DESCRIPTION:

The Director of the Academy of Engineering & Technology (AET) program is responsible for assisting the school principal in the planning, instructional leadership, assessment, organization, communication, community relations, and administrative management of the Academy of Science program. This position assists the Principal with supervising staff, creating and maintaining a safe learning environment, monitoring curriculum, developing the budget, and other duties associated with the successful operation of the program.

The Director of the AET program will be responsible for developing and monitoring educational curriculum and content for the program, measuring program impact and seeking opportunities to consistently strive for excellence in developing a nationally competitive educational program. The Director of the AET will be a key member of the Academies of Loudoun administrative team, working closely with the Principal in a position of authority with faculty and staff.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adheres to and enforces board policy, school guidelines, administrative directives, and district standards; communicates and carries out established policies, delegates and accepts responsibility for completion of tasks, and communicates program goals, objectives, and policies to the community
• Supervises and evaluates certified and classified faculty and staff as assigned; provides direction to staff in implementing goals and objectives and interacts and meets with staff to assist in their development
• Works as a team member to meet the system-wide needs of the school and division; assists in the evaluation of the school program and of staff, and assists to initiate needed improvements
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and the public
• Must possess knowledge and effective skills in curriculum development, instructional practices, interpretation of data, and budget development
• Assists in supervising and maintaining auxiliary services and uses community resources to supplement the school program
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Holds a Postgraduate Professional License with an endorsement in School Administration
• Minimum of three years’ experience as a science, computer science, or engineering teacher or administrator at the secondary or college level, or related experience in the fields of Science or Engineering 
• Have a Master’s degree in one or more fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics or experience as a coordinator/lead teacher in a STEM magnet school or academy
• Has demonstrated the professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with school personnel, students, parents, general public, business people, and state and national leaders
• Passion for STEM education and genuine appreciation for the mission of the Academies of Loudoun

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:

The Director of the Academy of Engineering & Technology reports to the Principal of the Academies of Loudoun.

Supervisor: Principal, Academies of Loudoun

Contract Length: 12 month

Location: Academies of Loudoun

Instructional Level: Secondary

Job Begins: July 1, 2022

Salary Range: $107,579 - $171,069