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High School CTE Cybersecurity Teacher - Alabama Connections Academy

Athens, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Connections Academy is a tuition-free, online public school serving students in grades K–12 across Alabama. The High School CTE Cybersecurity Teacher will implement an educational program for designated grade levels and facilitate instruction and career opportunities for students in the subject area of cybersecurity.

EdTechEducationNon ProfitPrimary EducationSecondary Education

Responsibilities

Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of career technical education in the subject/field/cluster assigned

Demonstrates knowledge of current educational research and implements best instructional practices

Utilizes technology to plan and provide instruction and facilitate student learning

Models appropriate and innovative use of technology for students

Facilitates and monitors the integration of technology in the classroom

Creates or selects long-range instructional plans based on a review of system and state curriculum priorities, student profiles and instructional priorities

Defines goals and objectives for long-range instructional, departmental, and daily lesson plans

Sequences content and activities appropriately; paces lessons and instruction to encourage student achievement

Instructs students in the use, care, maintenance, and safe operation of program equipment and tools in the assigned field of instruction

Maintains contact with business/industry community to keep abreast of job entry requirements, current technology and practices in the designated content field, and for student referrals and placements

Develops, implements, and revises instructional plans and lessons according to Tool for Assessing Program Effectiveness (TAPE) standards

Establishes and maintains a learning environment in which students are actively engaged in the learning process

Provides instruction in workplace skills (e.g. punctuality, interpersonal relationships, leadership, problem-solving, ethics, and good work habits)

Establishes a Career Technical Advisory Committee following Business Industry Certification guidelines to determine program needs and to maintain positive business/industry relationships

Interprets and uses data (including but not limited to standardized and other test results) for instructional planning and program evaluation

Uses ongoing assessment, traditional and alternative, to monitor student progress, to verify that learning is occurring, and to adjust curriculum and instruction

Provides feedback to students about the appropriateness of responses and quality of work with a focus on improving student performance

Administers standardized tests and credentialing assessments in accordance with directions provided, including proctoring and secure handling of materials

Communicates high learning expectations for all students

Engages in continuing improvement of professional knowledge and skills

Supports school improvement initiatives by active participation in school activities, events, ceremonies, services and programs

Attends local, state, and national staff development programs, workshops, and conferences to improve professional performance and knowledge as requested

Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters in accordance with state and federal law

Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication

Qualification

Cybersecurity degreeEthical Hacker certificationCompTIA certificationsCurriculum developmentOralWritten communicationTechnology proficiencyAttendancePunctualityInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving

Required

Associate's degree in Cybersecurity or in a related area OR

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or in a related area OR

Certification as an Ethical Hacker or Comp TIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2 certification or CompTIA Network+ or CompTIA Security+ or at least two Certiport Information Technology Specialist (ITS) Certifications in Networking, Network Security, Device Configuration and Management, Cloud Computing, or Cybersecurity OR

Any military rank of E5 or below as indicated on DD Form 214 in Cybersecurity or in a related Military Occupational Specialty AND training hours earned in Cybersecurity or in a related area as indicated on the Specialized Training Report

Ability to complete all state requirements to gain teacher certification

Ability to develop and implement curriculum and programming specific to the needs of students at the designated grade level(s) and in the designated content area(s)/subject(s)

Proficiency in oral and written communication skills

Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups

Ability to solve problems as a productive team member

Ability to use technology to communicate, to plan and provide instruction, to facilitate student learning, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information

Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job responsibilities

Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require