Position Type: Vocational/Computer Networking and Security Instructor
Date Posted: 4/22/2026
Location: Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center
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.
Attachment(s):
- 2025-2026 Salary Schedule.pdf
- Computer Networking and Security Instructor Description.pdf