JROTC Aerospace Science Instructor Assigned to Mira Mesa High School Repost

Mira Mesa High School has one full time 1.0 FTE) 11 month position to fill.

The Aerospace Science Instructor is assigned within the high school Air Force JROTC program. The Aerospace Science Instructor is directed by the Principal and Vice Principal to properly instruct cadets and manage the JROTC unit in accordance with military regulations and district policies and procedures.

• Assembly Bill 2534

  • As of January 1 2025 in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB2534 applicants forcertificated positionsare required by lawto provide a complete list of every school district county office of education charter school and/or state special school with which you have previously been employed regardless of the length of service.

  • You may be required to provide this information through the screening process. Should you be required to submit this information you will be sent an AB2534 form to complete via the email address on your application. An incomplete list of LEAs may result in the disqualification of your application.

This would include:
Develop a schedule for the year reflecting school activities and HSROTC objectives and activities. Include Cadets in the planning phase and organize Cadets and resources toward the objectives.
Perform administrative tasks. Maintain electronic student records; provide enrollment and other student reports as required by the appropriate military service; meet school administrative requirements
Carry out logistics tasks. Prepare requisitions. Maintain federal supply operations in accordance with regulatory guidance
Enroll and retain new students. Prepare Cadets for career or college and ensure they graduate high school. Visit feeder schools at least once a year.
Teach HSROTC Cadets. Achieve the curricular requirements and learning standards of the Program of Instruction. Attain and improve proficiency in all subjects taught.
Continuously improve instruction by staying abreast of new and alternative instructional and motivational techniques.
Counsel and mentor students on their academic performance as members of the Corps of Cadets. Assist interested students in applying for scholarships and completing service academy applications.
Accomplish all required school tasks. Participate in staff meetings school committees and student activities.
Perform duties required of other teachers in the school.
Plan organize and conduct handson training that build from instructions in the classroom: color guard drill teams and HSROTC social activities such as an Annual Military Ball.
Conduct risk assessment to mitigate the possibility of an accident for all activities; observe and enforce Military and School safety guidelines.
Develop professional qualifications. Participate in recurring instructor conferences and other professional development opportunities offered by the school district.Meet any continuing education requirements of the state school district and military service.
Prepare the unit for official visits by dignitaries annual accreditation visit and mandated assist visits from higher headquarters.
Set an outstanding personal example of professional social and personal behavior and appearance for Cadets colleagues and the community.

Ability to obtain JROTC credential
Minimum Bachelors Degree or higher.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must be certified by the United States Air Force JROTC Headquarters and meet eligibility requirements established by the sponsor military service in accordance with public law.
Must be a veteran or retired Air Force or Air Force Reserve E6E9 or Warrant Officer with no less than 10 years of service and meet body fat requirements.
Achieve a passing score on the CBEST within 1 year and PE CSET exams within 4 years with satisfactory progress.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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