CTE Teacher - Digital Design and Animation

POSITION TITLE

Career and Technical Education Teacher - Digital Design and Animation

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Assigned School/ CTE Department

SALARY

Teacher Salary Schedule plus supplement

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

REPORTS TO

Principal

SUPERVISES

Students; Teacher Assistants as assigned

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday

WORK HOURS

40

NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR

10

POSITION PURPOSE:

The mission of NC secondary Career and Technical Education (CTE) is to empower all students to be successful citizens, workers and leaders in a global economy. The Alamance-Burlington School System CTE department provides a comprehensive program for students in grades 6-12. CTE offers courses in the following programs: Agriculture, Business and Information Technology, Family and Consumer Sciences, Health Sciences, Marketing, Technology, and Trade and Industry. We encourage students to earn industry recognized credentials whenever feasible.

This CTE position''s purpose is to plan, organize and provide instruction and maintain instructional environments (classroom and/or shop space or lab) that help students learn CTE subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and career goals.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Must hold a valid CTE Teacher's License issued by the state of NC in applicable field and for level assigned
• Must not be on the NCDPI list of teachers no longer qualified to teach and/or must not be currently engaged in a certification revocation hearing process
• Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Extensive knowledge of ABSS CTE curriculum and techniques for integrating curriculum and ABSS policies and effective instructional practices
• Thorough understanding of the teaching and learning process
• Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education
• Ability to infuse technology into the curriculum
• Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when a student is participating in an inclusive activity
• Ability to motivate and inspire students
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment
• Ability to perform general clerical duties
• Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom and in other school environments
• Ability to operate common office machines
• Ability to maintain basic files and records
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, school-based staff, students, parents and the community
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in an applicable field for applicable level(s)
• If transferring from a teaching position from another school system in or out of state, must have received routine meets standards or above standard evaluations with no action plans for improvement
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE, if not fully licensed in this area

License Number

Related Degrees

Work Experience

820 Technology Engineering and Design Education, Digital Design and Animation

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in a related field such as: Architecture, Construction, Industrial Design, Engineering, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing, Transportation, Science, Industrial Arts, Trade and Industrial Education, Graphic Design, Graphic Production, Animation and Visualization, Computer Programming, Game Design and Development, Computer Science, Programming, Game Software Engineering, Simulation and Game Animation, Digital Effects and Animation Technology or Game Art Design and degrees that integrate STEM such as Technology or Engineering

2 years

822 Technology Engineering and Design Education-Digital Design/Animation & Game Art Design

Associate's Degree from an accredited institution in a related field such as: Animation and Visualization, Computer Programming, Game Design and Development, Computer Science, Programming, Game Software Engineering, Simulation and Game Animation, Digital Effects and Animation Technology or Game Art Design

3 years

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One (1) year of documented work experience related to business, industry, or labor or one (1) year working as a CTE instructor in any particular area
• Demonstrated record of achieving Highly Qualified status on evaluations
• Spanish Speaking

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when students are participating in an hands-on activity using tools and equipment.
• Maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• Maintain order and discipline in a classroom.
• Meet and Instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, etc. in order to communicate these objectives effectively to students.
• Create a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives.
• Provide an instructional program to meet the needs of all students.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, ABSS policy, NCDPI and administrative regulations.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships as needed.
• Work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, school-based staff, students, parents and the community.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Participate in CTE Advisory Board meetings as requested.
• Contact graduated CTE Concentrator students as part of CTE Concentrator follow up surveys.
• Administer and supervise standardized test administrations in accordance with all applicable Code of Ethics, Testing Code of Ethics, NCDPI, and/or national standards and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.

WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force. Substantial amount of time spent standing and/or walking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employees in this position are required to work in indoor and outdoor environments, and come into direct contact with ABSS staff, students and the public.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The following signatures acknowledge that the supervisor has verified the accuracy of the position description, has discussed position requirements with the employee, and has advised the employee of work performance expectations

Reviewed by: Employee''s Signature

Date

Approval by: Supervisor''s Signature

Date

The completed and signed position description shall be maintained at the employee's work location, shall be reviewed with the employee by his or her immediate supervisor, should be revised as required, and shall serve as the basis for all required evaluations.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HC review and approval, any time.