2026-2027 CTE - Pharmacy Technician Teacher - AHS / CHS

CTE - Pharmacy Technician Teacher

11 month position (220 days)

Auburn High School / Christiansburg High School

Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia is now accepting applications for a Pharmacy Technician teacher position that is available at Auburn High School & Christiansburg High School for the 2026-2027 school year. This is an 11-month position.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach Pharmacy Technician courses to high school students based on current industry standards and state curriculum
• Advise the co-curricular Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO), Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
• Prepare students for a Board-Approved Industry Credential exam, such as the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the ExCPT (Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians).
• Manage pharmacy lab technology, equipment, and specialized curriculum.
• Work cooperatively with local pharmacies to coordinate potential clinical or work-based learning experiences.
• Work cooperatively with others in the education setting
• Prepare students for employment or further education 

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND  QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess a current Virginia Department of Education teaching license with an endorsement in Pharmacy Technician; OR
• Be eligible for a Virginia Technical Professional License by meeting the following requirements (8VAC20-23-250):
• Hold a current, unrestricted Virginia license or certification as a professional practitioner in the pharmacy field (e.g., Registered Pharmacist or Certified Pharmacy Technician).
• Completed two years of full-time occupational experience (or the equivalent) within the past five years in the pharmacy field.
• Completed a health occupations certificate or associate degree program from an accredited institution in the pharmacy specialty area.
• Hold a recognized industry certification credential in the pharmacy field.
• Willingness to complete 9 semester hours in professional studies: human development and learning (3 hours); curriculum and instruction in CTE (3 hours); and applications of instructional technology or classroom/behavior management (3 hours).

• Have strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with students, parents, and industry partners
• Experience fostering an inclusive learning environment
• Ability to be dependable and punctual

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous teaching experience
• Technical knowledge and ability
• Eligibility and experience with dual enrollment

FLSA Status:  Exempt

SALARY:  $58,115.58 - $93,478.64 annually; with benefits; commensurate with experience (salary may change due to 2026-2027 budget considerations)

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.

https://mymarkiii.com/mcpsva/

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

Salary : $58,116 - $93,479