TITLE: HS Journalism Sponsor POSTION TYPE: INST STIPEND AMOUNT: $3538.00HIRING SPECIFICATIONS: Required: 1. Ability to guide and develop student growth in all areas of 21st century journalism.2. College degree.Desired: 1. Experience/background in journalism at the collegiate level.BASIC FUNCTION: This position is responsible for teaching students the art and function of journalism as it relates to a 21st century society. They will build and lead a team of students in creating publications that engage the student body in current events. They serve as the Journalism sponsor and provide oversight to the Journalism activity.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Teach students the forms of journalism and how they can be used tocommunicate effectively.2. Meet with students on a regular basis throughout the school year.3. Stay informed on current practices in journalism in regards to legal issues.4. Set practice/behavior standards required for students to participate in the program.5. Create regular publications that can be distributed to the school and greater community.6. Communicate regularly with parents through multiple mediums (email, text, Facebook, etc.).7. Assess strengths and weaknesses of the program to improve it from year to year. 8. Maintain open and ongoing communications with school administration.9. Submit reports (with student evidence) and activity checklists to building and district administration as requested.ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position): 1. Attend work on a prompt and regular basis. 2. Maintain confidentiality. 3. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees. 4. Assist with other duties as may be assigned. 5. Attend district-wide meetings as requested.DEPARTMENT: Activities Department REPORTS TO: Activities Director EVALUATES: N/A BARGAINING GROUP: N/A FLSA STATUS: Exempt FT/PT: Part timePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Standing, walking, computer usage WORKING CONDITIONS: InsideAll of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.Approved By: Lillie Noland Date: 05/23/2025All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.