Career Technical Teacher-Cybersecurity​/Networking Instructor

Cybersecurity/Networking Instructor

The Career & Technology Center (CTC) at Fort Osage is accepting applications for a Cybersecurity/Networking Instructor beginning in August of 2026. Our instructors work 183 days per school year, from August to the end of May. Each member of our CTC staff receives five additional paid contracted days to set up the classroom and complete career and technical education certification requirements.

Starting salary is $51,480, but ranges based on years of experience in the Information Technology field. All CTC teachers start on column E of the certificated salary scale. Each full year of industry experience OR prior teaching experience will be counted on our salary schedule. Stipends for work outside of the school day to guide students in Career and Technical Organizations (Skills USA) are also available.

Opportunities to coach robotics or E‑Sports are available as well.

• 3 years of work experience in the Information Technology profession
• Current Missouri Career & Technical Education teaching certificate. If the candidate does not hold a current Missouri Career & Technical Education teaching certification, certification coursework will need to be completed within three years.
• Current industry‑recognized certifications in hardware, software and networking or the ability to earn these certifications within the first year of employment

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree(s) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Management Information Systems or related field
• Knowledge and experience in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or Information Security
• Current industry recognized certifications in Cisco Certified Network, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Microsoft MTA Network Fundamentals
• Experience with online learning management systems or alternative instructional delivery systems
• Course and program development in networking and/or cybersecurity

• Instruction & Training: Deliver engaging classroom and laboratory instruction on topics such as network security, risk management, incident response, and cybersecurity fundamentals.
• Curriculum Development: Create and update lesson plans, assignments, and hands‑on simulation activities that align with industry standards and certification goals (e.g., CompTIA Security+).
• Student Assessment: Evaluate student performance through assessments and exams, providing feedback to ensure skill acquisition.
• Industry Connection: Collaborate with local industry leaders via advisory committees to ensure curriculum relevance.
• Lab Management: Maintain classroom computers, virtual labs, and security software in accordance with safety and security protocols.

The Cybersecurity Networking teacher will perform duties related to student success by utilizing classroom and laboratory instruction, industry certification preparation, work‑based learning, internships and Career & Technical Student Organizations (CTSO’s). Instruction and curriculum are utilized through the Cisco Networking Academy Network and other curriculum resources/initiatives.

• Administers subject specific assessment and test for the purpose of assessing the level of students' competencies.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student's achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, health status, problem solving techniques and a variety of personal issues.
• Demonstrates pedagogical approaches that engage learners for the purpose of providing an effective program…