Engineering Teacher (Candidate Pool)

Arlington Public Schools; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Engineering Teacher to inspire students in technical subjects. This role involves teaching Engineering and Game Design, while also integrating business and information technology into the curriculum. The ideal candidate will possess a Virginia teaching license and a Master's Degree in Business & Information Technology, bringing creativity and project-based learning to the classroom. Join a dynamic team committed to fostering student growth and preparing them for future success in a collaborative environment. If you are dedicated to shaping young minds and making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have or be eligible for Virginia licensure.
• Experience teaching secondary business and information technology courses.
• Industry certifications may be needed to teach certain courses where students sit for an industry certification test.
• A Master's Degree in Business & Information Technology is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Engineering and Game Design to secondary students.
• Develop lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
• Demonstrate knowledge in database administration, networking, programming, and cyber security.
• Plan and deliver project‑based lessons and frame daily/quarter/semester/year schedules.
• Develop and implement individual and group lesson plans aligned to curriculum.
• Establish behavioral protocols; monitor student performance and leadership development.
• Use varied instructional methods to meet student needs and IEPs.
• Manage lab safety and equipment operation.
• Collaborate with business partners to provide authentic learning experiences.
• Support extracurricular activities and communicate with parents and staff.
• Participate in professional development and staff meetings.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching secondary education

Project-based learning

Database administration

Computer programming

Cyber security

Business management

Entrepreneurship

Communication skills

Education

Virginia licensure

Collegiate professional license

Master’s Degree in Business & Information Technology

Tools

Lab equipment

Job description

Job Posting – Engineering Teacher (Candidate Pool)

JOB STATUS: OPEN

POSTING DATE: 01/27/2025

POSTING NUMBER: T25/26-Engineering

LOCATION: Multiple Locations

POSITION TITLE: Engineering Teacher (Candidate Pool)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Posted to create a candidate pool for the 2025-26 School Year.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position will teach four periods of Engineering and one period of Game Design.
• Teaches secondary school level business and technical subjects including business management, accounting, finance, entrepreneurship, business law, fashion merchandising, and marketing.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills in database administration, computer networking, computer programming, and cyber security.
• Demonstrates knowledge of planning and instruction delivery with project-based learning activities.
• Develops and implements both group and individual lesson plans for daily, quarter, semester, and year-long periods planning instructional experiences for students in accordance with established curriculum.
• Establishes and implements behavioral protocols; observes and evaluates student performance, social and leadership development.
• Instructs 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.
• Collaborates with business partners to provide enhanced authentic learning experiences for students.
• Integrates student organizations leadership activities with curricula content and participates in after-school activities within the school, district, region, state, and nationally.
• Supports school-related extracurricular activities and maintains 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.

EXPERIENCE:

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.
• Due to the various courses offered in Business & Information Technology, 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.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with staff, students, and the public.
• Dual endorsement in English as a Second Language and/or Special Education, or in any other content area, is preferred but not required.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

If you would like to apply to this position please follow these steps:

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7. Once finished, click the Continue button and submit the application.
8. Click the Submit button to finish applying.
9. Please do not contact the schools regarding job openings.

Arlington Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the Arlington School Board, as stated in Policy G-2.30, Employee Relations – Equal Employment Opportunity - that “Employment opportunities shall not be restricted, abridged or otherwise adversely affected on the basis of race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender, age, economic status, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and/or disability.”

SALARY:

Salary will be based on the FY2025-26 salary schedule.