High School Teacher: Radio/TV Broadcasting

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation • Evansville, IN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation is hiring a High School Teacher for Radio/TV Broadcasting at the Southern Indiana Career and Tech Center. The teacher instructs and guides students in subject matter and skills that support their development and prepare them for employment, further education, apprenticeships, employer training, or military service. The role includes teaching corporation-approved curriculum and providing practical instruction in radio, television, journalism, and broadcasting. The teacher also has full oversight of EVSC’s radio station, 90.7 WPSR.

The position involves planning lessons and learning activities for students with varied needs, establishing a supportive classroom environment, evaluating students’ academic and social progress, and maintaining appropriate records and reports. Instruction includes practical applications of English, communication, and mathematics, as well as safety procedures for work in a machine-intensive laboratory. The teacher may sponsor vocational clubs and supervises students in classroom and club activities, including activities outside the school day.

The position is eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, with additional life insurance and long-term disability coverage offered. Retirement provisions include enrollment in Indiana’s Teacher Retirement Fund, with eligibility to enroll in a 401(a) plan, a 403(b) match program, and a VEBA post-retirement medical expense account. Employees enrolled in an EVSC medical plan may use community Health & Wellness Centers at no cost. Accumulated sick leave and personal business days are provided.

Requirements

• Valid Indiana teaching certificate in the appropriate grade level and area of study, or ability to apply for a workplace specialist license by meeting the stated work-experience criteria.
• Work experience preferred, together with an associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or military experience in a related communications field qualifying for workplace specialist licensing.
• For workplace specialist licensing, meet one of the listed experience pathways: 5,000 hours of related work in the last five years; or 4,000 hours in the past ten years plus an occupational competency test; or 4,000 hours in the past ten years plus occupational licensure or approved occupational proficiency; or 4,000 hours in the past ten years plus an accredited two-year-or-higher degree in the certification area; or 4,000 hours in the past ten years plus completion of an apprenticeship or internship program.
• Strong background in and understanding of radio/TV broadcasting best practices and techniques.
• Strong understanding of FCC rules and regulations regarding non-commercial educational radio stations.
• Digital audio/video skills, including knowledge of Adobe Audition and Premiere Pro.
• Ability to apply current research and theory to instruction.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, staff, and parents through oral and written communication.
• Ability to perform duties in accordance with corporation, state, and federal requirements.
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on corporation and school objectives and student needs and abilities.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, textbooks, and government regulations; write reports and general correspondence; and communicate information effectively using correct grammar.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems, analyze data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions, and develop realistic short- and long-term curricular plans.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including speaking, standing, walking, seeing, hearing, occasional climbing or kneeling, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to meet curriculum-specific laboratory demands, which may include strenuous lifting, pushing, and bending.

Nice To Haves

• Work experience in a related communications field.
• Associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or military experience in a related communications field.
• Experience with Adobe Audition and Premiere Pro.

Responsibilities

• Teach corporation-approved curriculum and instruct assigned classes at designated locations and times.
• Plan programs of study, lessons, units, and projects that address curriculum goals and students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and establish classroom behavior standards with students.
• Guide students’ learning toward curriculum objectives and communicate clear learning objectives.
• Recognize students’ learning disabilities, seek assistance from corporation specialists as needed, and make appropriate individualized physical and instructional accommodations.
• Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, maintain appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
• Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes.
• Adjust teaching style and content to meet the learning styles of students.
• Incorporate practical applications of English, communication, and mathematics into technology instruction.
• Teach safety procedures and working conditions for a machine-intensive laboratory.
• Purchase, store, organize, and maintain laboratory supplies.
• Participate in building and corporation-wide committees as needed for curriculum design, implementation, or program evaluation.
• May sponsor vocational clubs related to the curriculum area and supervise students in club activities in and outside the school day.
• Promote students’ self-esteem and confidence in classroom activities.
• Maintain regular attendance and complete other assigned duties.
• Provide full oversight of EVSC radio station 90.7 WPSR.
• Teach radio/TV broadcasting topics and skills, including media relations, journalism, broadcasting, FCC rules for non-commercial educational radio stations, audio/video production, and station operations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee, spouse, and eligible dependents.
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage are offered.
• Automatic enrollment in Indiana’s Teacher Retirement Fund, including a defined-benefit pension and an Annuity Savings Account.
• Eligibility to enroll in a 401(a) retirement investment plan, a 403(b) match program, and a VEBA post-retirement medical expense account.
• Access to no-cost Health & Wellness Centers for employees enrolled in an EVSC medical insurance plan, including primary care, generic prescription medications, physicals, screenings, and laboratory services.
• Accumulated sick leave days and personal business days.
• Competitive salary based on education and experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree