Teacher, JROTC SR. Army Instructor (EOY End of Year)

Job Overview

The Teacher JROTC Senior Army Instructor (SAI) is responsible for planning delivering and managing the high schools JROTC program in accordance with U.S. Department of Defense regulations service-specific JROTC directives school board policies and district procedures. The Senior Army Instructor provides leadership and instruction that promotes citizenship character development leadership skills personal responsibility and academic achievement. The Senior Army Instructor supports the overall mission of the school by fostering a positive inclusive learning environment and by encouraging student engagement discipline and respect. Duties will include evening or weekend hours for cocurricular activities competitions ceremonies and community events.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

• Plan and deliver daily JROTC curriculum in leadership citizenship civics first aid physical fitness and map reading/land navigation aligned with the Army JROTC Learning for Life curriculum
• Instruct student cadets in leadership development citizenship character education teamwork and personal responsibility
• Maintain compliance with all Department of Defense service-specific JROTC regulations and school division policies
• Establish and maintain a safe orderly and respectful classroom and training environment
• Supervise cadets during classroom instruction physical training drills ceremonies field trips competitions and other JROTC-related activities
• Manage JROTC program records equipment uniforms inventories and accountability requirements
• Evaluate student cadet performance and maintain accurate grading attendance and participation records in accordance with school procedures
• Collaborate with school administrators counselors teachers and parents to support student success
• Promote and model high standards of conduct appearance and professionalism
• Organize and oversee extracurricular JROTC activities including leadership teams community service projects and ceremonial events
• Participate in required professional development inspections and training as mandated by the sponsoring military branch
• Maintain Instructor certifications and background reverifications for state licensure requirements
• Support school and division initiatives events and activities as appropriate
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the school administration

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Education

Commissioned Officer or Warrant Officer with a four-year degree

Experience

The JROTC Senior Army Instructor (SAI) must meet all eligibility requirements established by the United States Army Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC)

All candidates must have a Pre-qualification Memo OR Tier1/CNACI Qualification Memo from U.S. Army Cadet Command

Must maintain a current certification throughout employment

The position will require a successful completion of background checks as required by the school division Virginia Department of Education and U.S. Army Cadet Command

Licenses and Certifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Successful instructor candidates must demonstrate the ability to work effectively with high school students school administrators faculty parents and community partners
• Strong leadership organizational communication and mentoring skills are required
• Knowledge of adolescent development classroom management and instructional practices
• The instructor candidate must be able to model professionalism integrity and ethical conduct consistent with both military and school division standards

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:

Work is performed in a classroom gymnasium outdoor training areas and community settings. The position will require standing walking physical activity and the ability to demonstrate drills and exercises. The instructor will be required to travel locally or regionally in support of Army JROTC activities.

Reports To: Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Months Days Hours:11 months 223 days 7 hours

Salary Level:Licensed

Salary Scale: Work Eligible:No

Union Designation:Certified

Required Experience:

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