Broadcast & Video Production Instructor 9 - 12 Grade - Canyons Innovation Center

Broadcast & Video Production Instructor 9 - 12 Grade - Canyons Innovation Center

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Category:

Secondary

Department:Canyons District

Shift:

Location:Canyons Innovation Center

Job Type:Full-Time

Pay Rate:Salary Schedules (http://www.canyonsdistrict.org/salary-schedules)

Transfer Window:08/17/2026 - Open Until Filled.

How to apply:

Are you an applicant from outside of the Canyons School District?

• Licensed applicants complete an application and video screening interview on Vidcruiter. (https://canyonsdistrict.hiringplatform.com/350008-secondary/1339417-follow-up-question/en)

• Industrial applicants download and complete the licensed specialist application form (https://www.canyonsdistrict.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Licensed-Specialist-Application-Form.pdf) and email the completed application and the items listed below to [email protected] ( [email protected])

• Collect all items that are requested in addition to the application form.

• Up to date Resume

• Reference sheet with 5 names, their relation to you, and their contact information - 1 name must be your current supervisor.

• Three letters of recommendation.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Canyons School District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

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Dates available for transfer request: 08/17/2026 - Open Until Filled.

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Job Description:

Job Title: Broadcast and Video Production Instructor Department: Canyons Innovation Center Supervisor: Principal / CIC Leadership Lane Placement: Licensed Salary Schedule 186 Schedule: Varies / 186 days Evaluation Group: CTESS FLSA Classification: Exempt

JOB DESCRIPTION The Broadcast and Video Production Instructor leads a profession-based Digital Media Production pathway at the Canyons Innovation Center (CIC), including content creation and social media production coursework. The classroom operates as a working production house in partnership with CSDtv, with students pitching, producing, and delivering real work for real clients across broadcast, video, and social platforms. The instructor functions more like a creative director and executive producer than a traditional lecturer, staying current on social media trends and platforms and building that knowledge into curriculum, while maintaining a safe, positive learning environment.

This position is hired one full year ahead of student instruction, beginning Fall 2026 with students arriving Fall 2027.

CONTENT ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• During the 2026 to 2027 design year, build the Digital Media Production pathway: design curriculum and frameworks, help plan CIC studio and production spaces, and build a portfolio of starter projects, client templates, and capstone scaffolds for the first cohort.

• During the design year, embed within CSDtv operations, teach the weekly CSDtv student evening class, and support district events and livestreams to learn the program's systems, workflow, and culture firsthand.

• Support partnerships with local production companies, broadcast outlets, agencies, and creative professionals, and participate in cross-pathway design work, including producing client work for student teams in other CIC pathways.

• Design and facilitate project-based, real-world learning correlated with industry-aligned competencies, beginning lesson design with a deliverable rather than a worksheet, and treating class time as production time.

• Coach students through the full client cycle, from intake through production, revision, delivery, and post-launch debrief.

• Facilitate a profession-based capstone course with public exhibitions, screenings, or broadcast premieres as authentic demonstrations of mastery.

• Teach content creation and social media production courses, and stay current on platforms, algorithms, trends, and influencer and creator culture to keep curriculum and CSDtv’s social channels current.

• Utilize broadcast equipment, livestream infrastructure, industry-standard production software, and social media and AI-assisted production tools, and maintain responsible inventory management of that equipment.

• Maintain a safe, professional working atmosphere in studios, edit bays, and on field shoots, with visible production schedules, client briefs, and project status.

• Maintain current industry certifications where relevant and stay engaged with emerging production tools and practices.

• Maintain confidentiality of student information in compliance with FERPA and district policy, including responsible use of technology and social media.

EDUCATOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• T each the core content area(s) outlined in the USBE’s Core Curriculum, and adopted by the Board of Education, correlated with other approved learning activities.

• Instruct pupils in citizenship.

• Meet regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance requirements.

• Utilize CSD instructional framework to provide engaging instruction based on core standards.

• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student.

• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction.

• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

• Evaluates student’s academic and social growth, maintains appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.

• Communicate with parents through conferences, telephone calls, e-mails, student planners, school website, and other means, to discuss the student’s progress.

• Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in helping students solve health, academic, social and psychological challenges.

• Create an effective environment for learning through organization, functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and interest centers.

• Utilize computers and other technological classroom support equipment in student instruction.

• Provide and maintain a safe and supportive environment in the classroom and on the school campus.

• Maintain professional expertise through in-service education activities provided by the school district and self-selected professional growth activities.

• Demonstrate professional ethics as outlined by the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission.

• Be a positive role model.

• Participate in faculty meetings and instructional professional learning communities (PLCs) as required.

• Administer appropriate student attendance policies and procedures.

• Participate in appropriate educator evaluation procedures as per district guidelines and policy.

• Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.

• Use approved books and instruction materials; maintain required inventory records.

• Administer group standardized tests in accordance with state and district testing procedures.

• Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community.

• Is responsible for understanding and adhering to laws, district policies, and procedures.

• Requires strong oral and written communication skills with students, parents, and staff.

• Requires strong computer and educational technological skills.

• Requires effective problem solving, organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills.

• Requires the ability to implement effective teaching strategies.

• Requires the ability to establish and maintain a positive learning environment.

• Requires the ability to calmly handle classroom management issues.

• Requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, school staff, district staff, and patrons.

• Requires the ability to work as a member of a team as well as the ability to work independently with little direct supervision.

• Knowledge of State Core Curriculum and Board of Education adopted guidelines.

During times of state or district emergency, all employees may be required to perform additional duties that are not required on a normal basis in support of educational and operational priorities. Performs general cleaning and sanitizing of work areas, provides remote assistance to students and staff, and any other reasonable duty as needed.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Other duties as assigned

• This description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an employee assigned to this position.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge and experience requirements; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Digital Media Endorsement

• Incumbent must be fingerprinted and clear a criminal background check in accordance with district and state requirements.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university preferred, industry experience will be considered.

• Associate or Professional Educator License for the State of Utah within the relevant "License Area of Concentration" and, if applicable, "Endorsement" preferred, and/or willingness to pursue after hire.

• Demonstrated professional experience in broadcast, video production, film, or a closely related creative production field is strongly preferred. Industry experience may, in combination with educational credentials, be considered alongside traditional teaching tenure.

• Working knowledge of professional production workflows (pre-production, studio and field production, livestream and broadcast operations, post-production, and delivery), industry-standard production software, and current broadcast equipment.

• Experience or strong aptitude managing client relationships, project timelines, and creative deliverables.

• Demonstrated knowledge of current social media platforms, trends, and influencer and creator culture.

NOTE: The Administration reserves the right to require specific training for this position. However, depending upon the type and quality of prior work experience and availability of formal training programs, some exchanges can be made between training and experience.

Don't have a professional teaching license? Follow one of these steps before applying:

Follow this link (https://schools.utah.gov/licensing/apply) to the Utah State Board of Education Associate Educator Licensing webpage and apply for an AEL by following the directions for the appropriate license area.

Proof of an AEL or proof you submitted all the documentation correctly to USBE is required before you will be added to the candidate pool.

If you have licensing questions, please contact [email protected].

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS---Not limited to the following:

• While performing the duties of this job, the teacher is regularly required to speak and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The teacher is occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance.

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Teachers in P.E., CTE, Theatre and/or Art may be required to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

• Physical ability to perform the essential functions listed above with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Requires the ability to lift a minimum of ten (10) pounds.

• Possess the physical, mental, and emotional stability to work under stressful conditions, including but not limited to: deadlines, contract requirements, inspection requirements, and interaction with critical personnel.

Note: This list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.

All employees are required to participate in the District evaluation process. It is the employee’s responsibility to review and adhere to all district policies and procedures. This information may be reviewed at www.canyonsdistrict.org