Computer Programming And Software Development Instructor

computer programming and software development instructor

join to apply for the computer programming and software development instructor role at akron public schools

posting opens: december 15, 2025 posting closes: january 4, 2026

the akron board of education announces an opening for an integrated software instructor, job code 006, time schedule 380 (190 days). Extended time may be required before and/or after the school year for this position which would be compensated at the hourly extended time rate. Collective bargaining unit - aea. This is a state teachers retirement system position.

application must be made electronically through . Please upload a letter of interest, resume, and a current copy of appropriate license and/or certificate, in addition to completing the online application. The superintendent reserves the right to either keep the position open until suitable applicants are found or to cancel and repost the position with such changes as may be deemed appropriate.

For further information, please contact nathan ruyan, coordinator, office of college and career academies of akron, .

• currently hold a career technical teaching license issued by the state of ohio and eligible to teach courses in the information technology (no-n-4) career fields; or,
• eligible for teaching certificate documented by a current cte-36, and
• complete the eligibility process as determined by your level of formal education. The ohio department of education will determine applicant's eligibility for certification using the cte-36, qualification evaluation form. This form is available from the office of college and career academies, .
• the following indicates your current level of formal education and the minimum years of recent employment required:
• bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology with evidence of at least two years of recent work experience in one of the business or it career fields; or
• associate’s degree in computer science or information technology with evidence of at least three years of recent work experience in an it career field; or
• high school diploma or equivalent and evidence of at least five years of recent work experience in an it career field.
• new hires, not currently certified, must be eligible to enroll into a teacher education program leading to a five-year professional teaching license.
• in addition to teacher licensure, the applicant will:
• obtain and keep current all industry standards certification/credentials or designations required by the state for career technical funding.
• meet all district requirements for entry-year teachers including four year resident educator and/or par.
• willing to attend required third party curriculum training.

• knowledge of programming languages such python, java, java script and/or other object-oriented languages.
• understanding of computer hardware components and operating system fundamentals.
• 5 years of professional programming experience.
• experience with educational pedagogies and google apps for education.
• a commitment to annually updating educational and trade skills.
• a commitment to working with students, professionals, and community members in a multi-cultural setting.

• work with the office of college and career academies and be responsible for the pathway, recruitment of students, collaborate with community partnerships, market program successes, develop course of study, participate in group activities and take part in action research when appropriate.
• work with the office of college and career academies to design, organize, and deliver skill-training opportunities as outlined by the quality program rubric.
• assist in the development of the curriculum outline, guides and graded course of study utilizing the appropriate standards for the pathway in accordance with guidelines of the ohio department of education.
• plan, instruct, and manage required student occupational opportunities through school-based learning, work-based learning, and connective activities. Examples include, but are not limited to, classroom instruction, speakers' bureau, field experiences, shadowing, internships,…