ROTC Instructor (2026-2027 School Year)

Wichita Public Schools•Wichita, KS

23d

About The Position

To plan, teach, and evaluate instruction in JROTC subjects and provide appropriate educational opportunities and extracurricular activities for students to include character education and service learning. Teaches, advises, and coaches JROTC cadets to assist them in reaching their full potential. Maintains a viable JROTC program with a minimum enrollment of 100 students.

Requirements

Retired Commissioned Officer, Warrant Officer, or Non-Commissioned Officer as required by the vacant position
Certified as a JROTC instructor by appropriate military service
Baccalaureate degree (for Commissioned or Warrant Officers) or Associates degree (for Non-Commissioned Officers)
Must maintain a valid Kansas Driver's License throughout employment
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

Responsibilities

Administers the high school JROTC program in accordance with the applicable military service regulations and district policies
Administers a multi-subject four-year JROTC curriculum to include: planning, organizing and instructing JROTC education classes; organizing a curriculum model to complement school curriculum; developing annual, weekly and daily training schedules for curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular instruction, training, and activities; developing course syllabus for four distinct JROTC courses; writing/updating daily lesson plans; participating in courses of instruction or district in-service training designed to improve instructional methods; teaching four separate levels of JROTC courses; evaluating student performance and maintaining grades; performing all other requirements routinely performed by classroom teachers
Maintains military and school property as directed by the applicable military service directorate and district to include: managing and supervising of all logistical areas such as requisitioning of government furnished supplies, equipment, uniforms, textbooks, and training aids; maintaining training aids, curriculum, devices, equipment and uniforms valued at $90,000+; 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; maintaining accountability of service and school funds averaging $15,000 annually
Promotes the growth of the program by: establishing rapport and working with high school and middle school counselors and faculty members; establishing contact with civic groups to obtain their recognition and support of the JROTC program; maintaining a cooperative relationship with parents/guardians; counseling students about the benefits of JROTC with the aim to enroll and keep students in the program; informing JROTC cadets, parents and students at large about military-related scholarship opportunities; assisting students with applications and filing; planning and conducting co-curricular and extracurricular activities to include Color guards, drill teams, orienteering teams, raider challenge teams, participation in field trips and competitive events; supervising JROTC cadets at leadership camps, orientation trips, adventure training, fund raising and other extra-curricular activities
Participation in the following district events: Wichita City League Drill Competition, Veterans Day Ceremony National Awards Ceremony, Monthly JROTC Instructors Meetings, Honorary Cadet Selection Program
Completes annual Continuous Growth Plan in accordance with the district Staff Quality Improvement System
Plans, organizes, and directs JROTC unit organization
Maintains liaison with the appropriate service branch by attending conferences and workshops when requested and keeps current on changes and developments within the service branch to include logistics, finances, and academic areas. Attends monthly district JROTC meetings
Meets deadlines and submits required military service and district reports
Accepts assignments related to JROTC as requested by the building principal and the district JROTC Director
Assists with additional duties as assigned by the building principal or JROTC Director.