Military Instruction - Jrotc Instructor

DPS•Denver, CO

12d

About The Position

Applications will be received until March 23, 2026 . If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org . About this job: The Military JROTC Instructor teaches the High School Military Science program (JROTC) to a diverse student population. This position will be at Dr. Martin Luther King Early College. What DPS Offers You: A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives. Salary Set by the United States Army. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off , health and wellness benefits , and PERA Retirement .

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
Meet one of the following educational backgrounds; Senior Army Instructors (SAI) are required to have a Bachelor's degree. Army Instructors (AI) are required by the Army to have an Associate’s degree.
Be formally commissioned by a branch of the military.
Be formally certified by the Army before you may apply for this position.
Be authorized by the State Department of Education with a Junior ROTC - Endorsement.
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Previous formal Military experience required.
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

Counsels students to encourage and support student achievement.
Monitor, supervise, coordinate and enforce rules of conduct and behavior for assigned students
Reinforce positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy.
Observes, evaluates, reports and records students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Prepares lesson plans and materials according to curriculum guidelines.
Prepares, administers, assigns, and grades tests and assignments to evaluate student progress, reporting grades using District software
Prepares student, attendance, and activity reports as required by administrators
Communicates with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems