CTE- Advertising Design/New Media Teacher

POSITION: CTE Advertising Design New Media Teacher

LOCATION: Rogers High School

REPORTS TO: Principal/ NACTC Director

SCHOOL YEAR: 2026/2027

JOB DESCRIPTION:  To develop in each student an awareness and understanding coupled with the versatility of skills and knowledge applicable to the field of Advertising & Design, Photography, Multi-Media, Printing, Screen Printing, Sublimation, Embroidery & Laser Engraving. 

Instill in each student safe working habits, the importance of continuation of their education and the assets of reliability, competence, loyalty, and dependability. 

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:

• Hold or be currently eligible for a valid Rhode Island Career and Technical Education certificate in Secondary Grades CTE Teacher Certification, Grades 6-12 - Advertising & Design or Graphic Arts
• A minimum of five (5) continuous years of professional experience or State of RI requirements within the advertising, graphic design, digital media, industry. 
• Demonstrated ability to use Advertising & Design, Photography, Multi-Media, Printing, Screen Printing, Sublimation, Embroidery, Laser Engraving and emerging communication technologies to enhance teaching and learning.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the responsibilities listed below as evidenced by coursework, educational experience, school-level involvement, professional creative work, portfolio development, and the interview process.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and delivers group and individualized instruction designed to provide students with entry-level occupational skills in advertising design, graphic communications, digital media production, branding, and multimedia storytelling.
• Integrates industry-standard tools including Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects) and other digital media technologies to support student learning and creative production.
• Establishes and manages a student classroom/studio production schedule and maintains current progress reports, project assessments, and portfolio development records for all students.
• Develops and maintains an inventory control system for computers, cameras, design software, multimedia equipment, and production supplies, maintaining stock control and reordering supplies as necessary.
• Develops and implements a preventive maintenance schedule for printers, embroidery equipment, paper cutters, digital media equipment, computers, cameras, and design technology, including software updates and equipment upgrades as needed.
• Plans and supervises the work of students in a digital media laboratory, design studio, and/or classroom environment, including collaborative creative projects, client-based work, and multimedia productions.
• Evaluates and documents student achievement in design principles, advertising concepts, branding strategies, multimedia production, and technical software proficiency through competency-based assessments, project-based learning, and portfolio reviews.
• Maintains an auditable record of student attendance and makes daily reports of students absent each period.
• Instructs students in the ethical and responsible use of digital media, including copyright law, intellectual property, digital citizenship, media literacy, and safe use of all equipment.
• Maintains and updates curriculum annually to reflect current advertising, marketing, graphic design, social media, and digital media industry standards, including emerging technologies and workforce trends.
• Maintains standards of student conduct necessary to provide an orderly, safe, and productive project-based classroom and digital media lab environment.
• Develops opportunities for students to build professional portfolios showcasing their design and multimedia work to support postsecondary education, internships, and employment opportunities.
• Establishes and maintains a local advisory committee that builds relationships with local businesses, marketing firms, media organizations, and higher education partners to support internships, mentorships, and real-world project experiences.  
• Maintains contact with the advertising, marketing, and digital media industry to remain informed of new technologies, platforms, and workforce expectations in order to assist students in developing marketable career skills.
• Participates in faculty committees, student organizations, and career and technical student activities that enhance career and technical education programs.
• Implements career and technical academic integration across all curriculum areas including communication, marketing, entrepreneurship, and design thinking.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Director of the Newport Area Career and Technical Center or designee.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Ten-month position; appropriate salary/benefits in accordance with the Teachers’ Contract.  Evaluation in accordance with the process as established by the Rhode Island Department of Education for certified educators.

Applicants are not to approach members of the Newport School Committee.  Individual contact between applicants and School Committee members may constitute grounds for disqualifying an application.

Providing Students Opportunities and Access to the World Through Quality Education

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Newport School Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status.