Director (0993), JROTC: High School LEAD / College & Career Readiness

San Francisco Unified School District•San Francisco, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director (0993), JROTC, also described as the Director of Army Instruction (DAI), oversees the operations of all Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) units in the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) and advocates for JROTC at state and national levels. The role ensures that district JROTC programs comply with applicable laws, regulations, and policies and that instructors meet Army and California certification, training, and professional development requirements. The Director recruits and supports instructors, monitors program performance and staffing, oversees district JROTC resources and government property, and coordinates curriculum, training schedules, professional development, and co-curricular activities. The position works with school and district leaders, the US Army Cadet Command, state and community officials, students, families, and other partners to strengthen JROTC programs and support cadet achievement, college credit, service learning, and leadership development. The position is permanent exempt, with an appointment not to exceed three years, and serves at the discretion of the appointing officer. It is full time, full year, and requires regular, punctual, in-person work during normal school or business hours.

Requirements

Baccalaureate degree; the education requirement may be substituted with additional experience on a year-for-year basis.
Four years of verifiable experience leading JROTC programs.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to lead people and provide explicit direction.
Ability to effectively direct, plan, implement, and evaluate JROTC programs in a school-based environment.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, families, and the public across diverse cultural, social, economic, and educational backgrounds.
Ability to work collaboratively and contribute ideas and experience in a diverse workplace.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and software relevant to the area of responsibility.
Excellent time-management skills and ability to prioritize work.
Flexibility and ability to adapt between in-person work environments.
Ability to work effectively across functions and roles in a complex organization; plan, organize, and use resources to achieve goals; and learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail; proactive, flexible approach to identifying challenges and solutions.
Strong data analysis, analytics, and systems-thinking skills, including synthesizing data to inform goals, strategy, and action steps and building infrastructure where needed.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish effective working relationships with senior district staff and colleagues.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including explaining complex bureaucratic processes to varied audiences.
Ability to define and implement effective HR business practices and handle difficult situations involving confidential and sensitive matters.
Ability to work on-site during normal school or business hours with regular, punctual attendance.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Service as a US Army Officer at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or Colonel.
US Army Cadet Command certification as a JROTC Instructor.
Experience teaching as an Army JROTC instructor in public schools.
At least two years of experience teaching as a Senior Army Instructor.
Knowledge of San Francisco or urban public schools and a strong belief in SFUSD’s commitment to instructional leadership and its Graduate Profile.

Responsibilities

Oversee the operations of all SFUSD JROTC units and advocate for JROTC at state and national levels.
Ensure JROTC is administered in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies on behalf of the district and the US Army.
Ensure instructors receive initial and semi-annual performance counseling and evaluation and complete Army and California instructor certification requirements.
Coordinate the announcement of instructor vacancies with district human resources and on the JROTC web portal; recruit, screen, interview, and recommend instructors for hiring.
Ensure instructors attend required US Army Cadet Command training and district professional development seminars.
Serve as a USACC-certified interviewer for prospective instructors and Military Property Specialists.
Conduct research, evaluations, and follow-up studies; use program data to identify successes and areas needing attention and brief findings at district level and above.
Maintain files, recommend probation where appropriate, and monitor disestablishment procedures due to low enrollment or ineffectiveness.
Attend Board of Education meetings and district events, visit JROTC schools monthly, and provide guidance as needed.
Assess at least one instructor per school each year using the JROTC Coaching Rubric; mentor, monitor, and counsel instructors regarding educational requirements and professional development.
Prepare and maintain administration and support reference materials required by law and regulations.
Develop and maintain a consolidated Army JROTC supply operation, supervise the Military Property Specialist, and account for government property issued to units.
Work with school, district, state, and community officials to improve classrooms, support academic credit and instructor credentials, assist with field trips, and identify service-learning projects.
Maintain membership and participate in state education associations that influence JROTC; provide opportunities for cadets to brief school and district officials on program activities and accomplishments.
Evaluate units’ annual service-learning projects using the USACC service-learning rubric and confer with principals about JROTC effectiveness in their schools.
Serve as JCLC commandant as required by the 8th ROTC Brigade.
Ensure schools support available college, honors, and other non-elective credit for cadets to the extent possible.
Review program staffing to support enrollment and achieve appropriate staffing and funding; report contract changes to USACC.
Recommend changes and solutions to the Leadership Education and Training Program of Instruction; request and equitably distribute curriculum materials.
Prepare the master training schedule with input from Senior Army Instructors and forward it to the 8th ROTC Brigade as directed.
Review cadet essays, awards, and Program Assessment Rating Tool testimonials; submit cadet news stories to the ROTC Brigade and USACC.
Organize, coordinate, and direct district JROTC co-curricular activities and plan and conduct professional development workshops related to the JROTC curriculum.
Monitor district pay reimbursement and provide input to the 8th ROTC Brigade and USACC for Army-appropriated budgets; ensure equity among units in fund allocation and expenditures.
Administer the annual Cadet Physical Challenge and participate in annual JROTC Cadet Leadership Camps.
Make recommendations or decisions for the JROTC Department that may affect operations, services, individuals, or activities outside the department.
Work on-site, in person, and on time, with regular attendance during normal school or business hours; perform other duties as assigned.