Teacher Beacon Academy (0.6 Med and Dig Arts Prod/ 0.2 Med and Dig Arts Tech 1/ 0.2 Med and Dig Arts Tech 2)
Posted a month ago
Start Date
08/06/2025
Position Areas
Instructional/Educational Coordination
Description
Position / Title: Teacher Beacon Academy (Broadcast and Communications) | |
Bargaining Unit: ETA | Department/Location: South Elgin High School |
Calendar Days: 184 | Reports To: Building Principal |
JD Revision Date: 05/07/2025 | Supervises: N/A |
Function / Position Summary
Teachers will facilitate teaching and learning opportunities that meet the instructional needs of a student pursuing a higher degree or career in the field of Broadcasting and Communication. Instruction will align to the following standards: Common Core State Standards and College and Career Standards.
Job Duties / Responsibilities
- Plans a program of study that follows district guidelines and, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
- Implements researched-based teaching strategies that engage all students; acknowledging a range of abilities of students and cultural backgrounds.
- Creates an environment conducive to learning and motivates students through effective communication and evaluative feedback.
- Displays a thorough knowledge of curriculum and subject matter.
- Plans for and guides the learning process toward the mastery of curriculum goals, and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects that are clearly communicated to students.
- Implements school improvement plans and strategies.
- Collaborates with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis, and as requested by the administration.
- Implements assessments of student progress and communicates progress to students and parents.
- Sets high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivates students to work to their highest potential.
- Assists in the referral and diagnosis of students with learning difficulties, seeking assistance from other school personnel as required.
- Works cooperatively with building principal and/or director in assessing his/her teaching strengths and weaknesses, and planning and implementing a program to improve his/her teaching competencies.
- Participates on curriculum, personnel, policy or professional development committees related to the educational program.
- Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy.
- Assists administration in implementing student discipline policies and maintains order in area(s) assigned and/or supervised in a fair and just manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the principal, or other administrative staff.
- Bachelor’s degree in related subject from accredited university. (Media Studies, Broadcast Journalism, and/or TV/Radio Production)
- Illinois Professional Educator License required
- Teaching experience is preferred but not necessary for hiring.
- Work or related experience preferred but not necessary for hiring.
- A working knowledge of a non-linear editing program such as, Final Cut Pro and/or Adobe Premier, and associated programs such as Motion and Sound Track Pro.
- A working knowledge of a video file management system on a lab server.
- Familiar with TV studio environment include, SD and HD cameras, video switcher, sound board, audio mixer, and studio lighting.
- Familiar with remote shoots both on and off campus. Working knowledge of streaming audio and video to the web is required.
- Must work indoors and outdoors.
- Must work in noisy and crowded environments.
- Frequently work at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.
- Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
- Includes stooping, bending, and reaching, prolonged sitting and standing.
- May be required to leave main work site to attend meetings.
- Nine-month position (184 work days)
- Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education
Posted By
Illinois School District U46
500 Shales Parkway 500 Shales Parkway, Elgin, IL 60120
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