Westport Public Schools
Frontline Applicant Tracking - Westport Public Schools
Current and anticipated openings as of 12/17/2025
Media Teacher JobID: 1898
Position Details
Position Type: High School Teaching / Television / Video Production
Date Posted: 3/23/2024
Location: Staples High School
Date Available: 08/22/2024
Closing Date: Until Filled
Description Staples High School is searching for a Media Education Teacher to join a talented team of educators meeting the needs of all students. The qualified candidate will work alongside a dedicated team of Media staff as well as the entire school community in meeting the needs of all students. In addition, the qualified candidate will work with the Director of Technology creating training materials, including videos, for staff and students. They will also assist with troubleshooting instructional software for teachers and staff and support the district’s connection to the local education cable channel.
Qualifications
Teaching expertise in one or more areas of TV Production, Narrative Film Production, Video production; Pre/Post, Advanced Video Editing;
Highly organized, familiar with Mac computer software, Adobe Suite, and requisite hardware (e.g., cameras, video production equipment.)
Savviness with technology, and industry standard protocols, especially video technology in general;
Expertise with scripted and non-scripted productions, including TV News, TV Sports (in-studio and field production), documentaries, films, or studio-based entertainment productions preferred;
Enthusiasm for teaching high school students;
CT Certification Required (047,062,110).
Salary & Starting Date Salary: According to the Teachers’ contract (2022-2025) (see website www.westportps.org/employment – personnel contracts)
Starting Date: August 22, 2024
Application Deadline & Procedures Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Internal applicants
must submit an online application through the Westport Public Schools website.
Job # 1898
(Please be sure to select internal applicant. This signifies one’s current status as a Westport employee.)
External applicants
must submit an online application through the Westport Public Schools website.
Job # 1898
(Paper copies will not be accepted.)
EEO Statement The Westport Board of Education (the "Board") will not make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, alienage, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law ("Protected Class"), except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.
Postings current as of 12/17/2025 8:06:26 PM CST.
Need Help? We're here to help! For questions regarding position qualifications or application procedures, please contact Westport Public Schools directly. For technical questions regarding the Applicant Tracking system, please contact the Applicant Tracking help desk using the Request Technical Help link below.
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Media Teacher JobID: 1898
Position Details
Position Type: High School Teaching / Television / Video Production
Date Posted: 3/23/2024
Location: Staples High School
Date Available: 08/22/2024
Closing Date: Until Filled
Description Staples High School is searching for a Media Education Teacher to join a talented team of educators meeting the needs of all students. The qualified candidate will work alongside a dedicated team of Media staff as well as the entire school community in meeting the needs of all students. In addition, the qualified candidate will work with the Director of Technology creating training materials, including videos, for staff and students. They will also assist with troubleshooting instructional software for teachers and staff and support the district’s connection to the local education cable channel.
Qualifications
Teaching expertise in one or more areas of TV Production, Narrative Film Production, Video production; Pre/Post, Advanced Video Editing;
Highly organized, familiar with Mac computer software, Adobe Suite, and requisite hardware (e.g., cameras, video production equipment.)
Savviness with technology, and industry standard protocols, especially video technology in general;
Expertise with scripted and non-scripted productions, including TV News, TV Sports (in-studio and field production), documentaries, films, or studio-based entertainment productions preferred;
Enthusiasm for teaching high school students;
CT Certification Required (047,062,110).
Salary & Starting Date Salary: According to the Teachers’ contract (2022-2025) (see website www.westportps.org/employment – personnel contracts)
Starting Date: August 22, 2024
Application Deadline & Procedures Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Internal applicants
must submit an online application through the Westport Public Schools website.
Job # 1898
(Please be sure to select internal applicant. This signifies one’s current status as a Westport employee.)
External applicants
must submit an online application through the Westport Public Schools website.
Job # 1898
(Paper copies will not be accepted.)
EEO Statement The Westport Board of Education (the "Board") will not make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, alienage, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law ("Protected Class"), except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.
Postings current as of 12/17/2025 8:06:26 PM CST.
Need Help? We're here to help! For questions regarding position qualifications or application procedures, please contact Westport Public Schools directly. For technical questions regarding the Applicant Tracking system, please contact the Applicant Tracking help desk using the Request Technical Help link below.
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