Coach - Robotics Coach

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 2026-2027 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 an eight-week long "build season" each evening from the first week in January through the first week in March.

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: Teacher will receive supplemental pay for teaching an additional class worth 0.17 of their base salary.

The coaching assignment is a supplemental assignment for a designated period and is compensated in accordance with the School Board-approved supplement schedule. It is not a separate salaried position. The supplement compensates the individual for fulfilling the responsibilities associated with the designated coaching assignment within the designated period. Appointment to a coaching assignment does not guarantee appointment or reappointment to the same or any other coaching assignment in a subsequent season or school year.

FLSA: Exempt
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & TITLE IX NONDISCRIMINATION

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, selection, hiring, compensation, promotion, retention, or other personnel actions 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, veteran status, genetic information (including family medical history), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state law.

MCPS does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, including employment, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and applicable federal regulations.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or hiring process should contact the MCPS Human Resources Department at (540) 382-5100.

Employment Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Inquiries:
Director of Human Resources
Montgomery County Public Schools
750 Imperial Street SE
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5100, ext. 1067
hrd@mcps.org

Title IX Inquiries and Reports of Discrimination or Harassment:
Title IX Coordinator, Office of Compliance
Montgomery County Public Schools
750 Imperial Street SE
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5100
leahbressler@mcps.org

Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX may also be referred to the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.