Senior Air Force JROTC Instructor

Federal Way, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Certificated/High School Teacher

Date Posted:
1/5/2026

Location:
Federal Way High School

Hours per Day:
8.0 hours

Days of the Week:
MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday

Shift Times:
6:55am - 2:55pm M-F

Days per Year:
238

POSITION SUMMARY: Leads schoolwide ROTC program including recruiting and retaining cadets implementing and monitoring extra-curricular opportunities investing in and supporting the school-wide community and instructing cadets using ROTC curriculum to teach scholars citizenship leadership service to community teamwork self-discipline personal responsibility and enable scholars to set and meet their goals for life.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Teach Air Force JROTC curriculum to schools corps of cadets
Equip and maintain facility and materials in accordance with AF JROTC regulations
Lead innovative and productive ongoing recruitment and retention practices within the school and school district
Collaborate with school programs and staff to invest in the school and create positive productive partnerships between ROTC and the school community
Work with community officials to create a positive presence in the Federal Way community
Create and support a variety of extra-curricular activities including but not limited to tutoring community service Drill Team Color Guard Awareness Presentation Team Strength Team leadership camp and field work for students
Lead and participate in community events and community service opportunities within the school and surrounding area
Understand and align all instruction to the Washington State standards within AF JROTC curriculum framework
Enlist the assistance of counselors administration and other support personnel where appropriate.
Coordinate with other JROTC units to enhance opportunities for cadets
Establish and maintain clear parameters for student behavior in the classroom.
Create and foster a welcoming and connected environment for scholars that supports the development of citizenship leadership service teamwork self-discipline responsibility and self-actualization

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversee ROTC program and make appropriate and equitable delegation of tasks to best suit the strengths of each instructor and meet scholar and program needs.
Perform such classroom teaching and other duties related to the school program as may be assigned from time to time by the Principal or designee.
Organize the classroom setting to contribute to the learning process.
Actively support and participate in schoolwide efforts and initiatives
Follow all appropriate timelines and school and district policies

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience
Bachelors Degree

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be a retired Officer in the USAF in good standing
Must be HQ AF JROTC Certified Instructor or willing to obtain prior to September 2020
Must be AF retired Officer less than five (5) years
Experience as an AF JROTC Instructor
Positive experience with Community Relations
Responsive to students and parents
Have an understanding of high school climate and culture
Successfully implemented leadership and service programs
Successfully implemented field experience programs

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
Criminal background clearance
Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis and any additional hours to meet program requirements as needed
Permanent employment contingent upon obtaining a Washington State CTE Teaching Credential

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Techniques to motivate student learning via inquiry discussion and application of knowledge
Organizing the physical and human elements in the educational setting
Instructional and non-instructional human dynamics
School board policies and procedures

ABILITY TO:
Successfully engage all students in program requirements
Maintain effective working relationships with other people.
Provide instructional leadership
Adapt instructional materials and strategies to accommodate the wide range of skills that exist in a classroom
Teach in a multi-cultural and mainstream setting
Use technology to enhance instruction
Be fair and consistent with all students
Provide guidance and assistance to students
Meet responsibilities in a punctual and reliable manner
Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures.
Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision
Communicate effectively through spoken and written word; read and follow written or verbal communications
Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines
Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality
Relate effectively with parents staff students and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community
Perform job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:
Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff students and patrons of the District.
Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools commitment to Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future.
Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit stand and walk. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach above and below their shoulders and bend/twist at the waist. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift up to 35 pounds. Occasionally push/pull up to 200 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The position deals with frequent interruptions and occasionally deals with angry and distraught students parents and coworkers.

WORK SCHEDULE
This position is 11 months per year 8 hours per day

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
Position reports to and will be evaluated by the building administrator or designee

REPRESENTATION
Non-Represented

LEVEL OF COMPENSATION
Determined off of MIP (Minimum Instructor Pay) based on retired military grade

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
Update 02/2020

DISCLAIMER
The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race color creed religion sexual orientation national origin gender age disability or veteran status.

Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include and are not intended to include every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Position Type:Certificated/High School TeacherDate Posted:1/5/2026Location:Federal Way High SchoolHours per Day: 8.0 hours Days of the Week: MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridayShift Times: 6:55am - 2:55pm M-FDays per Year: 238POSITION SUMMARY: Leads schoolwide ROTC program including recruiting ...