Digital Communication Teacher

Digital Communication Technology Teacher

The Digital Communication Technology teacher will plan and implement lessons within a progressive and sequential curriculum that introduces students to the skills and technical requirements of the large field of graphic design and production. The teacher is charged with building a robust program that prepares students for entry level positions in the area of Graphic Design and Video Production, as well as preparation for post-secondary study.

Furthermore, whenever possible, the teacher will integrate core content skills and standards into their lessons to demonstrate lifetime connections to the core academic content. Candidates with industry experience are preferred.

The salary range for this role can be found in the provided link:
Salary Scales.

Training:
Appoquinimink School District may require you to be trained in Safety-Care or a similar competency-based crisis prevention intervention training program as a condition of your continued employment.

Compliance - Licensure / Certification / Permit:
Failure to meet or maintain any of the licensing or certification minimum qualifications listed further below in this job posting may result in the withdrawal of the job offer prior to employment or termination of employment if already hired. The district reserves the right to assess compliance at any time. If deficiencies are identified, employees may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.

Additionally, any misrepresentation or failure to disclose relevant information during the hiring process may be considered grounds for immediate rescission of the offer or termination.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Plan and implement lessons that support the appropriate sequential level (novice, intermediate and advanced) of students assigned to the courses. Integrate the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) into the Graphic Design and Production curriculum. Maintain customary educational records for lessons and students including: lesson plans, meeting minutes, student attendance, and student grades. Provide clear and specific communication with stakeholders, including: students, parents, colleagues, school and district administrators, outside businesses, etc.

Follow all school and district policies, procedures and expected teaching practices. Support and encourage student participation in the Technology Student Association (TSA) at the district, State, regional, and National levels. Collaborate with colleagues in both similar and different curricular areas on projects that demonstrate and support critical integration of academics content areas and the technical/career content areas. Support and implement Twenty-First Century Skills throughout the Graphic Design and Production curriculum.

Attend Professional Development as necessary. Serve as a liaison and advocate for your program with different constituent groups. This includes participation on the Appoquinimink Career and Technical Education (CTE) Advisory Committee, the Appoquinimink Perkins Committee, the Delaware Department of Education (DDOE), and local institutes of higher education (IHE). Other duties as assigned by the school administration and aligned with the district strategic plan and/or negotiated teacher agreement.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college. Must be eligible for State of Delaware Certification as a Technology, Business, Marketing Teacher, or a STS certification (See Delaware Reg 1559). Demonstrated knowledge of subject content, curriculum, methodology of effective teaching. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs. Skilled in the use of multi-media and computer technology to enhance learning.

Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with students, peers, administrators, and parents. Demonstrated skill in oral and written communications; excellent human relations skills.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time.

Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Physical and

Environmental Conditions:

The work of this class is generally performed in a school environment. Work may require the ability to move around the school and classroom.

Pre-Employment Requirements:
All persons employed by the Appoquinimink School District are required to submit a criminal background check and a tuberculosis test.…