Information Technology and Cybersecurity Instructor

Saginaw Area Consortium; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Saginaw Public Schools is seeking an Information Technology and Cybersecurity Instructor for the 2026-27 school year at the Saginaw Career Complex. This role delivers high school CTE instruction in classroom and lab settings, preparing students for industry certification and post-secondary opportunities.

The ideal candidate will bring a CTE certificate or relevant IT experience, strong communication and leadership skills, and the ability to develop engaging curricula that align with state IT and

Qualifications

• Content knowledge in Information Technology
• Knowledge of relevant technology
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to develop curriculum meeting IT and cybersecurity standards

Responsibilities

• Provides CTE instruction, program management and curriculum development.
• Develop high quality lessons and labs with real-world applications.
• Prepare students for certification and testing.
• Maintain advisory committee with business/industry partners.
• Lead BPA activities and partnerships with professional organizations.
• Plan study programs meeting student needs and abilities.
• Create a conducive learning environment and manage behavior.
• Employ diverse instructional techniques and media as appropriate.
• Assess student progress and maintain records as required.

Skills

IT knowledge

Communication

Organization

Adaptability

Leadership

Education

CTE Certificate or Prov/Prof Certificate (VB/VM)

2 years IT work experience (4,000 hours)

Job description

Information Technology and Cybersecurity Instructor JobID: 4768

• Position Type: High School Teaching
• Date Posted: 8/4/2026
• Location: Saginaw Career Complex
• Date Available: 2026-27 School Year
• Closing Date: Until Filled
• District: Saginaw Public Schools

GENERAL SUMMARY

Saginaw Public Schools Career and Technical Education instructors are responsible for providing high quality instruction to high school students in classroom and lab settings that help students develop the skills, knowledge, and work habits required for employment and future learning in the automotive industry.

DISTRICT-WIDE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

The School District of the City of Saginaw, in partnership with parents, students, businesses and the community, are committed to and responsible for ensuring the highest level of academic achievement and career planning for all students, the highest performing organizational structure at all levels, and a safe and effective learning environment for all students.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned)

• Provides career and technical education (CTE) program instruction, programmanagement and curriculum development.
• Develop high quality lessons and lab activities which provide the basis for rich student learning, using real life experiences, outside experts, and other industry resources whenever possible.
• Prepare students for certification and testing.
• Maintains a current advisory committee involved in business and industry.
• Demonstrates leadership involvement with BPA, which is a co-curricular student organization.
• Provides leadership role in the development of professional and post-secondary partnerships.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the student.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the locations provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports.
• Maintains accurate, complete, correct records, and program documentation as required by law and district policy.
• Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Standard/Professional CTE Certificate or Prov/Prof Certificate with VB or VM
• OR
• Two years (4,000 hours) recent, relevant work experience in the information technology field, to qualify for annual career authorization.
• Ability to work with high school population to include extracurricular activities such as student clubs (BPA), fundraisers and other events.
• Effective leadership skills to include: program development, strong communication skills, program marketing to the community, presentation skills and school committee involvement.
• Ability to effectively develop curriculum and lesson plans that address state approved information technology and cybersecurity standards
• Ability to network within the community, develop partnerships, an advisory committee, and assist in the development of work-based learning sites for students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Content knowledge in assigned subject/area – Information Technology
• Knowledge of relevant technology
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills for on the job training
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Decision making skills
• Organization and planning skills
• Ability to be flexible and adaptive
• Ability to take initiative
• Ability to record and report daily written records
• Ability to utilize classroom instruction and lab space to adequately engage, motivate and train students to meet industry standards
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with other teachers, administrators, and staff
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to learn new tasks quickly
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural, diverse setting and develop a rapport with students, staff, parents and the school community

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear and operate a computer. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Attend any training as mandated by the State or Building Administrator

WORKING CONDITIONS: (varies depending on CTE program)

• School environment where there may be physical discomfort due to temperature, dust or the like, depending on location of CTE program (i.e., computer lab vs. auto shop)
• Noise level in this environment may be moderate to loud

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts. Ability to apply concepts of estimation and billing for the purpose of training students.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to think through situations and make reasonable decisions.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Driver’s License required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and successfully maintain program budget

CURRICULA RESPONSIBILITIES:

Organize and implement an instructional program and delivery system that will prepare students to meet industry recognized requirements for employment and continuing education

METHOD OF EVALUATION:

The Building Administrator evaluates this position every year. The evaluation form is available from the Human Resources and Labor Relations Department.

Preceding data are intended to convey information essential to making fair pay decisions about the job, and are not exhaustive lists of the skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with it.

Saginaw Public Schools in an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender/sex, age, disability, height, weight, marital status, or lack of English language speaking skills, in its programs.