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, and to make meaningful contributions to the world in the fields of
science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).? The Academies of Loudoun
is comprised of 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
program.?They should also be willing to collaboratively plan and develop curriculum and
engage in regular intentional conversations around instruction and data analysis.

Within the AOS program, students deeply engage in mathematics, science, and research.
Teachers promote creativity and innovation through problem solving and collaboration. The
rigorous academic coursework prepares students for college-level research.?All courses have
components of statistics and modeling and are taught in terms of practical application in
order to align with the science and research program.?All 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 when deemed appropriate:?

• Demonstrates strong interest and ability to collaborate with the instructional team to develop cross-curricular research themes and problem-based learning content.
• Demonstrates content expertise and experience required to teach advanced levels of science through the AP level; interest and willingness to help students design and learn through 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 implement appropriate instructional and/or learning strategies and activities.
• Evaluates student progress on a regular basis and maintains appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutional and individual reporting purposes.
• Establishes and maintains open 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 and assists and participates in 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:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
• Holds or eligible for a Virginia teaching license, with an endorsement in appropriate subject area.
• Demonstrated knowledge of subject content, curriculum, materials, equipment of instructional specialty assigned, and methodology of effective teaching.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research practices and content related skills to instructional programs.
• Skilled in the use of multi-media and computer technology to enhance learning.
• Ability to establish and 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 with Science endorsement. Multiple
endorsements are preferred but not required.

Preferences

• Experience and/or certification in Geographic Information Systems.
• Experience with Data Science and Earth Science Informatics.
• Experience with mentoring 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 talking, expressing or
exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey
detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The
employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and
apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary
position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or
negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to 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: https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Remote Work Eligible: No

Collective Bargaining Unit: Certified