JROTC Instructor [LIC3085]

Ogden City School District•Ogden, UT

About The Position

The JROTC Instructor plans, organizes, and delivers instruction in a learning environment that encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. The position includes preparing and delivering active-learning activities, developing lesson plans, evaluating student progress, maintaining accurate records, managing classroom behavior, and communicating with students, colleagues, and parents. The instructor also supports student safety and discipline, follows district policies and crisis-management procedures, maintains appropriate teaching certification, and participates in school and professional learning activities. Applicants must meet the specified military service and recency requirements and satisfy Army/AJROTC standards. Applicants must be certified through Cadet Command before or in conjunction with applying to the Ogden City School District. A bachelor's degree or higher is required; relevant teaching experience is preferred.

Requirements

Noncommissioned officers in grades E-6 to E-9 must have separated or retired within the past five years and have at least eight years of cumulative honorable service.
Officers in grades W-1 to W-5 or O-3 to O-6 must have separated or retired within the past five years and have at least eight years of honorable service.
Actively serving ARNG/USAR or TPU applicants must meet the applicable eligibility requirements and provide a Letter of Recommendation from their current commander and a current DA Form 5016 or NGB 23A.
Applicants must have retired three years ago or less. Applicants still on active duty must have retirement orders and be within six months of retirement or their terminal leave date.
Meet Army/AJROTC height, weight, and body-fat standards and standards for military bearing, appearance, and moral character.
Have no military or civilian adverse actions, such as Article 15s, letters of reprimand, DUIs, or other adverse or negative actions.
Meet the professional teacher education requirements of the school, district, and state for the position.
Hold a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution.
Complete Cadet Command certification before or in conjunction with applying through the Ogden City School District.
Knowledge of relevant technology.
Key competencies include self-motivation, high energy, verbal and written communication, attention to detail, high work standards, problem-solving, decision-making, organization and planning, learning orientation, critical thinking, stress tolerance, flexibility and adaptability, initiative, creativity, and patience.

Nice To Haves

Relevant teaching experience.
Experience in supply, administration, drill and ceremonies, teaching, or working with youth groups.
A baccalaureate degree is listed as desirable in the JROTC prerequisites, although a bachelor's degree or higher is also stated as a requirement elsewhere in the posting.
Gray-area National Guard and Reserve members with at least 20 years of creditable service for retired pay and at least 3,600 total retirement points who meet all other prerequisites may be considered for AJROTC hard-to-fill instructor positions.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning.
Develop schemes of work and lesson plans, and establish and communicate clear learning objectives.
Prepare the classroom and provide varied learning materials and resources.
Select instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs.
Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment, and use relevant technology to support instruction.
Observe and evaluate student performance and development; assign and grade classwork, homework, tests, and assignments; and provide appropriate feedback.
Encourage and monitor individual student progress, and maintain accurate and complete student records and required reports.
Manage student behavior, establish and enforce classroom rules and procedures, and apply appropriate disciplinary measures.
Participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings, and Professional Learning Community discussions.
Communicate student progress and needs to students, colleagues, and parents.
Keep current with developments in the subject area, teaching resources, and methods, and update instructional plans and activities accordingly.
Follow district policies and remain current with policy changes.
Establish cooperative working relationships with building staff and other district personnel, and exercise mature professional judgment in interactions with staff and students.
Maintain high standards of professionalism and ethical conduct and maintain current certification in appropriate teaching areas.
Teach district standards in the assigned area; plan daily learning activities, clarify lesson goals, assess student strengths and weaknesses, evaluate achievement, and motivate students.
Provide reasonable care and safety for assigned students, including following district crisis-management protocols and safely managing students during emergencies.
Provide proper care and reasonable security for district property in the instructor's custody.
Support building staff in maintaining student order and discipline and help establish a school climate that promotes appropriate discipline.
Use instructional materials and educational resources competently, and use technology for instruction, record keeping, administration, and other required duties.
Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the supervisor.