2026-2027 JROTC Instructor, AI (12 Month Position) - Hillcrest High School

Springfield Public Schools•Springfield, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The JROTC Instructor supports the high school JROTC program by teaching and conducting program activities. The role develops lesson plans and delivers group and individual instruction within established curriculum guidelines, supervises students in classrooms and other assigned areas, collaborates with teachers and administrators on instructional and classroom issues, and responds to parents’ or guardians’ questions about the instructional program and student progress. As Senior Army Instructor (SAI), the instructor serves as department chairperson and chief instructor of the JROTC unit. The SAI manages and conducts the unit in accordance with Cadet Command guidance and school policies, advises school authorities about policy and regulation changes, supports enrollment and curriculum delivery, prepares annual master training schedules, and maintains relationships with the school, families, and community. The SAI also ensures unit spaces and records are maintained, instructors share teaching responsibilities, and equipment and sensitive items are properly secured and accounted for.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a job-related area.
Meet all Army JROTC qualifications, including completion of the Army JROTC Instructor Qualification Application and a satisfactory interview with an authorized Cadet Command interviewer.
Missouri JROTC 9–12 certification.
Ability to gain and maintain Highly Qualified status as defined by Missouri’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Pass a criminal background clearance with results satisfactory to the District.
Knowledge of basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and ratios; ability to read technical information, compose documents, facilitate group discussions, and analyze situations.
Knowledge of applicable codes, policies, regulations and laws, age-appropriate activities, lesson-plan requirements, child development, and behavior-management strategies.
Ability to use assessment instruments, standard office equipment, and pertinent software applications, and to prepare and maintain accurate records.
Ability to schedule activities and events, gather and classify data, and use job-related equipment.
Ability to work with diverse individuals and groups, varied data, and equipment using defined methods.
Ability to analyze issues, create action plans, collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, and apply critical thinking and problem-solving.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, set priorities, meet deadlines and schedules, work with detailed information, and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to set expectations and goals, monitor progress, give and use feedback, and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Administer developmental testing programs and subject-specific assessments to evaluate student competency and inform individual learning plans.
Communicate student progress and expectations to parents or legal guardians and work with them on methods for improvement.
Assess student progress toward behavioral, developmental, academic, vocational, and other objectives.
Collaborate with instructional staff, school personnel, parents, and community resources to improve student outcomes and support school improvement objectives.
Counsel students on performance, health status, problem-solving techniques, and personal issues.
Demonstrate methods for classroom and subject-specific assignments.
Direct student teachers, paraprofessionals, volunteers, and student workers as applicable.
Facilitate and deliver instruction using lesson plans, learning environments, technology, field trips, and age-appropriate activities.
Maintain manual and electronic documents, files, and records, including test scores and student evaluations.
Manage student behavior and monitor students in classrooms and other educational environments to provide a safe, positive learning environment.
Participate in meetings and workshops, including professional development, IEPs, and team leadership meetings.
Prepare written materials such as attendance records, anecdotal records, lesson plans, and IEPs.
Report health and safety issues to the assigned administrator and appropriate agencies, and respond to emergencies.
Respond to inquiries from teachers, parents, administrators, and other sources.
Manage and conduct the JROTC unit according to Cadet Command guidance and school rules, regulations, and policies.
Advise school authorities about policy and regulation changes and maintain good relations with school authorities, faculty, and students.
Conduct public affairs outreach in local middle and elementary schools and among community, civic, and parent-teacher groups.
Enroll students in JROTC and support school officials in executing the curriculum and integrated extracurricular activities.
Prepare yearly master training schedules and maintain contact with parents of cadets experiencing academic or behavioral problems.
Ensure JROTC unit areas are neat and orderly, required displays are present, and sensitive items are secured and regularly inventoried.
Ensure instructors share teaching responsibilities based on subject-area expertise and preference, and teach the JROTC curriculum.
Maintain documents and information needed to comply with regulatory requirements and school guidance.
Maintain accountability for JROTC equipment, including durable items costing $5,000 or less.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.