CTE Teacher - Film and Media Production 80% at Santa Monica High School at Santa Monica-Malibu Unified Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 5/23/2024 Contact Katherine Qureshi Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $56,078 - $92,001 Annually Add'l Salary Info Depending on number of graduate level semester units and years of full-time teaching experience. Length of Work Year 184 Employment Type Part Time About the Employer Located in the scenic, sea-side communities of Santa Monica and Ma... more details
CTE Teacher - Film and Media Production 80% at Santa Monica High School at Santa Monica-Malibu Unified
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
5/23/2024
Contact
Katherine Qureshi
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$56,078 -
$92,001
Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Depending on number of graduate level semester units and years of full-time teaching experience.
Length of Work Year
184
Employment Type
Part Time
About the Employer
Located in the scenic, sea-side communities of Santa Monica and Malibu, the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District is a preK-12 school district serving approximately 8,835 students. SMMUSD is a diverse community dedicated to extraordinary achievement for all while simultaneously closing the achievement gap, and committed to pursuing excellence through equity. Current priorities include social justice standards, restorative justice, project-based learning, innovative teaching and a high level of student engagement. Our schools are supported by involved parents and communities. The District has nine elementary schools, three middle schools, one alternative school (K-8), two high schools, one continuation high school, child development services and adult education programs. The first classroom opened with 52 students in March 1876.
U.S. News and World Report has named both Santa Monica High School and Malibu High School as Top High Schools in the nation and state, awarding a silver medal to Samohi with the ranking of 606 in the nation and 105 in the state and a gold medal to Malibu High School for rankings of 279 and 45, respectively in 2017.
Three schools have been recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools: Edison Language Academy, Will Rogers Learning Community and Lincoln Middle School. Lincoln Middle School has earned the Gold School designation in 2015 and is one of nine schools recognized as a California Distinguished School. The others are: Franklin, McKinley, Roosevelt, Will Rogers, Webster and Point Dume elementary schools and Malibu and Santa Monica high schools.
The SMMUSD Mission Statement, Extraordinary achievement for all students while simultaneously closing the achievement gap, guides the work of the Excellence through Equity plan that includes the following three priorities: All graduates are ready for college and careers; English learners will become proficient in English while engaging in a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum and all students engage in schools that are safe, well-maintained and family-friendly.
Students attending Santa Monica High School and Malibu High School have a graduation rate of about 95%, with the majority of students moving forward with post-secondary education options.
Job Summary
SMMUSD is seeking to hire an innovative and creative Career and Technical Education (CTE) teacher in the area of film and media production. The ideal candidate for the CTE teaching position has industry experience and connections to integrate in the classroom. This candidate will be responsible for all instruction, grading, attendance and management of students in classes. The CTE teacher should understand how to implement project-based learning, differentiate instruction, and facilitate small group and/or independent projects. In addition, the teacher should have knowledge of equipment and programs used for media production and editing.
Example of Duties
• Teach beginning/Intermediate Film/Media Production course aligned to CTE standards.
• Teach advanced Film/Media Production course aligned to CTE standards.
• Develop and create lessons for students to learn film and media production.
• Embed into the classroom experience industry applications of concepts.
• Oversee use of media production and editing equipment.
• Engage industry professionals to enhance classroom teaching and learning
• Incorporate project-based learning into the classroom setting.
Requirements / Qualifications
Possession of a valid CTE teaching credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license; insurability by the District’s liability insurance carrier.
Knowledge of:
• Film and media production industry
• CTE Standards
Ed-join on-line application, resume, cover letter and 3 current letters of recommendation.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.
Comments and Other Information
For questions on credentials, please email Katherine Qureshi, kqureshi@smmusd.org
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