Full-Time and Permanent; Exempt; 7.33 Hours/Day; 200 Days/Year; 10 Months/Year

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technology education or a related field
• Eligible for or in possession of the appropriate teaching license from the Virginia Department of Education with endorsement in technology education.
• Experience or training in teaching within secondary level engineering, robotics, or other STEM related courses/programs preferred.
• Experience or training in teaching students with a differentiated or specialty program/learning environment preferred.
• Tuberculin skin test certifying that the individual is free of contagious tuberculosis.
• Must meet all pre-employment screenings.
• Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of the subject(s) to be taught.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the content, skills, and processes.
• Demonstrates considerable knowledge of the principles and methodologies of effective teaching.
• Demonstrates knowledge of current assessment strategies.
• Demonstrates the ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports.
• Effectively interacts with pupils, colleagues, administrators, and classified employees.
• Knowledgeable in the use of personal computers and content related technology.

 

 Nature of Position

• Teaches skills, knowledge, standards, and competencies for courses related to technology/STEM education (engineering, robotics, CAD) to students utilizing the curriculum approved by the local school division, VDOE, and/or national technology education associations/industries.
• Plans and implements instruction within a technology education program that entails lecture, demonstrations, project based learning, and hands-on-learning experiences within a theory classroom and laboratory setting. Ensures that instruction has a strong alignment with real world learning leading to a student’s participation in industry credentialing.
• Plans and delivers instruction and activities that assists all students with being college and career ready.
• Instructs students in the safe and the proper use of related tools, equipment, and materials. Ensures safe storage of related items and materials.
• Provides instruction to students within a diverse learning environment with a range of varied learning abilities that includes high ability learners and/or gifted.
• Facilitates the learning process as the students carry out self-initiated/guided projects.
• Participates in the sponsorship of applicable career and technical student organization activities and student competitions (local, state, or national)
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day.