Teacher, Earth Science Academy of Loudoun (SY 2026-2027)

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 tocollaborativelyplan and develop curriculumand
engage in regular intentional conversations around instruction and data analysis.

Within the AOS program studentsdeeply engage in mathematics science and research.
Teacherspromote creativity and innovation through problem solving and collaboration. The
rigorous academic coursework prepares students for courses have
components of statistics and modeling and are taught in terms of practical applicationin
order toalign with the science and research courses taught are honors-level or
above.

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 ofsciencethrough the AP level; interest and willingness to help studentsdesign and learnthrough long-term research activities.
• Demonstrates knowledge of modern instructional pedagogy with the ability to deliver student centered instruction in a welcoming classroom environment.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills necessary to collaborate daily with other members of the team to plan and implementappropriate instructionaland/or learning strategies and activities.
• Evaluates student progress on a regular basis andmaintainsappropriate assessmentandevaluationdocumentation for institutional and individual reporting purposes.
• 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.
• 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 oreligiblefor a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement inappropriatesubjectarea.
• Demonstrated knowledge of subject content curriculum materials equipment of instructional specialty assigned andmethodologyof effective teaching.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current researchpracticesandcontent related skillsto 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.

State Requirement
Must have or be eligible for Virginia licensure withScienceendorsement. Multiple
endorsements are preferred but notrequired.

Preferences

• Experience and/or certification inGeographic Information Systems.
• Experience with Data ScienceandEarth Science Informatics.
• 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: Principle

FLSA Status: Exempt

Months Days Hours: 10 months 197 days 7 hours

Salary Level: Licensed

Salary Scale: Work Eligible: No

Collective Bargaining Unit: Certified

Required Experience:

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