Computer Science Teacher, Cobb Innovation & Technology Academy (150Y)[208]

About the role

The computer science teacher at Cobb Innovation & Technology Academy provides instruction in selected areas of Cyber Security and Networking to ensure students gain appropriate knowledge and skills about the industry and are prepared for a career and postsecondary opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Teaches skills and knowledge in one or more cyber security and networking education courses;
• Instructs pupils in workforce readiness skills and basic subject matter specified in procedures of the school district, state law and administrative regulations;
• Develops lesson plans and organizes class time so that preparation, instruction, lab work, and cleanup activities can be accomplished within;
• Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction;
• Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent;
• Provides community-based instruction and projects based on program guidelines and requirements;
• Maintains a record of student attendance and makes daily reports of student absences;
• Evaluates each pupil's performance, knowledge, and skills;
• Guides pupils in selection of appropriate elective projects or experiments;
• Maintains control of storage and use of school-owned property;
• Makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to tools and equipment;
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, safe and productive environment;
• Selects and requisitions instructional aids and equipment, maintains required inventory records, makes purchases as authorized;
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities;
• Communicates with parents and school counselors on the individual pupil's progress;
• Identifies pupil needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve problems;
• Supervises pupils in non-instructional activities during the assigned working day;
• Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications;
• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs;
• Participates in faculty committees and may be asked to sponsor student activities;
• Attends school and District-level professional learning activities as directed;
• Maintains an active local school advisory committee for the curriculum area;
• Maintains prompt and professional communication with parents;
• Provides classroom environment, which promotes active learning in subject area;
• Sponsors the local chapter of FBLA;
• Encourages and assists students in regional, state, and national competition preparation;
• Maintains all requirements as outlined by FBLA to retain charter;
• Manages and maintains program facilities and equipment;
• Maintains cyber security and networking credentials, license, and/or certification;
• Avoids behaviors that detract from staff morale;
• Completes the requirements to obtain and maintain cyber security and networking industry certification;
• Spending a minimum average of 7 1/2 hours per week beyond the hours required of non-supplemented teacher in instructional (co-curricular competition) activities with cyber security and networking students or in collaborative meetings and events;
• Completes Twenty (20) Days Additional Days Of Career Related Instructional Training That May Include But Are Not Limited To The Following Activities Regional, State, and National FBLA Competitions Field of Dreams Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education Summer Conference Business Externship LEAD CTAE Professional Development Teacher certification attainment Local and/or state officer training GBEA Board Membership Georgia FBLA Board Membership Industry Certification Trainings

Requirements

• Education: Associate's Degree or higher in a cyber security and/or networking related field required;
• Certification/License: Must hold a valid Information Technology Certification or meet qualifications to apply for the certificate with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission as outlined in 505-2-.90. Must hold a CompTIA Security + certificate or GaPSC-determined equivalent;
• Experience: Minimum of two years of occupational work experience in the cyber security and networking field required;