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Job Title: CORRECTED: DAY TRADE INSTRUCTOR - PRINTING TECHNOLOGY

Posting Date: September 24, 2007

Closing Date: Until Filled

Salary Range: DFT - (annually)

Job Type: Instructional

Benefits Eligibility: Successful candidates will be eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage, as well as illness and vacation days.

Reports to: PRINCIPAL/DESIGNEE

Location: Cass Technical High School

Qualifications

Education:

The successful candidate must possess a valid Michigan vocational license relevant to instruction in a Technology and Design curriculum. Must possess and provide evidence of a minimum of a high school diploma and have a minimum of four (4) years of relevant full-time (forty hours per week) industry experience in the vocational area to be taught (8,000 hours). Two years or 4,000 hours must be within the six years preceding submission of application.

Experience:

Candidate must be certified in Technology and Design/TX. Additionally, the candidate must have proven experience in the following: • Image setting and printing technology • Adobe CS2 Suite • Off-set printing (single and multicolored) as well as maintenance of printing presses. • Fundamentals of black and white photography as well as digital photography. • Use of an image setter • Folding, cutting and darkroom procedures • Knowledge of stripping • Estimating job costs for printing and the ability to provide instruction on the processes necessary to run a small print shop. • At least one year in trade experience Additional job responsibilities include: • Management and operation of a Cass Tech production class which is designed to process print materials for the entire school. (Calendar, Newspapers, Newsletters, Invitations, Flyers, Programs etc.) • Sponsor the Photo and Graphic Arts Clubs. (CANDIDATE MUST PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF INDUSTRY WORK EXPERIENCE AT TIME OF APPLICATION.)

Attendance:

Regular Attendance is critical; must have an exemplary attendance record.

Citizenship:

Must be able to verify whether U.S. citizen, resident alien, or otherwise authorized to accept employment in the U.S.

Physical Condition:

Must be physically able to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined with or without accommodations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Security Clearance:

You must provide a non-refundable payment of $65.25 by cashier's check, certified check or money order, payable to the I.I.S. (Identix Identification Services).

There is an option to pay by MasterCard or Visa. If you elect to pay by credit card, you must call Identix at (866) 226-2952 prior to your appointment, because they are unable to accept credit cards at the fingerprint site.

Please be prompt when arriving at the fingerprinting site. In order to be fingerprinted, you must present your state issued picture ID or passport, the completed LiveScan Fingerprint Request form, the completed Identix Michigan Fingerprint Applicant Information form, as well as the fingerprint fee of $65.25.

All fingerprinting appointments will be scheduled by Detroit Public Schools, Human Resources Department.

Method of Application:

Applicants MUST apply through the online application system. ONLY applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position. All applicants are to attach a copy of their transcripts, most recent resume and cover letter. A copy of your valid teacher certification should also be attached if certification is required for the position you are applying for.
Applicants will receive an automated confirmation once they have successfully applied for a position.
Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Service outside of the Detroit Public Schools must be verified by the applicant’s employer(s) prior to hire.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested. All documentation must be submitted along with the letter of interest. Due to the high volume of candidates applying for positions, we regret that we are unable to pull individual personnel files to retrieve/copy documents. Therefore, to assure the application process is not delayed, if you are applying for multiple positions with the district, we strongly encourage you to have available several photocopies of your credentials to be submitted for each position for which you apply. Documentation will not be accepted subsequent to the closing date of the announcement. Incomplete information will not be considered. Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Recruitment and Employment Services at recruitment@detroitk12.org.

The Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit does not discriminate against, deny benefits to or exclude participation by any person in its programs, activities or employment on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, creed, religion or handicap.