High School CTE Cybersecurity Teacher - Alabama Connections Academy

Company Summary:

Alabama Connections Academy (ALCA) is a tuition-free, online public school serving students in grades K–12 across Alabama. ALCA is authorized by the Limestone County School District, and began serving students in the 2017-18 school year. The school contracts with Connections Education LLC to provide its educational program and other services. Alabama Connections Academy is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, the Northwest Accreditation Commission, and the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), which are accrediting divisions of Cognia.

Alabama Connections Academy strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. 

Job Goals:

To implement an educational program for the designated grade level and career technical subject area using the current designated course of study.

To serve as an integral part of the school system facilitating instruction and career opportunities for students.

Qualifications:

• 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.

Performance Responsibilities And Essential Functions:

• 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.