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Media Teacher

@ Westport Public Schools
Westport, Connecticut, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:teach TV, develop curriculum, facilitate productions
Requirements Summary:High School TV/Video Production teaching; strong Mac/Adobe skills; tech savviness; experience with scripted/non-scripted productions; CT Certification required.
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    Media Teacher JobID: 1898
  • Position Type:
      High School Teaching/Television / Video Production

  • Date Posted:
      3/23/2024

  • Location:
      Staples High School

  • Date Available:
      08/22/2024

  • Closing Date:
      Until Filled

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    Description
     
    Staples High School is searching for a Media Education Teacher to join a talented team of educators meeting the needs of all students. The qualified candidate will work alongside a dedicated team of Media staff as well as the entire school community in meeting the needs of all students. In addition, the qualified candidate will work with the Director of Technology creating training materials, including videos, for staff and students. In addition, the candidate will assist with troubleshooting instructional software for teachers and staff and will assist with the district’s connection to the local education cable channel.
     
    Qualifications:
                                       
    • Teaching expertise in one or more areas of TV Production, Narrative Film Production, Video production; Pre/Post, Advanced Video Editing;
    • Highly organized, familiar with Mac computer software, Adobe Suite, and requisite hardware (ie. cameras, video production equipment.)
    • Savviness with technology, and industry standard protocols, especially video technology in general;
    • Expertise with scripted and non-scripted productions, including TV News, TV Sports (in-studio and field production), documentaries, films, or studio-based entertainment productions preferred;
    • Enthusiasm for teaching high school students; and
    • CT Certification Required (047,062,110).
     
    Salary:                         According to the Teachers’ contract (2022-2025)
    (see website www.westportps.org/employment – personnel contracts)
     
    Starting Date:              August 22, 2024
     
    Application Deadline:  Open Until Filled
     
    Application Procedures:
     
    Internal applicants must submit an online application through the Westport Public Schools website.  Job # 1898 (Please be sure to select internal applicant. This signifies one’s current status as a Westport employee.)
     
    External applicants must submit an online application through the Westport Public Schools website.  Job # 1898 (Paper copies will not be accepted.)
     
    The Westport Board of Education (the "Board") will not make employment decisions (including decisions related to hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, demotion, disciplinary action and termination) on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, alienage, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law ("Protected Class"), except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.