What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coach - Robotics Coach position at Montgomery County Public School?
ROBOTICS COACH
2025-2026 School Year
INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY
Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia is accepting applications for a robotics coach to co-teach the Robotics 2/3 evening course for the 2024-2025 school year. The robotics course will meet twice per week from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the robotics classroom at Christiansburg High School. Additionally, the robotics instructor will help oversee the workshop during a six-week long "build season" each evening from the first week in January through the third week in February. This position is open to MCPS teachers only.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The robotics coach will assist in developing and teaching project-based lessons that expose students to programming, computer-aided design, circuits, metal fabrication, and the engineering design process. The robotics coach will supervisor high school students as they design, build, and test a FIRST Robotics Competition robot (www.usfirst.org/frc). The robotics coach will also assist in planning and organizing overnight trips to regional and national competitions and assist instructors with organizing a parent booster group and fundraising.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a Montgomery County Public Schools' teacher
- Ability to be dependable and punctual
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Working knowledge of modern programming language such as Java, C , or the LabView programming environment
- Knowledge of drafting or 3D animation software such as Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, or 3D Studio Max
- Operating knowledge of stationary and portable power tools (mill, lathe, band saw, welder, drill driver, grinder, etc.)
- Ability to solve high level math problems
- Experience in sculpture/design
- Experience in physics and/or chemistry
- OSHA safety training
PAY RATE: The teacher will receive supplemental pay equal to 17% of their base salary
FLSA: Exempt
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