Job Description

BROAD STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Digital Animation & Game Programming Instructor shall deliver the State of Michigan Curriculum as regulated by the Office of Career and Technical Education to students in the Digital Animation & Game Programming program for Kent Career Technical Center.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Qualify for Annual Career Authorization (ACA) Minimum of two years or 4000 hours (within last 10 years) of recent and relevant work experience in the Computer Programming Industry.
• OR Hold a valid Michigan CTE Teaching Certification in CIP Code: 11.0201
• Note: The ACA route requires a commitment to attain the appropriate teaching certification and endorsement within7 years.
2. Bachelors degree required.
3. Prefer experience working with high school-age students and diverse student populations.
4. Valid Michigan teaching certificate preferred (not required).
5. Ability to develop and deliver the curriculum.
6. Ability to develop and maintain contacts and partnerships for student internships guest speakers field trips and demonstrations.
7. Strong communication skills (written and verbal).

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Design prepare and deliver curriculum content that:
   • Is in alignment with the State of Michigan and the Kent ISD/KCTC curriculum constructs.
   • Supports student learning through a variety of delivery methods: project-based learning online and in person.
   • Incorporates equipment and technology current to education models.
   • Supports programs focus on preparing students for post-secondary education experiences such as PBL Equity Inclusion Restorative Practices Distinguished teacher pedagogical knowledge etc.
   • Incorporates cross-curricular concepts of Math English and Science.
2. Maintain an instructional environment that is:
• Safe
• Promotes learning opportunities for all.
• Provides for an equitable and balanced assessment of student achievement by a variety of methods.
• Promotes individual student responsibility and accountability.
3. Instruct students by lecturing demonstrating and using audiovisual aids and other materials to supplement presentations.
4. Develop project-based learning experiences and effectively integrate lab equipment into student learning and assessment.
5. Assign lessons and correct homework.
6. Administer tests to evaluate pupil progress record results and issue reports informing parents of progress.
7. Keep attendance records.
8. Remain current with reporting requirements trends and changes in CTE education.
9. Create and collaborate with an advisory committee.
10. Maintain a positive system of classroom management.
11. Meet with parents to discuss student progress and problems.
12. Participate in faculty and professional meetings educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
13. Perform related duties such as sponsoring one or more activities or student organizations assisting pupils in selecting a course of study and counseling students in adjustment and academic problems.
14. Facilitate work-based learning experiences for students (field trips job shadows internships job placement).
15. Promote and market the Digital Animation and Game Programming program and overall KCTC programs

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

1. Strong communication skills (written and verbal). Work-based learning is beneficial
2. Experience with or proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word Excel and PowerPoint) and Google Suite
3. Experience with diverse learners
4. Demonstrates a strong commitment to equity and inclusion in all practices and position responsibilities. Demonstrates the ability to examine the impact of education inequities in student achievement outcomes as it aligns with race ethnicity and socio-economic status
5. Demonstrated relationships with multiple stakeholders

Placement on the BA scale is required unless candidate holds a valid State of Michigan Standard CTE teaching certificate. (BA Step 1-5 $52802-$64094/year).(Steps 6 commensurate with academic degree and experience as defined by the Master Agreement).

• Placement on BA18 MA or MA lanes is considered after receipt of a valid State of Michigan Standard CTE teaching certificate per Master Agreement.
• Placement on the salary scale will be commensurate with an applicants academic degree and the number of years experience in a particular specialization or in an approved related field per Master Agreement

Benefits: Robust benefit package includes full medical dental and vision insurance; paid sick and personal days; State of Michigan School Employment retirement program; Kent ISD is a participating employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for eligible Federal student loans.

Please note due to the large number of applications we are unable to attend to e-mail or telephone inquiries on application status.

The final candidate for this position will be required (at their cost) to furnish Kent Intermediate School District with a current Michigan State Police and FBI criminal records LiveScan check prior to our recommendation to hire.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Alternative requirements that may be appropriate and acceptable to the School Board may be considered. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The District does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin ethnicity religion sex (including gender identity or expression sexual orientation pregnancy childbirth or a related condition) age height weight familial status marital status military service veteran status genetic information disability or any other legally protected basis and prohibits unlawful discrimination including harassment and retaliation in any education program or activity that it operates including in admission and employment. The Coordinator for Title IX Section 504 the Age Discrimination Act and Title II is: Dave Rodgers Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

Required Experience:

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