Director of Cyber & CS Ed

Job Summary

Director of Cyber & Comp Science Education, (Prog Coord II), Minimum Salary : $49, per year, USC Aiken Ruth Patrick Science Education Center (RPSEC)

The Director of Cyber and Computer Science Education (DCCSE) will work with the RPSEC Director to facilitate and provide leadership for the expansion and development of the Centers cyber, coding and computer science education program offerings to provide opportunities for students and teachers to participate in computer science activities, comprehend cyber issues, engage in cybersecurity education, and become aware of cybersecurity career fields.

Programs will focus on growing and educating the next generation cyber-literate workforce.The DCCSE will integrate best practices for delivering cybersecurity instruction in the K-12 setting.

They will teach innovative, STEM lessons with a focus on but not limited to cyber and computer science education for students and teachers.

They will enhance existing lessons and develop new education programs for students and teachers including pre- / post-program instructional activities.

They will work with others to coordinate student programs, teacher workshops / courses, and summer camps. They will partner with others to coordinate and arrange special programs such as family nights, Earth Day, Science Education Enrichment Day (SEED) and others.

The motto of the RPSEC is, Infusing a Love for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and seeks to do so for people of all ages.

The RPSEC is a cooperative effort between the University of South Carolina Aiken, business, industry, and schools in the Central Savannah River Area of South Carolina and Georgia.

A major focus of the RPSEC is to serve as the outreach arm of USC Aiken to K-12 schools in the region. Students participate in field trips where they engage in a variety of captivating, standards-based educational programs to support STEM.

In addition to its focus on the K-12 community, the RPSEC also has a significant educational mission to serve the general public through special educational activities and events.

Bachelors degree and 2 or more years of experience, which may be substituted by equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and / or experience.

Requires flexible hours including occasional nights and weekends. Masters degree and 3 years teaching or related experience, or bachelors degree and 5 years teaching or related experience and / or experience with coding, programming or authoring languages, robotics, cyber, and computer education activities preferred.

Application deadline : July 9, . Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. USC Aiken is an AA / EOE. Minimum Qualifications Bachelors degree and 2 or more years of experience, which may be substituted by equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and / or experience.

Requires flexible hours including occasional nights and weekends. Preferred Qualifications Masters degree and 3 years teaching or related experience, or bachelors degree and 5 years teaching or related experience and / or experience with coding, programming or authoring languages, robotics, cyber, and computer education activities preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Knowledge of basic education principles, principles of instruction, curriculum development, instructional design and theories.

Knowledge of modern management techniques and principles. Knowledge of learning disabilities and handicaps. Ability to maintain an orderly classroom environment and render individualized instruction.

Ability to maintain effective relationships with students, principals, parents, coworkers and the general public. Demonstrated leadership, strong public relations skills, computer competency, outstanding organizational abilities.

Ability to work with youth and adults. Ability to maintain effective relationships with students, principals, parents, coworkers and the general public.

Ability to work with computer software such as word processing, spreadsheet, database, email, presentation. Familiarity with the field of cybersecurity or other technical fields.

Job Duties Job Duty Provide leadership and direction for the RPSECs cyber, coding and computer science education programs for students and teachers.

Integrate best practices for delivering cybersecurity instruction in the K-12 setting. Work with others to coordinate student programs, teacher workshops / courses, and summer camps.

Work with others to coordinate and arrange special programs such as family nights, Earth Day, SEED and others. Work with schools to provide a substantive program for the teachers and students at these schools.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 35 Job Duty Teaching : Effectively teach innovative, science, mathematics and technologylessons with a focus on but not limited to cyber and computer science education.

Teach courses and workshops for teachers. Enhance existing lessons and develop new education programs for students and teachers including pre- / post-program instructional activities.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 40 Job Duty Technology Coordination : Lead technology coordination efforts at RPSEC.

This includes integration of technology into instructional programs; support of technology use in RPSEC programs and by RPSEC staff;

monitoring, maintaining and developing technology use and activities at the RPSEC. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty External Funding : Engage in networking with members of the community andgrant writing activity that will provide sources of external funding.

Identifypotential sources of funding and participate in the proposal development.Write or participate in writing a major grant proposal totaling at least $50,.

Provide appropriate oversight and work to support grant projects that havebeen funded. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty Perform other duties as determined by the director of the RPSEC.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Position Attributes Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR Drug and Alcohol Testing.