Job Summary

Qualifications:

Current Alabama Teacher's Certification, Bachelor's Degree or higher with an endorsement in English

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and implement a mass media curriculum that integrates traditional ELA competencies (writing, reading, speaking, listening) with modern media practices (digital publishing, video production, podcasting, social media content creation, etc.).
• Create an inclusive and imaginative classroom atmosphere that promotes exploration of both historical and emerging forms of mass communication (print, radio, TV, film, internet, etc.).
• Lead student media projects such as school newspapers, video announcements, podcasts, blogs, or social media campaigns.
• Teach students how to analyze media messages, understand media bias, and become responsible consumers and creators of information.
• Guide students in ethical and legal media practices, including copyright, fair use, attribution, and digital citizenship.
• Collaborate with various teachers to create interdisciplinary units and showcase student work across platforms.
• Serve as an advisor or sponsor for media-related extracurricular activities such as yearbook, broadcast club, or digital journalism teams.
• Use current and available educational technology and media production tools
• Assess student progress through both formative and summative evaluations, and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Foster strong relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members to enhance real-world media learning opportunities.
• Stay current with trends in media literacy, communication technologies, and best practices in mass media education.