Computer Networking and Security Instructor

Job Title: Computer Networking and Security Instructor 

Terms of Employment: 10 month contract; 183 days 

FLSA Status: Exempt 

Reports to: Director, Career and Technology Center 

Brief Description of Position: 

The Computer Networking and Security Instructor facilitates meaningful learning of the course competencies in the curriculum and proactively supports all facets of the learning environment. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree or Associate Degree in related area combined with work experience and/or related certifications. 

• Must possess and maintain proper Missouri teaching certificate for the area/content to which he or she has been assigned. 

• Verification of one of the following: 

• Possession of a baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited college or university in the subject area being taught and four thousand (4,000) hours of DESE-approved, related occupational experience obtained within the most recent ten (10) years; 

• Possession of an associate's degree from an accredited college or university in the subject area being taught and five thousand (5,000) hours of DESE-approved, related occupational experience obtained within the most recent ten (10 years); 

• Six thousand (6,000) hours of DESE-approved, related occupational experience obtained within the most recent ten (10) years. 

• Must show competence in the certified subject area. 

• Knowledge of Computer Networking concepts and cybersecurity fundamentals. 

• Familiar with iOS, Android, Apple, Windows, and Linux operating systems. 

• Superior project management skills. 

• Ability to network with technology professionals in the business community to develop project-based learning and internship opportunities for students. 

• Demonstrate flexibility in designing individualized lessons based on student need and educational goals. 

• Knowledge of industry certifications such as CompTIA Network+ and Security+. 

• Experience with system administration basics. 

• Familiarity with ticketing systems and documentation practices.