MILITARY INSTRUCTION - NCO

Denver Public Schools•Denver, CO

About The Position

The JROTC Military Instructor NCO (Non-Commissioned Officer) teaches the High School Military Science program (JROTC) to a diverse student population. The role supports student achievement, behavior, academic progress, and social development in accordance with school and District policies and curriculum guidelines. Applicants must be formally commissioned by a branch of the military, formally certified by the Army before applying, and authorized by the State Department of Education with a Junior ROTC endorsement. Previous formal military experience is required. Applicants must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with Denver Public Schools and be able to meet the position's physical demands, with or without accommodations. Applications will be received until October 27, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, applications submitted after the deadline may be considered. Applicants must apply online through the Denver Public Schools job board. Salary is set by the United States Army. Denver Public Schools also describes time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA retirement as part of its total rewards offerings.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Senior Army Instructors (SAI) must have a bachelor's degree; Army Instructors (AI) must have an associate's degree, as required by the Army.
Formal commission by a branch of the military.
Formal Army certification before applying for the position.
State Department of Education authorization with a Junior ROTC endorsement.
Previous formal military experience.
Lead for racial and educational excellence, work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity, and believe in and support all students so they feel seen and heard and have access to high-quality education.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with Denver Public Schools.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, with or without accommodations.

Responsibilities

Counsel 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.
Observe, evaluate, report, and record students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Prepare lesson plans and materials according to curriculum guidelines.
Prepare, administer, assign, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate student progress, and report grades using District software.
Prepare student, attendance, and activity reports as required by administrators.
Communicate with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.