Teacher, CISCO (STEM)

Job Overview:

The mission of the Academies of Loudoun is to empower students to explore, research, collaborate, innovate, and to make meaningful contributions to the world in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).  The Academies of Loudoun is comprised of three academies:

• Academy of Engineering & Technology (AET)
• Academy of Science (AOS)
• Monroe Advanced Technical Academy (MATA)

Teachers at the Academies of Loudoun must be ready to deliver advanced academic content and quality instruction to students who have made a commitment to a challenging STEM program.  They should also be willing to continually plan and develop curriculum in a highly collaborative environment.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborates with the instructional team to use a multi-disciplinary approach, along with the ability to teach workplace readiness skills and infuse them into daily activities.
• Provides content expertise and experience required to teach basic through advanced levels of hardware and networking, including safety, planning, organization, budgeting and management skills; interest and willingness to help students learn through doing. 
• Develops and maintains partnership with community business partners.
• Evaluates student progress on a regular basis and maintains appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutional and individual reporting purposes. 
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students and their parents.
• Manages the behavior of learners in an instructional setting to ensure that the environment is conducive to the learning process, and assists and participates in management of student behavior in other parts of the school, center, school grounds, or work site.
• Participates in professional growth opportunities through an ongoing program of reading, market research, attendance at workshops, seminars, and conferences, and/or completing advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning.
• Collaborates daily with other members of the instructional team to carry out schoolwide instructional or related activities as needed.

STATE REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license.  Industry experience or successful prior experience teaching CISCO or networking hardware courses at high school level (or higher) preferred.    

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated experience for education and genuine appreciation for the mission of the Academies of Loudoun; knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment of instructional specialty(ies) to which assigned; knowledge of adolescent growth and development; knowledge of Loudoun County Public Schools Division mission, goals, and organization; ability to apply knowledge of current research and industry best practice to instructional programs; skill in the use of multi-media and computer technology to enhance learning; ability to plan and implement lessons based on Division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, administrators, and parents; skill in oral and written communications; strong collaborative, communication, and presentation skills.

Reports To: Principal

FLSA: Exempt

Months, Days, Hours:

Salary Level: Licensed

Salary Scale: https://www,lcps.org/compensation