High School Yearbook Advisor

Revised Aug 1998
Reports to Principal
Receives Guidance From Principal, Other Yearbook Advisors

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Education with journalism certification

Experience Desired

Yearbook experience in high school or college, previous experience as yearbook advisor preferred.

Physical Requirements

This position requires constant hand-eye and mind-eye coordination, hearing; intermittent repetitive motions with the wrists, hands and fingers, sitting, walking, talking, and keyboarding. The position requires frequent lifting, bending, stooping, pulling, speaking, turning, grasping and carrying.

Other Requirements

Knowledge of photography, layout and design.

Essential Functions & Duties

  1. Supervises all aspects of yearbook production including: 

    • layout and design

    • copy

    • photography

    • publicity

    • sales

    • distribution

  2. Performs other duties as assigned by principals

Working Conditions

Climatic Environment - Inside and Outside

Some District classrooms and work areas are not climate controlled and are subject to extremes of temperature and humidity.

Hazards

For some buildings, stairs, chalkdust and exposure to communicable diseases may be a potential hazard. Travel will cause exposure to hazardous driving and walking conditions. Exposure to darkroom chemicals.`

Work Year

Extra duty/extra pay positions are for a fiscal year (July 1 – June 30). Duties of the position may be performed any time during that time period depending upon the position/season.