Teacher Vocational- Interactive Media Production Pathway

Baltimore City Public Schools - Teacher Vocational- Interactive Media Production Pathway

Teacher Vocational- Interactive Media Production Pathway

Baltimore City Public Schools

200 E. North Avenue

Baltimore , MD 21202

Teachers & Licensed Professionals - Position - VOCATIONAL

Job Number 8600045754

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Plans and implements an instructional program in Career Technology Education (CTE) and provides related educational services for students in a skills-based learning environment for our Interactive Media Production Pathway. Manages student behavior, assesses and evaluates student achievement, and modifies instructional activities as required. Carries out a variety of student monitoring and control activities and provides instructional and leadership services that prepare students with the related academic, critical thinking, computer technology, workplace readiness and technical skills essential to pursuing careers in or related to engineering. Prepares students to sit for and successfully pass the aligned industry certification exams including Adobe Creative Suite.

Serves as a CTE classroom teacher in a high school (grades 9 through 12). Classes taught may be single grade or multi grade level, and are most often subject oriented, but may be skill or specialty focused. Supervises classroom activities to include laboratory experiences. Some positions require working off-site or in a combination of off-site and classroom settings. Performs duties within a team or department setting but might work independently in a unique teaching specialty. Some positions may be assigned to reading or technology labs. Other positions may be assigned to science labs or individual arts/technology education labs where the use of chemicals and machinery necessitates a higher level of monitoring to prevent accidental injury to students. Works with staff and post-secondary institutions to develop and maintain career pathways that prepare students for certification, internships, externships, apprenticeships, licensure, employment, community college or university degree programs.

Essential Functions

• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies and the professional standards.
• Participates in and completes teacher training and certification experiences as needed.
• Instructs students in the knowledge and skills required by CASE and related occupational fields, using a systematic plan of lectures, discussions, audiovisual presentations, laboratory, shop, and field studies.
• Plans and implements appropriate instructional/learning strategies and activities, including determining appropriate kinds and levels of materials.
• Utilizes a variety of instructional materials and available multimedia and computer technology to enhance learning.
• Develops, adapts, modifies, and individualizes educational materials, resources, techniques, methods, and strategies to meet the needs of students within the Baltimore City curriculum framework.
• Prepares students to sit for and successfully pass the aligned technical skills assessment(s) including the Adobe Creative Suite certifications.
• Instructs and monitors students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injury and damage.
• Ensures that the classroom and instructional environment are attractive, healthy, safe, and conducive to learning and that materials are in good condition and accessible to students.
• Assesses student abilities as related to desired educational goals, objectives, and outcomes.
• Continually assesses student achievement and maintains appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutional and individual reporting purposes.
• Continually communicates with students on instructional expectations and keeps them informed of their progress in meeting those expectations.
• Ensures continuous communication with parents, both written and oral, to keep them informed of student progress.
• Manages the behavior of learners in instructional settings to ensure that the environment is conducive to the learning process, as well as assists and participates in the management of student behavior in other parts of the school, center, school grounds, or on work site.
• Monitors student behavior in non-instructional areas as assigned or required and intervenes to control and modify disruptive behavior, reporting to administrators as appropriate.
• Maintains accurate and complete student records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Enforces all administration policies and rules governing students.
• Participates in in-service and staff development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned.
• Coordinates instructional activities and collaborates with other professional staff, both school and non-school based as required, in order to maximize learning opportunities.
• Collaborates with other professionals (guidance counselors, librarians, etc.) to carry out school-wide instructional or related activities.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and leads student experiences in SkillsUSA and/or other student organizations.

Desired Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Career and Technology Education or in the career area to be taught OR Bachelor's Degree or higher and 2 years of occupational experience in the career area to be taught OR Associate's Degree in the career area to be taught and 2 years of occupational experience in the career area to be taught OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 3 years of occupational experience in the career area to be taught
• Candidates will be required to complete eligibility requirements for licensure in Professional and Technical Education by the Maryland State Department of Education
• Three to five years of industry-related work experience in one or more areas of Arts, Media, or Communications with an emphasis on multiple technical area skill sets (required)

Preferred:

• Possession of or eligibility to acquire current industry certification (preferred)
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (preferred)
• Teaching experience preferred (student teaching acceptable)

Full time or Part time Full time

Additional Details

Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
• Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
• Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
• All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
• All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application

Benefits -- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

Baltimore City Public Schools ("City Schools") does not discriminate in its employment, programs, and activities based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy or parenting status, family structure, ability (cognitive, social/emotional, and physical), veteran status, genetic information, age, immigration or citizenship status, socioeconomic status, language, or any other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations. Discrimination undermines our community's long-standing efforts to create, foster, and promote equity and inclusion for all. Some examples of discrimination include acts of hate, violence, harassment, bullying, or retaliation. For more information, see Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners Policies JBA (Nondiscrimination - Students), JBB (Sex-Based Discrimination - Students), JICK (Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation of Students), ACA (Nondiscrimination - Employees and Third Parties), ACB (Sexual Harassment - Employees and Third Parties), ACD (ADA Reasonable Accommodations), and ADA (Equity), and the accompanying City Schools Administrative Regulations. City Schools also provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups. Link to Full Nondiscrimination Notice.

This position is affiliated with the Baltimore Teachers Union (BTU) bargaining unit.

This position is affiliated with the State Retirement Plan.