JROTC Instructor - High School

Joplin R 8 School District•Joplin, MO

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Joplin Schools is looking for a qualified, professional non-commissioned officer (NCO) to teach JROTC. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm, be able to communicate effectively with students and parents, work well as a team member, and understand the importance of a high-level of academic achievement. This is a full-time, 9-month position classified as Certified/Exempt, located at Joplin High School.

Requirements

Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate
Certified by US Army Cadet Command
Retired United States Army Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO)

Nice To Haves

High level of enthusiasm
Able to communicate effectively with students and parents
Work well as a team member
Understand the importance of a high-level of academic achievement

Responsibilities

Manage and conduct the JROTC unit in accordance with Department of Defense and School District rules, regulations, and policies
Advise school authorities on policy and regulation changes
Maintain good relations with school authorities, faculty, and the student body
Conduct a public affairs effort in the local area middle and elementary schools, among school and community officials, civic groups, parent-teacher groups and other individuals or groups, designed to further the understanding of JROTC, the school and the Army
Enroll students in JROTC and support school officials while executing the curriculum and the integrated extra-curricular activities
Prepare weekly training schedules
Maintain contact with parents of all Cadets experiencing academic or behavioral problems
Ensure JROTC unit areas are neat and orderly; current chain of command photos, Cadet creed, core abilities and mission statement are present; and all sensitive items are secured
Maintain a current copy of DA Form 3126 and/or DA Form 3126-1, a completed service learning checklist/rubric, a current copy of a bond/insurance certificate, and required JUMS reports
Maintain accountability of all equipment, including items requiring formal accountability, informal accountability (i.e., clothing), and durable items (i.e., automation, computers, audiovisual), but still requiring property accountability
Carry out all other duties as assigned
Supports the mission of Joplin Schools
Supports the value of education
Become familiar with, enforce, and follow all applicable Board policies and regulations, administrative procedures, other directions given by district administrators and supervisors, and state and federal laws
Properly supervise students at all times, if applicable to essential job functions
Obey all safety rules, including rules protecting the safety and welfare of students
Care for, properly use, and protect school property
Maintain courteous and professional relationships with students, parents/guardians, other district employees and the public
Communicate effectively with supervisors, department staff, all members of the school district, and community as required
Provides excellence in customer service both internally and externally
Complies with privacy rights and safeguards confidential and/or sensitive information pertaining to staff and students
Reacts to change productively and receive and transmit constructive criticism as it relates to job duties
Actively participate in professional development and obtain skills and information necessary to effectively perform job duties
Conduct all official business in a professional and timely manner, utilizing district technology resources
Arrive to work and leave work at the time specified by supervisors and attend all required meetings pertinent to the position
Maintains accurate records and filing systems for accountability and audit purposes as required by law and Board policy
Solve practical problems utilizing math functions as needed to complete job duties
Read and interpret documents such as work orders, safety rules, and handbooks and apply to job duties