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

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. Canyons School District