Position Category Teaching - High School Position Type Certified Posting Start Date 5/15/2026 Posting End Date 6/12/2026 Position Start Date 8/3/2026 School District Chickasha Public Schools City, State
Chickasha, OK
United States
Description
Primary Purpose:
Inspire students to develop their storytelling abilities, technical proficiency, and critical thinking skills through the medium of film and digital media. You will manage the video production lab, oversee equipment inventory, and lead a curriculum that bridges the gap between artistic expression and industry-standard technical workflows.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
(Note: The listed duties are illustrative only and are not intended to describe each and every function which may be performed in the job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)
Teacher Responsibilities as outlined by CareerTech
Obtain CareerTech Certification - participation in BMITE Teacher Academy
Offer state-approved courses and provide students with approved syllabi
Provide end-of-instruction tests as outlined in state-approved syllabi
Conduct at least one Advisory Committee meeting per year
Advise and maintain an active Business Professionals of America (BPA) or Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) chapter
Attend Fall and State Leadership Conference
Submit all CareerTech reports by established due date
Attend OK Summit annually
See professional development that aligns with courses taught
Align curriculum with local technology center on occupational outcomes for students
Prepare for 5-year program evaluation as scheduled
Additional Responsibilities
Comply with the requirements and responsibilities in the CPS Teacher Job Description
Develop Engaging Lesson Plans: Create and deliver a comprehensive, standards-based curriculum covering pre-production (scriptwriting, storyboarding), production (cinematography, lighting, audio), and post-production (editing, color grading, visual effects).
Skill Development: Instruct students in the proper use of professional-grade cameras, audio equipment, lighting rigs, and studio management.
Software Proficiency: Teach industry-standard editing software (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut Pro).
Assessment: Implement diverse assessment strategies, including project-based learning, portfolio reviews, critiques, and written exams.
Equipment Maintenance: Oversee the organization, maintenance, and checkout systems for all department cameras, lenses, microphones, and computer hardware.
Safety Standards: Establish and enforce safety protocols for the studio and field shoots.
Resource Management: Manage budget requests for software licenses, equipment upgrades, and studio consumables.
Student Media: Advise the school's media club, film festival committee, or video broadcast production team.
Showcasing Work: Facilitate opportunities for students to submit work to local or national film festivals, competitions, and internal school events.
Cross-Department Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments (e.g., Theater, Graphic Design, Journalism) to support interdisciplinary projects
Required Qualifications Business education or Computer Science Teacher Certification. Preferred Qualifications Experience in video production preferred. Include the following materials with your application: Cover Letter Include the following materials with your application: Resume Include the following materials with your application: Teaching/Administration Certification Application Instructions Apply online at the Chickasha Public School website or email Pam Ladyman at pladyman@chickasha.k12.ok.us. Link https://www.cpsk12.net/ Contact Name Pam Ladyman Contact Email pladyman@chickasha.k12.ok.us