STEM Education and Exceptional Learners Programs Manager

Job Description

The STEM Education and Exceptional Learners Programs Manager works in close collaboration with the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus Research Faculty and Director of Technical Education and Workforce Development in planning, designing, implementing and leading collaborative approaches to programs for Exceptional STEM Learners and Exceptional Learners in STEM, and their teachers, families, and the community.

Required Qualifications

● Bachelor’s degree and advanced degree in a technical (STEM) field or relevant education fields;
● Eligible for Virginia teacher licensure and Virginia administrator licensure in in relevant subject areas;
● Experience in secondary education or upper elementary education settings;
● Familiarity with schools and school systems in the Washington, D.C. metro area, and specifically DCPS and nearby Northern Virginia schools;
● Experience in managing teams of secondary, post-secondary educators, volunteers and research assistants; and
● Experience in education outreach and presentations.

Preferred Qualifications

● Bilingual or multilingual skills, and experience in multicultural settings;
● Significant experience in secondary education or upper elementary education settings in Special Education and STEM subject areas;
● Employment in the Washington, D.C. area schools, and specifically DCPS and nearby Northern Virginia schools in Special Education and STEM subject areas

Pay Band

4

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Hours per week

20-29

Review Date

5/15/25

Additional Information

 

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

 

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

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