Fluvanna County Public Schools seek to hire a Technology Education/Pre-Engineering Teacher at Fluvanna County High School for the 2026-27 school year. 

 

Preferred candidates will hold or be eligible for a Virginia Teaching license with endorsement in Technology Education.  Please attach a copy of your teaching license or college eligibility letter and transcripts to the online application. 

 

Please complete an online application for review and attach a copy of your Virginia Teaching license. 

 

Questions regarding this position can be directed to Margo Bruce, Principal, at mbruce@apps.fluco.org

 

Job Title:     Teacher - Technology Education/Pre-Engineering (CTE)

Reports to:  The Building Principal

Location:     Fluvanna County High School

Salary:        Teacher Salary Scale, Commensurate with Experience, https://www.fluco.org/o/fcs/page/salary-scales

Contract:    10 month position

 

Summary:

Fluvanna County Public Schools is seeking a Pre-Engineering Teacher for their Certified Project

Lead the Way Program (PLTW). The courses offered will include: Introduction to Engineering

Design, Principles of Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and Computer Integrated

Manufacturing.

 

Duties and responsibilities of the Pre-Engineering Teacher include but are not limited to the

following:

•         Under general supervision of a principal and/or other designated administrator, plans and implements instructional programs designed primarily to prepare and train youth for gainful employment or entrepreneurship in pre-engineering careers following high schoolor college; to perform ancillary functions in support of these instructional programs in pre engineering.
•         Provides pre-engineering instruction that is realistic in terms of current and future job specifications using the Project Lead the Way curriculum. Utilizes a variety of teaching methods which will promote the attainment of desirable goals by each student.
•         Cooperates with local career counseling and guidance personnel. Assists all pre engineering students to make informed decisions regarding personal occupational goals in pre-engineering. Provides related instruction with field, shop, laboratory, cooperative work, or other occupational experience that is appropriate to the career objectives of the student.
•         Assists all pre-engineering students to plan, develop, and conduct engineering experience activities appropriate to their occupational goals. Supervises the pre engineering experience activities of all students through on-site visitation wherever the activities occur by observation and conference with students, employers, and parents.
•         Evaluates students’ progress toward achieving their occupational goals and reports to parents and district administration.
•         Meet all state requirements for CTE and Project Lead the Way programs.
•         Collaborate with community members to enrich opportunities and resources available to students.
•         Prepares students to successfully complete industry credentialing examinations, PLTW end of-course exams, and PLTW Dual Enrollment exams.

Successful candidates must hold a Collegiate Professional or Postgraduate Professional license

issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia with an endorsement in Technology Education.

Preference will be given to candidates who are certified by Project Lead the Way. Successful

candidates who meet all other qualifications for endorsement will be required to become

certified for Project Lead the Way.

 

 

Career and technical education – technology education endorsement requirements

The candidate must have: 

 

1. Graduated from an approved teacher preparation program in technology education;

2. Completed a major in technology education or 39 semester hours in technology education distributed in the following areas:

 a. Technology and culture (experiences shall include the historical development of technology and its present and future impact on the individual, society and the environment): 6 semester hours;

b. Technological foundations (experiences shall include technical design and illustration,energy and power, electronics, and materials science): 12 semester hours;

c.Technological processes (experiences shall include technical design, material processing, manufacturing, construction, and graphic communication): 12 semester hours; and

d. Technological systems (experiences shall include communication, production, and transportation systems): 9 semester hours; or

3. Earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a

major in one of the following fields of study: architecture, design, engineering, industrial

technology, or physics; and completed 12 semester hours of technology education content

coursework, including at least 3 semester hours in each of the following areas: technology and

culture, technological foundations, technological processes, and technological systems.

 

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Valid certification to meet State requirements with specific endorsement in the area in which assigned.

• Applicant must have good health and no disqualifying physical or emotional handicaps. Evidence of fitness to teach from the standpoint of health may be required from a qualified physician.

• Applicant who has had teaching experience must have an acceptable rating for such teaching

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university;certification in area of teaching field.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Demonstrates command of Standard English, both spoken and written

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals.  Ability to write reports. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of teachers, parents, students, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid certification to meet State requirements with specific endorsement in the area to which assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must be able to lift overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally. Lifting or moving children to wheelchair, table, desk, or bathroom.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to push items of 50 pounds such as pushing a child on a bike or swing, or moving/rearranging furniture. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Must be able to work both inside and outside and within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality.  Interruptions are routine and flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment under stressful conditions.  After hour work may be required. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

10 month contract.  

EVALUATION  Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of  personnel.