Teacher - Advanced Engineering & Manufacturing - Bird HS 2025-26

Chesterfield County Public Schools; Chesterfield Court House (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an Engineering Teacher to deliver advanced engineering and manufacturing content to high school students. The role involves developing curriculum, assessing student needs, and fostering an engaging learning environment. With a commitment to professional competence and collaboration, the ideal candidate holds a degree in engineering and is eligible for a teaching license.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering required and eligibility for teaching license.
• Demonstrated ability to develop instructional goals and monitor progress.
• Experience in classroom management and materials preparation.

Responsibilities

• Teaches advanced engineering content and workplace skills.
• Develops and maintains effective learning environments.
• Assesses student learning and alters instruction as needed.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Technical Writing

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Teaches Advanced Engineering & Manufacturing content and workplace skills to high school students enrolled at L. C. Bird High School and in the Governor’s Academy for Engineering Studies. Students learn the developmental foundations of advanced manufacturing and engineering. Students will explore engineering concepts, design, application, and principles. Students may also learn about robotics and automation as a tool used in the manufacturing and packaging industry.

Essential Job Functions :

• Meets and instructs the students(s) in the locations and at the designated time.

• Develops and maintains the physical environment of the classroom that is conducive to effective learning within the limits of resources provided by the system.

• Applies knowledge of curriculum and specialized instructional strategies to improve student performance with regard to standard based assessments.

• Prepares for classes assigned and shows evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor.

• Demonstrates mastery of content area.

• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

• Assesses student learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs.

• Maintains order within the classroom setting in accordance with division guidelines regarding student behavior management.

• Supervises students in non-classroom time (before school, after school, student activities, fire drills).

• Attends and participates in faculty and department meetings.

• Communicates regularly with parents.

• Collaborates with other teachers to develop and implement cross curricular activities that enable students to gain a better understanding of their career fields.

• Uses the curriculum of the district to plan daily instructional activities.

• Teaches content skills: Workplace readiness skills, Product Design & Manufacturing, and Robotic Design & Automation.

• Provides students the opportunity to participate in the Technology Student Association.

• Teaches process skills: problem solving, critical thinking, teaming, technical writing and communication related to course content and employment.

• Teaches application skills through personal networked computers, co-curricular activities and school to work transition experiences.

• Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.

• Help support the Governor’s Academy for Engineering Studies at additional events.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Budgetary Responsibility:

Prepares and monitors budget for the assigned area.

Report Preparation:

N/A

Equipment Operation :

Operates personal computer, basic office equipment and equipment related to education and assigned area.

Contacts:

Daily contact with students, parents, CCPS personnel and some outside agencies.

Work Direction/Supervision :

N/A

Decision Making:

Performs majority of functions independently; seeks supervisory advice in unusual situations.

Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities :

N/A

Physical Demands:

Must have the ability to sit, stand, and walk frequently for extended periods of time. Must exhibit manual dexterity to use a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear, understand speech and speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly at normal levels indoors and on the telephone. Physical agility to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead. May be required to lift boxes and other materials up to 25 pounds. Occasional travel with students on field trips may be necessary.

Work Environment :

Duties performed typically in school settings to include: classroom; gym, cafeteria; auditorium; and recreational areas.

Working knowledge of the concepts, principles and methodologies of instruction, learning theory and teaching methodologies. Working skill in computer applications. Demonstrated ability to develop instructional goals for students. Demonstrated ability to prepare and monitor budget. Demonstrated ability to provide work direction to others. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other instructional personnel; to communicate instructional goals to others effectively, orally and in writing. Demonstrated skills in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships and planning.

Must hold a degree in engineering and be eligible for a teaching license with an endorsement in Engineering.

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation

• State Police Criminal History Investigation

• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation

• Tuberculosis Screening/Test

Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.