What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cybersecurity Instructor position at Capital Area Career Center?
This position begins in August 2026.
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The salary range for this position is $43,681 - $54,000 based on education and relevant work experience.
Benefits include:
- School-paid retirement through the Illinois Teachers Retirement System
- School-paid $25,000 life insurance policy
- Paid time off - 11 sick days and 3 personal days per school year
- Work schedule closely follows area school calendars - work year is mid-August to late May
- Employees are paid semi-monthly throughout the entire year
- Option to participate in health, dental, vision, life, accident, cancer, critical care, and disability insurance, as well as flexible spending accounts or healthcare spending accounts. The school will contribute $750/month toward the school-sponsored health insurance plan.
- Option to participate in IEA-NEA Career Education Association union
Duties:
- Supervise and instruct high school students in network setup, administration, and maintenance, as well as implementation of security measures to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches.
- Prepare students to establish and manage communication networks and protect those networks against cyber threats.
Qualifications:
- Must have 2,000 hours of experience in the cybersecurity field
- Must have or obtain an Illinois teaching license for secondary education. The administration will assist you with obtaining the license. The license will be granted based on a combination of education and relevant work experience. An educational degree is NOT required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $43,681.00 - $54,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $43,681 - $54,000