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CTE Communications & Audio Visual Job at Hamilton County Schools in Chattanooga

Hamilton County Schools, Chattanooga, TN, United States


Overview
Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.

The Arts, A/V Technology, & Communications career cluster focuses on careers in designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services. This position will focus on A/V technology. The person in this position will teach our recording studio and live sound classes. Background in this work is essential.

Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts is a unique and joyful fine arts magnet school promoting academic and artistic excellence for students in grades six through twelve. The school balances a rigorous college preparatory academic program with an exemplary arts program in which students major in one of eight options: acting, instrumental music, communications/film, musical theater, visual art, vocal, technical theater, and dance.

Responsibilities

Plan, deliver and assess effective instruction that is tightly aligned with State standards.

Design lessons based on best practices with clear learning targets and measurable goals aligned with State standards and unit outcomes. Frequently plan collaboratively with colleagues.

Convey high expectations while using multiple effective strategies, materials, and classroom practices that involve and motivate students while differentiating instruction to meet students’ needs.

Use colleagues and own self‑reflection on instructional practice to continually improve instruction.

Classroom Management & Relationships

Foster a well‑structured and engaging learning environment by utilizing effective classroom procedures and routines while showing caring, respect, and fairness for all students.

Family & Community

Consistently develop strong relationships with students’ families while diligently informing parents of expectations, positive news, and/or concerns about their children.

Provide opportunities for parents to be involved in their children’s learning.

Professional Responsibilities

Actively seek out opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and other stakeholders to improve teaching & learning.

Reflect on own instruction and leadership while contributing ideas, expertise, and time to the mission and goals of the school.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Education/Experience:

High School diploma or above; Associate’s or Bachelor’s in a related industry preferred.

Five years of full‑time related work experience in the last ten years. Examples of qualifying areas/occupations include electronic engineering, electronic recording, electronic concept design and creation, audio/video technology, sound board networking, sound board operations, audio/video/DVD networking, camera operators, film and video editors, broadcaster with production experience, studio production manager.

Must hold an Occupational Teaching license with endorsement: (710) Broadcasting; previous endorsements 576 & 597.

Skills/Qualifications:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with students, educators, parents, and community members.

Excellent planning, organizational, problem‑solving, decision‑making, and time‑management skills.

Compensation
Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience.

This position may be eligible for an increase in total compensation. The Differentiated Compensation Plan applies to designated schools and hard‑to‑staff positions. Please see our website for more details.

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