Secondary Teacher ROTC

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote the mental physical emotional and social growth of any student assigned.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• The success of Air Force Junior ROTC would not be possible without the expertise and dedication of the nearly 1900 retired Airmen who serve as Aerospace Science Instructors.
• Air Force Junior ROTC is a full program and is not confined to the regular school day nor just the classroom. Air Force Junior ROTC instructors conduct academic classes during the regular school day but also supervise Leadership Development Requirements (LDRs) after regular school hours. LDRs are experiential learning activities like drill teams academic bowl teams marksmanship teams etc. A robust and successful AFJROTC program will have several active LDRs throughout the year.

AIR FORCE JUNIOR ROTC PROGRAM STAFFING:

• Each Air Force Junior ROTC program must be staffed with a minimum of two instructors. More instructors are added as enrollment grows. An Air Force Junior ROTC unit typically has one retired officer and one retired enlisted instructor.
• Officer instructors are retired officers who have at least a bachelors degree. Over 90 percent of them have masters degrees with backgrounds in teaching extensive experience managing complex programs and many have significant experience working with youth groups.
• Enlisted instructors are retired noncommissioned officers who normally have at least a bachelors degree. All enlisted instructors have extensive experience in leadership supply administration drill and ceremony teaching and many have significant experience working with youth groups.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF ALL INSTRUCTORS:

• Instructors will exhibit only the highest levels of personal and professional conduct while serving as an Air Force Junior ROTC instructor. The proverbial glass house analogy certainly applies here. Instructors perform duties accept responsibilities and meet standards as prescribed by applicable Department of Defense (DoD) Air Force and Air Force Junior ROTC instructions. Instructors will directly supervise all cadets participating in official AFJROTC unit events AFJROTC community service events and other unit activities (e.g. drill competitions curriculum-in-action trips base visits etc.) that enhance or supplement the program.
• All Air Force Junior ROTC instructors are deeply involved in their communities. They teach Air Force Junior ROTC aerospace science and leadership education curricula. They also serve as liaisons between the Air Force and civilian agencies in the aerospace field and perform career and performance counseling for AFJROTC cadets.
• Instructors devote themselves to cadets in the classroom and during LDRs. Their hard work and devotion have resulted in an Air Force Junior ROTC program thats highly acclaimed at the local and national level.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF ALL AIR FORCE JUNIOR ROTC INSTRUCTORS:

To successfully serve as an AFJROTC Instructor an applicant must be able to:

• Conduct Academic Classes. An Air Force Junior ROTC Instructor is expected to prepare for and teach periods of instruction of 45 to 90 minutes each for as many as 4 to 6 periods per day depending on a particular schools schedule. Each class period may contain 30 students (possibly more in unusual circumstances) holding a range of ages and maturity levels and coming from different socioeconomic backgrounds. Teaching academic classes involves significant organizational interpersonal and communication skills as well as a high degree of patience.
• Lead Before and/or After-School Activities. An Air Force Junior ROTC Instructor is expected to coordinate and lead a variety of school activities possibly held before or after each school day both indoors and outdoors. These activities may include physical training events academic clubs rocketry teams marksmanship teams along with performing drill instruction and demonstrating drill sequences. Leading extracurricular activities involves significant organizational skills strong teambuilding skills and physical stamina.
• Lead Off-Campus Events. An Air Force Junior ROTC instructor is expected to lead field trips to historical sites visits to local government agencies and military installations and to march in parades with their cadets. Leading off campus events involves significant organizational skills physical stamina and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Be an Ambassador of the Air Force. An Air Force Junior ROTC instructor is expected to exemplify a positive image of the Air Force at all times by conducting themselves in a highly professional manner in both their words and their actions. Additionally an Air Force Junior ROTC instructor is expected to maintain a professional military appearance in uniform and to comply with Air Force Junior ROTC weight and body fat standards.
• Complete any additional state and/or local school district mandated teacher certification or continuing education requirements. Any additional certification requirements above the basic Air Force Junior ROTC instructor certification must be accomplished at no expense to the Air Force.
• Successfully incorporate Air Force Junior ROTC-approved interactive learning software/hardware with classroom instruction and have a competent knowledge of curriculum planning Air Force educational programs drill and ceremonies and educational administration including tests and measurements. Academic administrative logistical financial support tasks and after-school activities will be equally shared by all instructors as regular duties.
• Complete the mandatory Air Force Junior ROTC Instructor Certification Course (JICC) as a condition of certification

WORK ENVIRONMENT/HOURS WORKED:

• The teacher will work in a school setting climate controlled environment adhering to School board energy policy and in the outside areas which are subject to climate extremes.
• Work day consists of teacher hours at assigned school site according to bargaining unitagreement.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

• A teacher must be able to effectively communicate English both orally and in writing.
• Must have ability to accurately give and receive information via tele-communication system and must be able to communicate successfully and pleasantly with students parents and school personnel.

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Telephone audio-visual equipment classroom computer copy machine laminator calculator and other appropriate machines.

PHYSICAL INVOLVEMENT:

• Standing walking reaching bending and lifting 10 pounds is sometimes required.
• Must be able to operate classroom equipment.
• Must be able to physically transfer restrain or position special education students as required.

MENTAL INVOLVEMENT:

• Must be able to plan and implement appropriate education programs for all students.
• Must be able to understand and interpret written and verbal instructions.
• Must keep accurate up-to-date written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to comply with state and parish regulations.
• Must be able to utilize effective classroom management techniques.

HUMAN RELATIONS INVOLVEMENT:

• Must be able to work cooperatively with students parents and school personnel.
• Must be able to respond positively to supervision and accept suggestions for improvement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• College Degree
• Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate
• Certification in area of assignment

Required Experience:

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