Teacher, Earth Science - Academy of Loudoun; SY

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Teacher, Earth Science – Academy of Loudoun (SY 2026‑2027)
Loudoun County Public Schools
Academies of Loudoun Building – Leesburg, Virginia

Job
Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled
Starting Date:
Aug 10, 2026

The mission of the Academies of Loudoun is to empower students to explore, research, collaborate, innovate, and 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).

• 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 the 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 school wide instructional or related activities as needed.

• 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.

Must have or be eligible for Virginia licensure with Science endorsement. Multiple endorsements are preferred but not required.

• Experience and/or certification in Geographic Information Systems.
• Experience with Data Science and Earth Science Informatics.
• Experience with mentoring student research.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. They 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.

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