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Job Summary:

• This position is a full-time, permanent Communications | College and Careers Teacher at the Whitko Career Academy beginning August 10, 2026. The Whitko Career Academy, in conjunction with Whitko Community Schools, provides a quality Career and Technical Education Program to students.
• The Whitko Career Academy is seeking an experienced, energetic, engaging professional with a genuine interest in teaching high school students a mix of theoretical and hands-on skills of communications. Major topics include public speaking, interpersonal communication, mass media, digital communication, journalism, and professional communication. 
• Additional information on the Whitko Community School District may be found at www.whitko.org.

Instructional topics include:

Introduction to Communications and Preparing College and Careers.

Key areas include:

• Utilize a curriculum map, plan lessons, deliver assessments, etc,  
• Develop and implement standards-based lesson plans aligned with state and district curriculum.
• Teach courses in communication, public speaking, media literacy, journalism, broadcasting, or related subjects.
• Foster students' verbal, written, interpersonal, and digital communication skills.
• Design engaging learning experiences that incorporate technology, collaboration, and real-world communication scenarios.
• Assess student learning using a variety of formative and summative assessment methods.
• Provide timely feedback to support student growth and achievement.
• Create an inclusive, respectful classroom environment that encourages active participation and critical thinking.
• Integrate current communication technologies, multimedia tools, and instructional resources into classroom instruction.
• Maintain accurate student records, attendance, grades, and documentation in accordance with school policies.
• Communicate regularly with students, parents, and administrators regarding student progress and classroom expectations.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, curriculum planning, and school improvement initiatives.
• The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substances abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the corporation.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance interdisciplinary learning opportunities.
• Maintain classroom equipment and instructional materials.
• Meet expectations as assigned by administration

Qualifications:

 Bachelor's degree in Communications, Education, Journalism, Speech Communication, English, Media Studies

Valid Indiana Teachers License 5-12 or equivalent

Workplace Specialist license in Communications field as detailed below:

Eligibility for the Workplace Specialist I License:

Workplace Specialist I: Initial (Two-year license)

Minimum requirement: High School Diploma. A first applicant must send in a photocopy.

Must be twenty-one (21) years of age

Employment in an accredited educational program to teach in a specific vocational area. If working through the Department of Corrections, the applicant must submit a letter on DOC letterhead indicating that employment will occur if license is obtained.

Occupational experience (Select one):

5,000 hours (about 2.5 years of experience) in the last five (5) years.

Eligibility for the Workplace Specialist I License (continued):

4,000 hours (about 2 years) in the past ten (10) years and demonstration of occupational competency tests.

4,000 hours (about 2 years) in the past ten (10) years and evidence of occupational licensure or occupational proficiency based on approved regional, state, or national board training and evaluation.

4,000 hours (about 2 years) in the past ten (10) years and completion of an accredited 2-year or higher degree in the specific certification area

4,000 hours (about 2 years) in the past ten (10) years and completion of an apprenticeship or internship program.https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeb5iv_rp1l3-3KMPgSsa-DfnYQnNPN2Gc_Rs8Xxwz3tEIJ8w/viewform?usp=sf_linke

Note: All occupational experience must be verified by submitting letters from current or former employees specifying and considering the following:

job titles and duties;

hours worked per week;

starting/ ending dates;

the name and title of the employer;

must be on company letterhead;

only work experience in the certification area will be accepted;

verification for self-employed: Submit the Profit/Loss statements from the federal income tax returns.

Only on-line applications considered                                                                                             

Timeline: Job will be posted until the position is filled. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER No person shall on the basis of gender, race, color, national origin, or handicap be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in employment, or recruitment, consideration, or selection.  Information requested is used only to determine the applicant's ability to meet job criteria and perform satisfactorily.