manner with staff, students and parents.
• Refer suspected cases of child abuse immediately to the appropriate child protective services/law enforcement agency as mandated by state law and Board of Education policy.
• Promote good…