JROTC Senior Army Instructor Assigned to Mira Mesa High School

The Senior Army JROTC Instructor is assigned within the high school Army JROTC program. The Senior Army 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.

AB2534As 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.

Please be aware that you may be required to provide this information through the screening process. If so 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.

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. Direct/supervise your Army Instructor(s). 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 a ROTC credential.

Must be certified by the United States Army Cadet Command Headquarters and meet eligibility requirements established by the sponsor military service in accordance with public law. Must be a retired honorably discharged or current serving member of the Army Reserve or National Guard Army Warrant Officer or Commissioned Officer (O3O6) with no less than 10 years of service. Must pass the CBEST exam within the first year and the PE CSET exams within the first four years of hire. Please visit for U.S. Army Cadet Command certification.

Application Process:

To be eligible for consideration interested candidates must submit the following:

• Online employment application

• Response to the supplemental questionnaire

• Cover letter and resume

• A copy of a valid teaching credential proof of enrollment in a credentialing program (candidates must be scheduled to graduate within 6 months) proof of intern eligibility or proof of shortterm staffing permit eligibility.

• Contact information for three professional references must be listed under the References section of the application. References should be from a current or previous supervisor.We will be reaching out to your professional reference contacts in the screening process of this application.

• A copy of written reference letters within the last two years is desirable.

Required documents must be attached to the online employment application to be considered. The supplemental questions should be answered thoroughly clearly and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process. Please complete the online application to include all current and previous paid work history and education. Indicate on the application if you have unpaid volunteer or internship experience. The length of time you worked in each position or assignment must be clearly shown. A resume must be attached but it does not substitute for completing the work history and education sections of the employment application.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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