Drone Technology Teacher

**Drone Technology Teacher**

**2024-2025 School Year**

The Drone Technology Teacher would teach two, two-hour sessions for 180 days to approximately 35 students. Additional days/time are compensated at the teacher’s daily rate of pay. This rigorous training program is designed for students committed to a career in drone technology and aerial photography fields.

The person hired will need to be creative, but organized and be able to develop instructional programs based on engaging students, maximizing learning, and providing authentic assessments.
- Demonstrate and instruct students in basic flight of drones to include manual flight and flight mapping software leading to the attainment of FAA CFR 14 Part 107 certificate leading to commercial pilot in the drone industry.
- Develop relationships with local industry partners to support entrepreneurship, fleet management, and drone mapping.
- Create and plan effective curriculum-based projects and activities correlated with drone industry pilot certifications and FAA guidelines as supported by the course materials.
- Perform routine maintenance of equipment and tools used in the program.
- Manage inventory control including purchasing materials, supplies, equipment, and tools.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Knowledge of drone flight maintenance and management.
- UAS remote pilot industry licensure and 3 years work experience in a related field
- Preferred: Associate’s and/or Bachelor’s degree in related field
- Preferred: Experience supervising and teaching high school youth
- Eligible for secondary teaching certificate

Salary range from $52,500 to $80,432 dependent on experience.

Pay: $52,500.00 - $80,432.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance

Grade school specialties:

- 11th grade
- 12th grade

Physical setting:

- Public school

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

- Coolidge, AZ 85128: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person