HDCI (WCCT) - Graphic Design Technician

Graphic Design Technician

Job Description

Walker County Schools - Heman Drummond Center of Innovation (HDCI)

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: HDCI Graphic Design Technician

JOB GOAL:

The Graphic Design Technician will create a safe academic environment that encourages student engagement, while effectively delivering the program curriculum. As such, the technician is expected to plan, organize, and teach in a manner that produces student competency in the discipline area.

RESPONSIBLE TO: CTE Director / HDCI Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or General Education Equivalent (GED).
• Actively performed work in the Graphic Design, Advertising Design, Visual Arts, Broadcasting, and Podcasting or design as they pertain to the industry for a minimum of (5) years more years or service is preferred.
• Preferred to hold a valid and active license in one of the areas listed in the 2025-2026 Alabama Occupational Proficiency List - see link below.

https://www.alabamaachieves.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/TEA_CTE_20250917_2025-2026OccupationalProficiencyList_v1.pdf

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the Graphic Design and Advertising Design and safety standards related to design.
• Good communication skills.
• Basic computer skills demonstrating effective use of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to complete objectives without direct supervision.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain a professional demeanor with all students, coworkers, and community members.
• Provide excellent classroom instruction through positive and inspiring learning experiences for all students using a variety of teaching methods and making every learning situation relevant to career preparation.
• Recommend changes in the curriculum to maintain a current program.
• Monitor the progress for each student in the program.
• Work as a teammate with other instructors and support staff.
• Update and continually improve your own teaching techniques and skills and successfully complete all required professional development activities.
• Work creatively in all classes, encourage students, and maintain satisfactory retention.
• Begin and end each class at the designated times, providing a full period of instruction.
• Accurately maintain attendance records in accordance with the Attendance Policy, submit. class roster daily, maintain a separate record of attendance and grades that is clearly labeled and turned in at the end of the term.
• Attend faculty meetings, and other HDCI events as required by the Walker County Schools.
• Participate in extracurricular activities, such as campus and community events.
• Supervise all laboratory experience.
• Maintain a clean and safe laboratory environment.
• Maintain proper inventory of all equipment and tools assigned to the program.
• Maintain an active advisory committee which meets twice a year, minimally.
• Visit industry to develop and maintain a good rapport with employers and to monitor students participating in internships.
• To utilize a Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to develop leadership and teamworking skills in all students and participate in CTSO events and competitions.
• Take an active role in the advice and counseling of students.
• Assist students to find employment in an occupation related to training.
• Contribute to the overall mission and Operating Procedures of the Heman Drummond Center of Innovation by performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 9 months (182 days) (7 hours/day) contract.

SALARY RANGE: Appropriate placement on current salary schedule including in part or total years of verifiable Industry/Work Experience in and specific to Program Area Pathway.

EVALUATION:

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provision of Board policy.

Contact: Chris McCullar CTE Director / Principal HDCI

Phone: (205) 387-0519 (205) 384-0561

Email: mccullarc@wcslive.com

Michele Shelly Page HDCI Administrative Assistant / Secretary

Phone: (205) 387-0519 (205) 384-0561

Email: pagemr@wcslive.com