Cybersecurity Instructor- (2025-2026)

ABOUT OUR DISTRICT:

The Syracuse City School District is undergoing a new phase of innovation and transformation with the goal of ensuring that all students graduate high school with the skills needed to be ready for college and career. For Syracuse, all means all – including students who fall behind or have been considered “hard to serve” for a host of reasons. The School Board and Syracuse community have charged the Superintendent with improving student achievement, and he is seeking a dedicated and diverse team of school leaders and teachers to partner with him in moving the district toward its goals. The Syracuse City School District represents 34 schools and 4 alternative education programs, serving 21,000+ students Pre-K-12 of whom 77% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, 18% are served by the Office of Special Education and 78% are students of color.

OVERVIEW:

The SCSD has a Career and Technical Education (CTE) high school focused on three career academies and fourteen pathways. The Public Service Leadership Academy, was phased in at the Fowler High School campus starting with 9th grade students entering in the 2014-15 school year.  Students have the opportunity for mentorships, internships and job shadowing in a range of fields. Through the rigorous academic program at the Public Service Leadership Academy, students will develop the self-discipline that will help them thrive in college and careers and will make them community leaders in Syracuse and beyond. The school has a First Responder Academy, Homeland Security Academy, and an Entrepreneurial Academy. Each Academy has specific pathways for students and each Academy has a higher education partner and/or an industry/agency partner. Partners include: Bryant and Stratton College, I.B.E.W, National Grid, Onondaga Community College, Rural/Metro, Say Yes To Education, Mohawk Valley Community College, Upstate University Hospital, SRC, Inc., SUNY ESF, Syracuse Police Department and Syracuse Fire Department.

We are seeking Career and Technical Education Teachers for the Public Service Leadership Academy in the fields listed below. Positions are full-time. We specifically seek candidates who have a record of demonstrated excellence as practitioners in these fields. Field experts selected for these Career and Technical Education Teacher positions will need to complete certain requirements to earn New York State teaching certification. We will guide each teacher in meeting the certification pathway requirement.  Selected candidates will also receive support to learn instructional practices that will benefit their professional development in the classroom

WHO WE WANT:

Successful SCSD educators are passionately committed to urban education and all in for Syracuse students. They:

• Believe strongly that all students can learn at high levels;
• Demonstrate commitment to serving urban students, schools or communities, and to closing the achievement gap;
• Demonstrate willingness to put the interests of students above all others;
• Actively contribute to a culture of high expectations in their school and district;
• Adapt seamlessly to the complexities of the urban school environment; and
• Follow current trends in education policy and research, including Common Core standards, comprehensive assessment systems and data-driven instruction.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Reporting to the principal and working with the Director of Career and Technical Education, the teacher ensures that all their students achieve ambitious academic outcomes. The teacher must effectively: 

• Plan data-driven, standards-aligned and differentiated units, lessons and activities; 
• Deliver clear, accurate and rigorous lessons with a range of instructional and formative assessment techniques;
• Establish and maintain a supportive, productive and positive learning environment with strong classroom management practices; and 
• Monitor and communicate about student progress while engaging in continuous reflection, adjustment and professional development.

Essential Responsibilities

The Cybersecurity Teacher will work hands-on, alongside students to help build and deliver the school's cybersecurity program.

• Teaching cyber security and cyber operations courses to students in a hands-on and dynamic manner;
• Delivering established course curriculum and exercises based on program requirements;
• Maintaining and updating existing course material and exercises based on changes in technology, methodologies, and/or changing students' needs;
• Researching current trends in cyber security and cyber operations to identify areas for new course development or improvement;
• Providing assessments of student proficiency and improvement;

For further details on our expectations for classroom educators, explore the SCSD Teaching and Learning Framework. The teacher will perform additional related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, IT or a related technical field or higher degree.
• At least 2-5 years of demonstrated success in cybersecurity (preferred).
• Strong communication skills, and ability to function in a fast-paced student-centered environment.
• Meet requirements to qualify for and then earn a "Transitional A" teacher certificate from the New York State Education Department, which permits the employment of an individual in a specific career and technical education title who does not meet the requirements for a standard certificate but possesses the requisite occupational experience.
  • Certification Type: Transitional A
  • Certification Subject Area: Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
  • Certification Title: Cyber Security
• The successful candidate will be required to pass a fingerprint-based background check, at the cost of $102.50 to the candidate.
• City Residents are encouraged to apply!

SALARY/SALARY RANGE:

• The current starting salary for SCSD Teachers is $53,000. With proof of outside related experience and college transcripts, the salary will be increased pursuant to the Unit 1 contractual agreement.
• Teachers will have opportunities to teach in our Summer School Programs, receiving an hourly rate of $42.69.
• Teachers of color or those with experience and a deep background in Urban Education may qualify for the District's Urban Fellowship Program.  For details of the program and its requirements,