T26/27 Career & Tech Ed Teacher (Engineering, Grace Hopper Technical)

Arlington Public Schools•Arlington, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 1.0 FTE position located at Grace Hopper-Technical. The role involves teaching secondary school level business and technical subjects, including engineering and game design. The teacher will be responsible for developing and implementing lesson plans, managing classroom behavior, evaluating student performance, and collaborating with business partners for authentic learning experiences. The position also requires participation in school-related activities and professional development.

Requirements

Must have or be eligible for Virginia licensure.
Possession of a collegiate professional or postgraduate professional license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia with endorsement in Business & Information Technology.
Experience teaching secondary 6th – 12th grade business and information technology courses.
Knowledge of entrepreneurship business development and business startup requirements.
Experience with integrating business and information technology subject content with core disciplines.
Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with staff, students, and the public.

Nice To Haves

Specific industry certifications may be needed by the qualified candidate to teach courses where the students will sit for an industry certification test.
Candidates with a Master’s Degree in Business & Information Technology are highly preferred.
Dual endorsement in English as a Second Language and/or Special Education, or in any other content area, is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Teach four periods of Engineering and one period of Game Design.
Teach secondary school level business and technical subjects including business management, accounting, finance, entrepreneurship, business law, fashion merchandising, and marketing.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in database administration, computer networking, computer programming, and cyber security.
Demonstrate knowledge of planning and instruction delivery with project-based learning activities.
Develop and implement both group and individual lesson plans for daily, quarter, semester, and year-long periods planning instructional experiences for students in accordance with established curriculum.
Establish and implement behavioral protocols; observe and evaluate student performance, social and leadership development.
Instruct students utilizing a variety of classroom methods, adapting methodology, and instructional materials to meet student needs, abilities, and IEPs.
Manage the safe use and operation of the lab and lab equipment.
Instruct students on the safe use of lab equipment and appropriate behavior within the lab and classroom.
Collaborate with business partners to provide enhanced authentic learning experiences for students.
Integrate student organizations leadership activities with curricula content and participate in after school activities within the school, district, region, state, and nationally.
Support school-related extracurricular activities and maintain positive professional communications with parents, guardians, administration, and colleagues.
Participate in in-service and professional development activities and staff meetings, as required or assigned.
Complete other duties as assigned.