The Montgomery County School Board, Virginia, is accepting applications for a Montgomery County STEM Teacher - Elementary position that is available for the 2024-2025 school year at Gilbert Linkous Elementary School.

Qualifications:

• Hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an elementary education endorsement
• Evidence of at least three (3) years of exemplary classroom teaching experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with Google platforms
• A proven track record in the use of a rich array of instructional methods, the analysis and use of data and technology to improve instruction, and the ability to build professional relationships, solve problems, and plan collaboratively
• Experience in curriculum development and lesson planning
• Evidence of productive experience with problem-based learning
• Evidence of planning, organization, and time management skills that will bring structure and accountability to the position
• Proven ability to apply science and/or math content knowledge, formative assessment, and technology integration at a high level
• Deep understanding of student learning theory, brain-based learning, and differentiated instruction
• Proven ability to coach and collaborate with teachers regarding student learning
• Desire to continue learning “what works” in classroom instruction
• Knowledge of elementary SOLs and how to integrate STEM into existing curriculum
• Knowledge of Virginia computer science standards
• Experience in planning for integration of rigorous content, processes, and skills within science, technology, engineering, and mathematics instruction
• A commitment to community partnerships and community involvement
• Ability to coordinate STEM events and celebrations
• Ability to interact with others to foster critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication, and citizenship
• Ability to understand engineering design model
• Experience in utilizing low-cost or open educational resources in designing STEM activities
• Experience in fostering an inclusive learning environment

Preferred:

• Master’s in mathematics and/or science and/or STEM or related field
• National Board Certification, Curriculum and Instruction
• Experience in delivering professional development to teachers
• Google certification

FLSA Status:  Exempt

SALARY:  $50,072.26 - $83,120.04 annually; with benefits; commensurate with experience and pro-rated to start date

BENEFITS:

Anthem Medical Plans - Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage 

Ameritas Vision Plan - Coverage includes eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses

Delta Dental Plan - FREE Delta Dental coverage for employees, spouses, and families

Carilion EAP - FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health, legal, financial concerns, and crisis support available to employees and their families

Generous Employee Leave Benefits - MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees, including paid sick leave, personal leave, funeral leave, and annual leave. Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences, and earn wellness leave.

Virginia Retirement System (VRS) - Full-time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost. MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account. 

Employee Sick Leave Bank - Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.

You may visit the link below for quick access to your employee benefits portal page. Look around to find your offered policy information, claim forms, search for a provider, and more.

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CLOSING DATE:  Open until filled

EEO Statement:

The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, status as a veteran, and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities, programs and activities that are accessible, usable and available to qualified disabled persons. Further, the Montgomery County School Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health, welfare and other social services

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:

Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources

750 Imperial Street, SE, Christiansburg, VA 24073

(540) 382-5100