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Digital Communication Technology Teacher

POSITION OVERVIEW

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.

SALARY RANGE
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 
The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to the position.  This is not a comprehensive listing of all the responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate:

• 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
Below are the qualifications for this position:

• 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 
The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position:
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.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide the following:  proper identification (Social Security Card and Driver's License), documentation of eligibility for employment in the U.S.A., completion of I-9 form, and completion of paperwork for the Delaware Child Protection Registry.

 ADA ACCOMMODATIONS DISCLOSURE
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Appoquinimink School District is required to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship. Qualified employees must have the requisite skills, experience, education, and licenses for the job, and must also be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.

NONDISCRIMINATION DISCLOSURE

The Appoquinimink School District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its educational programs, services, and activities for all students and employees.  The Appoquinimink School District does not discriminate or retaliate in the hiring, training, assignment, promotion/transfer of employees on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, domicile, marital status, handicap, or any other characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

EVALUATION 
Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions set forth in the negotiated contract between the Appoquinimink School District Board of Education and the Appoquinimink Education Association, Affiliate of DSEA/NEA.
APPLICATION PROCESS

• Visit us at https://www.applitrack.com/apposchooldistrict/onlineapp/
• Locate job of interest
• Select apply
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