High School Academic Technology and Engineering Teacher and Program Head

High School Academic Technology and Engineering Teacher and Program Head, full-time, for the 2016-2017 school year. Innovative, inspirational, and creative educator to lead a growing program within the High School encompassing the areas of engineering, fabrication technologies, industrial design, and robotics/sensor technology. This teacher and thought leader will partner with the science department, visual and digital art programs, and the Mid-Pacific eXploratory program (MPX) in emerging curricular areas of industrial arts, design thinking and prototyping, data visualization, and reality computing and immersive technology. Specific duties include teaching IB Design Technology at the standard and higher levels (http://www.ibo.org/programmes/diploma-programme/curriculum/sciences/desi...), multiple levels of robotics, and other technology related courses as needed. This teacher will also coach after school competitive robotics.

Qualifications and Experience: Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited university or college. Teaching experience at the secondary level in design, industrial arts, engineering and/or technology preferred. Demonstrated experience creating collaborative, positive team atmosphere highly valued. Familiarity or direct experience with the IB Design Technology curriculum a plus. Familiarity or direct experience with "Maker Space" programs a plus. Relevant industry experience will be considered.