POSITION TITLE: Digital Arts Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:

ADE Licensure in one of the following areas:

250 - Business Technology

571 – Advertising Design

591 – Radio Television Broadcasting

595 - Television Broadcasting

602 – Commercial Photography

618 – Communications

815 – Business & Marketing

REPORTS TO: Principal and Director of CTE

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 200 days with benefits provided according to Siloam Springs School Board policies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and deliver engaging curriculum in digital media to high school students.
• Instruct students on the fundamentals of broadcasting, including scriptwriting, camera operation, editing, and production techniques.
• Teach students how to plan, produce, and execute live broadcasts using livestreaming platforms.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to students on developing their storytelling, interviewing, and presentation skills.
• Build a program of study with students passionate about producing television or other digital content.
• Create a supportive and inclusive learning environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking.
• Stay current with industry trends and technologies related to the digital arts.
• Diagnose and evaluate student abilities and progress in a timely and consistent manner.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Effectively implement district initiatives.
• Effectively collaborate with department and grade level teachers.
• Work with the district to provide audio/video services at district events including but not limited to athletic competitions, award ceremonies, and other events.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Abide by state statutes, school board policies, and regulations.
• Attend meetings and perform duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
• Serve on committees as assigned.
• Previous experience teaching broadcasting, journalism, or digital media courses is preferred.