Teacher - Graphic Communications (Printing and Graphics) - Harford Technical High School

Harford County Public Schools • Bel Air, MD

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About The Position

To create a safe atmosphere conducive to learning and to implement instruction in a manner that allows all students to learn. Provides instructional and leadership services that prepare students with the related academic critical thinking, computer technology, workplace readiness and technical skills essential to pursuing career pathways in graphic communications and printing.

Requirements

• Hold or be eligible for a teaching certificate from the Maryland State Department of Education.
• Classroom instruction and pedagogy experience.
• Experience in one or more of the major areas of graphic arts design and printing production.
• Knowledge and expertise with computer equipment operations and software applications.
• Knowledge and expertise with graphic communications and printing production technical equipment and industry-specific software.
• Knowledge of curriculum, effective instructional techniques, instructional materials and equipment.
• Strong human relations skills and the ability to maintain relationships and open communications with business partners and other stakeholders to identify real-world applications of content.
• Effective organization and communication skills.
• Flexibility in program implementation strategies.
• Skills in preparing, implementing lesson plans, and instructing students.
• Skill in communicating with students, their parents, administrators, and others.
• Skill in supervising students and managing behavior.
• Knowledge of and skill in the use of database, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, parents, and staff.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in printing production operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares, and delivers instruction that facilitates active learning and provides for appropriate learning experiences for all students.
• Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings.
• Manages student behavior by establishing and enforcing classroom school and district expectations and procedures.
• Assigns and grades class work, homework, assessments, and assignments.
• Establishes, communicates, monitors, and evaluates clear outcomes for students.
• Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff, and the community.
• Develops, selects, and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
• Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of children.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence while participating in on-going professional development activities.
• Maintains and updates all appropriate records completely and accurately as required by laws, district policies, and/or school practices.
• Maintains regular, on-time attendance.
• Attends and participates in department/grade level, school, district, and parent meetings, and serves on special committees.
• Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, technology, materials, and facilities.
• Monitors the progress of individual students and uses information to adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
• Provides appropriate feedback on student progress to students and parents in a timely manner.
• Reacts to change productively.
• Collaborates with staff and post-secondary institutions to develop and maintain career pathways which prepare students for apprenticeship, community college, or university degree programs.
• Leads student experiences in career field-related student organizations.
• Partners with employers and community groups to promote and advance technical skills.

Benefits

• HCPS offers an expansive benefits package including individual and family medical, vision, dental, life insurance, retirement savings, pension, paid time off, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees