Certified - Secondary - Teacher in Charge

Job Number 2300216603

Start Date

Open Date 06/07/2021

Closing Date

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 Superintendent Jaime Alicea 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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Public Service Leadership Academy (PSLA) offers students a Career and Technical Education (CTE) focus with four career academies and eleven pathways. PSLA was phased in at the Fowler High School campus starting with 9th grade students entering in the 2014-2015 school year, and has completely phased in for grades 9-12 as of the 2017-2018 school year. Students have the opportunity for mentorships, internships and job shadowing in a range of fields. Through the rigorous academic program at PSLA, students develop the self-discipline that will help them thrive in college and careers and will make them community leaders in Syracuse and beyond. PSLA has a First Responder Academy, Homeland Security Academy, Military Science 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.

We are seeking a Career and Technical Education Teacher for the Public Service Leadership Academy in the field of Computer Forensics. This positions is full-time. We specifically seek candidates who have a record of demonstrated excellence as practitioners in this field. Field experts selected for this Career and Technical Education Teacher position will need to complete certain requirements to earn New York State teaching certification. We will guide the 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.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

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 achievement gaps;
• 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 Computer Forensics Teacher will work hands-on, alongside students to help build and deliver the school's computer forensics program.

• Teaching computer forensics courses to students in a hands-on and dynamic manner;
• Teaching students how forensics studies are applicable to legal implications, investigation, and intelligence analysis;
• Providing students an in-depth look at the rules governing the application of digital forensics to the fields of auditing, homeland security, and law enforcement
• Students should be able to apply the basic procedures and technologies for conducting successful forensic examinations of digital media storage devices, computer networks, and the basic examinations;
• Review material and ensure that students are cognizant of various field conditions and duties;
• Develop course curriculum and exercises based on program requirements;
• Ensure that all material is being delivered according to guidelines;
• Developing new 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 computer forensics to identify areas for new course development or improvement;
• Providing assessments of student proficiency and improvement;
• Performing additional related duties as required.

For further details on our expectations for classroom educators, explore the Danielson Framework for Teacher (2011).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Experiences with the processing of digital media as evidence for criminal prosecution is preferred.
• At least 1 year of demonstrated success in the applicable career field (preferred).
• Training and or experience with Culturally Relevant Education (preferred)
• Prior demonstration of exemplary attendance is expected of any candidate for hire.
• Strong communication skills and ability to function in a fast-paced student-centered environment.
• Have a clear understanding of and commitment to serving the needs of traditional and non-traditional students.
• 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: Unique/Emerging
• Certification Title: Computer Forensics 7-12
• Once offered, you will be required to declare that all previous obligations with an employing school district have been met and you are not seeking this position with the intent of resigning from a previous commitment in which you have not served.
• The successful candidate will be required to pass a fingerprint-based background check, at the cost of $102.00 to the candidate.
• City Residents are encouraged to apply !

SALARY/SALARY RANGE:

• The current starting salary for SCSD Teachers is $48,500. With proof of outside related experience and college transcripts, the salary will be increased pursuant to the Unit 1 contractual agreement.
• Teachers who are assigned to work at schools with extended learning time will receive an additional stipend.
• Teachers will have the opportunity to earn additional compensation by working summer school programs.
• Teachers 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, please click HERE.

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