Teacher, Computer Science (Academies of Engineering Technology

Job Description:

The mission of the Academies of Loudoun is to empower students to explore research
collaborate innovate andto makemeaningful contributions to the world in the fields of
science technologyengineeringand mathematics (STEM).The Academies of Loudoun
iscomprisedof 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
should also be willing to collaboratively plan and develop curriculum and
engage in regular intentional conversations around instruction and data analysis.

Within the AETprogram studentspursueacademic pathways in thefieldsengineering
information technology/computer science or entrepreneurship. Teacherspromote creativity
and innovation through problem solving andcross curricularprojects. Studentsuse
advancedsoftwareprototypingtools and other resources that prepare them for related
fields. The rigorous academic coursework prepares studentsto be advanced practitioners of
the engineering design processand/or othersystemsthinking courses taught
are honors-level or above.

In the AET program studentscanpursue academic STEM pathwaysin the fieldsof
engineering information technology/computer science (ITCS)orentrepreneurship. Within
the ITCS pathway teachers must be able to teach CS 1 (objectorientedprogramming)APComputer Science A with data structures and
juniorandsenior Computer Science Research. These courses are specifically designed for
AET ITCS students who wish to engage in an intensive study of computer science.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work
being performed in relation to the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all
responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned whendeemedappropriate:

• Demonstrates strong interest and ability to collaborate with the instructional team todevelop cross-curricular research themes andproblem-basedlearningcontent.
• Demonstrates contentexpertiseand experiencerequiredto teach advanced levels ofComputer Sciencethrough the AP leveland beyond includingindependent CS-related research.
• Demonstrates knowledge of modern instructional pedagogy with the ability to deliver student centered instruction in a welcoming classroom environment.
• Evaluates student progress on a regular basis andmaintainsappropriate assessmentandevaluationdocumentation.
• Establishes andmaintainsopen 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 andassistsandparticipatesin management of student behavior in other parts of the school center school grounds or work site.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills necessary to collaborateon a daily basiswith other members of the team to plan and implementappropriate instructionaland/or learning strategies and activities.
• Pursues professional growth through an ongoing program of reading and research attendance at workshops seminars and conferences and/or completing advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning.
• Collaborates with other professionals (guidance counselors librarians etc.) to carry out schoolwide instructional or related activities as needed.

Qualifications

Below are the qualifications for this position:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college.
• Holds or eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement inappropriate subjectarea(Mathematics and/or Computer Science).
• Demonstrated knowledge of subject content curriculum materials equipment of instructional specialty assigned andmethodologyof effective teaching.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs.
• Skilled in the use of multi-media and computer technology to enhance learning.
• Ability toestablishand maintain effective collaborative relationships with students peers administrators and parents.
• Demonstrated skill in oral and written communications.

Preference

• Research and/or industry experience and/or certification inone or more of the following fields:Machine learning mobile and web application developmentquantum computing cloud computing game developmentcybersecurityor other relevant computing domain.
• Experience withPython C R C#orindustry relevantprogramming languages.
• Experience withmentoring student research.

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly talkingexpressingor
exchanging ideasby means ofthe spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey
detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately loudly or quickly. The
employee mustpossessnormal cognitive abilities including the ability to learnrecalland
apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/orremainingin a stationary
position forlong periodsof time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or
negligible amount of forcefrequentlyor constantlyto lift carry push pull or otherwise
move objects.

Reports To: Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Months Days Hours: 10 months 197 days 7 hours

Salary Level: Licenced

Salary Scale: Work Eligible: No

Collective Bargaining Unit: Certified

Required Experience:

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