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A Learning Community Committed to Discovery, Innovation,
Collaboration, and Excellence.
Cary Academy is an independent, coed, college preparatory day school
for students in grades 6-12. Committed to discovery, innovation,
collaboration and excellence, the school is located on a 66-acre
campus in the heart of the dynamic Research Triangle. Cary Academy
began its inaugural year in August, 1997, with 250 students in
grades 6-10. Having graduated its eighth senior class last June, the
Academy now enrolls 711 students. Cary Academy believes strongly in
educating the whole child, and has a particular goal to create a
learning environment that will serve as a model for all schools in
the use of technology to support student and teacher learning, skill
development, and creativity. All faculty and students in
grades 6-12 teach and learn using tablet computers.
Applications are now invited
for the faculty position outlined below.
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Cary Academy Multimedia Specialist
Updated
4/25/2008
The Multimedia Specialist is responsible for promoting,
integrating and teaching the use of video and multimedia
technologies at Cary Academy, as well as for managing the
audio and video production equipment and facilities for the
school.
Responsibilities
- Teaches classes in video and
multimedia production
- Facilitates approved internal event
requests for TV broadcasting, recording of school
events, and web casting during and outside of school
hours
- Works with the Instructional
Technology Director to establish priorities and develop
long-range goals and objectives for the use of
multimedia technologies in the classroom.
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Provides ongoing training to faculty and staff in the
use of multimedia production tools
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Provides active support, guidance, and
encouragement for faculty and students who have creative
ideas for uses of technology to enhance their teaching
and learning.
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Performs diagnosis of hardware and software problems
with multimedia production equipment.
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Evaluates hardware and software needs on an ongoing
basis. Provides guidance in purchasing.
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Manages the video production studio.
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Supervises a Level IV extracurricular activity.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Position in Organization
Reports to:
The Multimedia Specialist will report
to the Instructional Technology Director and the Dean of
Faculty.
Indirectly Supervises:
N/A
Relationships
Internal:
All Cary Academy faculty and students
External:
Cary Academy Parents
Job Requirements
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
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Thorough knowledge of multimedia technology, multimedia
authoring tools, and
use of the Internet and Intranet to
deliver information.
· Thorough
aesthetic and technical knowledge of multimedia production
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Knowledge of video and post-production
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Extensive video and audio editing experience
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Knowledge of non-linear video editing equipment
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Ability to teach students, faculty and staff in the use of
the multimedia
production equipment and facilities including
sound boards, light boards, audio
distribution networks,
etc.
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Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, and
planning skills.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or higher - with training and experience in media production, computer science, education, or instructional technology.
Experience:
Three years of experience in multimedia
production; direct or related experience in an academic
institution a plus.
Equivalency: Directly related experience or a
combination of directly related education and experience may
be considered in place of the above requirements.
Salary and Benefits:
An attractive compensation, benefits, and professional
growth program for all staff demonstrates Cary Academy’s
determination to be one of the nation’s most stimulating and
effective schools, and reflects the school’s belief that
only the most talented and motivated people will enable it
to achieve its ambitious goals.
Starting Date: July 28th, 2008
(Commences five days of
orientation and training for new faculty before joining
returning faculty for an additional 7 days prior to the
commencement of classes on August 13.)
The
above is intended to describe the general content of and
requirements for the performance of this job. It is
not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties,
responsibilities or requirements.
Application
Deadline: May 9th, 2008
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should email
a cover letter,
resume, educational philosophy and three letters of
recommendation to:
Danielle McGrath
RE:
Multimedia Specialist Position
Cary Academy
1500 N. Harrison Avenue
Cary, NC 27513
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Cary Academy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer.
EOE M/F/D/V
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