Yearbook Photography & Digital Media SY 26/27

Casa Grande Union High School District 82•Casa Grande, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As part of Casa Grande Union High School District's commitment to provide access and excellence, this role supports the district's mission by demonstrating that all students can achieve at the highest levels, regardless of their background. The district is advancing a major expansion program and is seeking a Certified Teacher to assist the Principal in positively impacting student learning through enhancing student achievement. This position will focus on yearbook photography and digital media for the 26/27 school year.

Requirements

Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate in the appropriate subject area
Bachelor's degree in Education required.
Valid AZ Department of Safety IVP Fingerprint Card
Highly Qualified in appropriate subject area
Demonstrates organizational ability
Clear and professional communication skills (verbal and written)
Proficiency with photo editing and digital design software.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in individual and group problem solving situations.
Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team environment; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and desire for thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; monitors own work to ensure quality while being proactive.
Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works at moderate to accelerated pace.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines, adheres to OSHA regulations and guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate personnel with an alternate plan.
Must pass Department of Public Safety IVP Fingerprint clearance check.
Must be United States citizen or have valid work visa at date of hire with the ability to maintain.
Proof of Mumps, Measles and Rubella, (MMR) vaccination.
Valid government issued identification or current work visa with expiration date.
Official transcripts will be due upon job offer.
Transcripts issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a full translation, ( word for word ) by an acceptable translator.
Each foreign transcript must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited coursework by an acceptable agency such as those certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, (NACES).

Nice To Haves

Experience in photography, digital media, or yearbook production preferred.

Responsibilities

Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the needs, interests and abilities of individuals to ensure student achievement.
Creates a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives.
Provides an instructional program to meet the needs of all students including students with disabilities.
Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives.
Establishes learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs; requirements of the districts curriculum framework, and knowledge of student growth and development.
Plans for and utilizes instructional methods, resources and evaluation techniques which motivate and enable each student to achieve learning objectives.
Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of Exceptional Students staff as required.
Provides input when necessary to students IEP’s.
Takes all necessary and safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, CGUHSD policy and administrative regulation.
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
Establishes professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents and community which reflect recognition of and respect for every individual.
Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for paraprofessionals and volunteers.
May evaluate paraprofessional’s job performance with department chairs and/or administrators.
Appraises own effectiveness and demonstrates successful application of skills and information acquired to increase effectiveness.
Strives to maintain and improve professional competence through professional development.
Participates in school management and shares the responsibility for the total school program.
Attends staff meetings, PLC’s and serves on staff committees as required.
Coordinate text book adoption process within department.
Capture high-quality photographs of school events, student activities, and portraits.
Edit and enhance images for yearbook and digital media publications.
Organize, label, and maintain digital photo archives and media files.
Coordinate photo coverage schedules to ensure key events are documented.
Collaborate with students, staff, and vendors to gather and verify content.
Select and prepare images that support accurate and engaging visual storytelling.
Ensure photos meet publication, branding, and quality standards.
Manage digital media content and assets for yearbook production.
Maintain accuracy of captions, names, and event information.
Meet production deadlines and support timely yearbook publication.