Leadership (2026-2027 School Year)

Wichita Public Schools•Wichita, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

To plan, teach, and evaluate instruction in Leadership subjects and provide appropriate educational opportunities, and extracurricular developmental activities for students to include teaching, advising, and coaching character education, service, service learning, teambuilding, and leadership. Maintains a viable Leadership program with a minimum enrollment of 100 students.

Requirements

Proficiency in military staff and leadership procedures
Ability to organize and work independently
Must possess a commitment to the success of and care for students, and have the ability to actively involve students in learning
Ability to perform a variety of tasks, performs under deadlines, and work in a calm and efficient manner
Ability to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information
Ability to communicate effectively with a Supervisor when their discretion is needed
Ability to perform as an effective team player within the school and the district Leadership program
Ability to plan, organize, make decisions and prioritize work to meet the daily demands of the building
Exhibits a professional manner and a positive attitude
Uses good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments
Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them
Military experience as a Commissioned Officer (CO), Warrant Officer (WO), or Non-Commissioned (NCO) with an Honorable characterization of service
Associate’s degree required
Must maintain a valid Kansas Driver's License throughout employment

Nice To Haves

Baccalaureate degree preferred

Responsibilities

Administers the middle school Leadership program in accordance with district policies
Administers a multi-subject three-year Leadership curriculum to include: planning, organizing and instructing Leadership education classes. Organizing curriculum model to complement school curriculum; developing annual, weekly, and daily training schedules for three courses; developing course syllabus for three distinct Leadership courses; writing/updating daily lesson plans; participating in courses of instruction or district in-service training designed to improve instructional methods; teaching three separate levels of Leadership courses; evaluating student performance and maintaining grades; performing all other requirements routinely performed by classroom teachers
Maintains school property as directed by the district to include: managing and supervising all logistical areas such as requisitioning of supplies, equipment, uniforms, textbooks, and training aids; maintaining training aids, curriculum, devices, equipment and uniforms; maintaining accountability and serviceability of all issued property to include 100%25 annual inventories. Coordinating with school personnel to ensure the proper accountability of school activity funds and property
Promotes the growth of the program by: establishing rapport and working with middle school counselors and faculty members; establishing contact with civic groups to obtain their recognition and support of the Leadership program
Maintains a cooperative relationship with parents/guardians
Counsels students about the benefits of Leadership with the aim to enroll and keep students in the program
Plans and conducts co-curricular and extracurricular activities to include Color Guards, drill teams, participation in field trips and competitive events
Participates in the following district events: City League Color Guard and Drill Team Competitions; Veterans Day Ceremony; National Awards Ceremony; Monthly Leadership Instructors; Meetings; Honorary Cadet Selection Program; Leadership Cadet Challenge; Camp Leadership Challenge
Supervises Leadership cadets at leadership camps, orientation trips, adventure training, fund raising and other extra-curricular activities
Plans, organizes and directs Leadership unit organization
Maintains instructional proficiency by attending conferences and workshops when requested and keeps current on changes and developments
Attends monthly district Leadership meetings
Meets deadlines and submits required military service and district reports
Accepts assignments related to Leadership as requested by the principal and the district JROTC & Leadership Instruction Supervisor
Assists with additional duties as assigned by building principal or JROTC Leadership Instruction Supervisor.