Job Title
Commercial Photography Instructor (2024-2025 SY)
Location
Henrico, VA, US
Organization Name
HCPS - Hermitage ACE - Technical Center
About Us
About Us:
Henrico County Public Schools is one of the six largest county public school divisions in Virginia with a nationally recognized educational program. Henrico County is a suburban community surrounding the city of Richmond, VA. We are 104 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the east; 94 miles from the scenic Sky Line Drive to the west; 106 miles from Washington, D.C. to the north; and 75 miles from the North Carolina border to the south.
Our Mission: Henrico County Public Schools, an innovative leader in educational excellence, will actively engage our students in diverse educational, social, and civic learning experiences that inspire and empower them to become contributing citizens.
General Statement of Duties
Successful candidate will be required to support the instructional needs of the Commercial Photography program at the Advanced Career Education Center (ACE) at Hermitage. This position also includes teaching several Technology Education classes that have a design/communications emphasis to support the Center’s entrepreneurship program.
- Successful candidate will provide theory and hands-on practice to high school students at Hermitage Technical Center in the above mention field.
- The individual in this position must have an understanding of the diverse needs of students.
- The teacher should have high expectations of students and provide instruction in a manner that motivates students to learn, raise self-esteem, and result in outcomes important for successful living.
Essential Duties
The physical demands of this assignment include the ability to sit and stand for extended periods and the ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Program Duties and Expectations:
- Teach theory and practical application of commercial photography
- Teach theory and practical application of Technology Education that may include Communication Systems or Graphic Communication Systems.
- Develop business partnerships that support program goals
- Sponsor an active student organization SkillsUSA and support student participate in competitions
- Maintain complete records of student performance and attendance
- Maintain a learning environment and atmosphere conducive to safe, orderly, and effective instruction
- Make effective use of new technologies in the delivery of instruction
- Takes all necessary precautions to protect and to maintain facilities, equipment, and materials
- Participate in a variety of activities to keep professional skills, curriculum, and instruction current
- Attends work daily and be engaged in job responsibilities
- Communicate effectively with students, parents, community, and school personnel
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Must hold or be eligible for BOTH a Technical Professional License in Commercial Photography AND a Technology Education endorsement
- Hold Part 107 Certificate through the Federal Aviation Administration or willingness to obtain within the first year
Additional Information
This is a 239 Day or 11-month assignment with a July 1, 2024 start date.
· Minimum annual starting salary: $63,921 (Bachelors) , $66,989 (Masters)
Applicants selected for interview will be contacted by the school.
How To Apply
To be considered for this vacancy, you should upload the following documents and credentials:
- Teaching Resume
- Copy of your Virginia or out-of-state teaching license
- Official or unofficial college transcripts
- Copies of your Praxis scores (if available)
Information may be uploaded to our online recruiting platform at henricoschools.us/careers/ or mailed to the address below.
Mailing Address: Henrico County Public Schools
Department of Human Resources
P. O. Box 23120
3820 Nine Mile Road
Henrico, VA 23223
The School Board of Henrico County is committed to nondiscrimination with regard to sex (including pregnancy), gender, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (except where such is a bona fide occupational qualification), in employment or in its programs and activities.
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Maximum Salary
Currency
USD
Main Organization
Public Schools
Public Schools
Employment Status
Permanent Fulltime
Permanent Full-time
Amount of Travel
Work At Home