JOB DESCRIPTION East Providence Providence Public School District seeks an exceptional SENIOR ARMY INSTRUCTOR to standup and operate the new ARMY JROTC Program at the East Providence High School Career and Technical Center. This is an exciting opportunity for JROTC teachers who seek a challenging yet rewarding experience in education. Under the direction of US Army Cadet Command (in accordance with Cadet Command Regulation 1452 and that of the East Providence High School Principal and CTC Director the SAI is the department chairperson and chief instructor of a fouryear Army JROTC Program which constitutes Career and Technical Pathway for students who commit. The SAI is responsible for the coordination logistics supervision and teaching within the program. The curriculum focuses on citizenship character and leadership development with a strong emphasis on keeping students in high school through graduation. Additional emphasis is placed on teaching skills necessary to succeed at the postsecondary education level. JROTC is not a recruiting forum for the military services. REPORTS TO: Career and Technical Director EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Officers who have separated/retired within the past 5 years with a minimum of 10 years cumulative honorable service in the grades of W1 through W5 or O3 through O6. Actively serving Army National Guard and Army Reserve Officers (TPU/MDay) will fall under the same requirements mentioned above. In addition a Letter of Recommendation from their current Reserve Component Commander and current DA Form 5016 or NGB 23A is required. Roles and Responsibilities Army Regulation 1452 and Cadet Command Regulation 1452 contain specific information pertaining to the roles and responsibilities within the JROTC Program. Must Possess a current RI Dept. of Ed. Teaching CertificateDESCRIPTION OF DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES AND CURRICULAR LINKAGES Instructs students (cadets) enrolled in the program utilizing the nationally certified Army JROTC Curriculum. Supervises the Army Instructor (Al) who also teaches coaches and who has primary responsibility for logistics. Mentors cadets in a robust program of JROTC extracurricular activities which meets Cadet Command requirements and focuses on the needs of the cadets within the program. Implements all necessary safety precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities. Maintains equipment inventory and submits budget requests accurately and in a timely manner. Develops and maintains positive and cooperative interactions and communications with administrators parents colleagues and the communityatlarge. Motivates and encourages cadets to develop a sense of mature personal responsibility skills attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a foundation for becoming a responsible citizen. Engages actively with families and the community in the best interest of the students and program. Strongly encourages goalsetting that includes participation in postsecondary education. Assist in launching establishing and expanding the program. Acquiring startup supplies and equipment Assisting with startup logistics Participating in initial and ongoing recruiting efforts for the program. Facilitating curriculum instructional and Workbased Learning implementation. Ensuring the Program meets the RIDE CTE Board of Trustees standards for a CTE Program and assisting in applying for approval. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS In addition to teaching in the classroom there are a number of extracurricular activities that will require JROTC instructors to work outside of the regular school hours. An instructors work week could easily exceed 50 hours and may include additional weekend activities. Raider Challenge JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl (JLAB) Drill Competitions Color Guards at community events Physical Training Parades and Ceremonies (Veterans Day Memorial Day etc)Salary: Minimum Instructor Pay (MIP) is calculated based on JROTC Standardized Instructor Pay Scale (JSIPS) and a 11 month contract. The employing schools physical address will be used to determine which Office of Personnel Management (OPM) GS locality table must be used. Based on the appropriate GS Locality table the following tables are used to determine an instructors MIP for equivalency purposes only. All Enlisted Instructors to include Warrant Officers who have less than a Bachelors Degree use the enlisted 1 Less than an associate degree Equivalency GS 10 Step 2JS2 Associate degree Equivalency GS 10 Step 3JS3 Bachelors degree Equivalency GS 10 Step 4JS4 JS5 Masters degree Equivalency GS 10 Step 5 Juris Doctor Degree Doctorate Degree Equivalency GS 10 Step 6OFFICERJS6 Bachelors degree Equivalency GS 11 Step 6JS7 Masters degree Equivalency GS 11 Step 7JS8 Juris Doctor Degree Doctorate Degree Equivalency GS 11 Step 8 This is an unofficial MIP calculation all official MIP amounts come from the JROTC Pay Team. Additional information and application forms can be found at the JROTC website: Experience:
Senior IC