Radio, Television Broadcasting Teacher

JOB SUMMARY : The Radio, Television Broadcasting Instructor will provide project-based learning experiences for high school students interested in the field of television and video production. Instructs students in all phases of video/television production including, but not limited to, sound, lighting, and camera operation and maintenance, studio operations, production preparation, broadcast engineering, related computer applications, and specialized applications related to news, sports, and taping. Maintains all equipment provided for use in instructing the Television Broadcasting pathway. Responsible for writing the curriculum to align with the Indiana Department of Education Radio and Television standards as well as dual credit standards with partnering universities.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty effectively. Have a minimum five years of experience in the industry. Candidate must be knowledgeable of current broadcasting production procedures. Prefer experience teaching in a high school or career center setting.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS: Must be eligible for an Indiana Workplace Specialist license in Radio and Television grades 9-12.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES : Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Provide detailed and regular feedback to parents on student achievement and concerns

Maintain student records for attendance, grades, discipline, and student certification

Plan and deliver pathway curriculum in a highly engaging classroom and studio

Assist with maintaining equipment and resources required to meet the objectives of the course

Supervise and guide students in an on-campus television broadcasting studio

Create and maintain a positive learning environment for students

Assist students with creating scripts to demonstrate an understanding of the scripting process

Apply and adapt on-air techniques to produce a quality program

Analyze inventions and technical and social developments that led to the creation of radio and television in a broadcast environment

Teach ethical decision-making as it relates to the industry

Organize and serve on Television Broadcasting Advisory Board

Engage industry partners to serve as advisors, guest speakers, mentors, and host student interns

Deliver instructional requirements for students to obtain dual credit for pathway completion

Follow building and district rules and procedures when performing assigned responsibilities

Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships by practicing good human relations with students, staff, parents, and the community partners

Other duties as assigned by the CTC Director

COMPETENCY

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities as pertains to the career pathway.

Interpersonal - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively.

Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment.

Ethics - Works with integrity and ethically.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions.

Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness.

Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.