ROTC Teacher

Portsmouth Public Schools•Portsmouth, VA

About The Position

The ROTC Teacher instructs secondary school students in the Army Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) curriculum. The instructor provides military-oriented leadership education, develops cadet leadership skills, promotes citizenship and personal responsibility, and supports the objectives of the Army JROTC program and school district. The position may be filled as a Senior Army Instructor (SAI) or Army Instructor (AI). An SAI must meet applicable U.S. Army JROTC eligibility requirements, including the specified commissioned or warrant officer service and retirement criteria. A bachelor's degree is preferred or required according to applicable Army JROTC and school district requirements. An AI must meet applicable retirement and JROTC eligibility requirements; a high school diploma is required, and an associate degree is preferred or must be obtained within the timeframe established by the program and district. Both roles require a competitive military record, favorable personnel status, and physical qualification under applicable JROTC instructor standards. The instructor develops lesson plans and learning objectives, creates a productive learning environment, evaluates cadet progress, and provides counseling and feedback. The role also involves supervising training and extracurricular activities, maintaining program records and property, following safety requirements, communicating with school and community stakeholders, and participating in professional development and meetings. The position reports to the Building Principal and is classified as exempt.

Requirements

Senior Army Instructor applicants must be a retired or retiring U.S. Army commissioned or warrant officer who has completed at least 20 years of active federal service and is eligible for retired pay, or who qualifies under an authorized early retirement program.
Senior Army Instructor applicants must provide documentation confirming retirement status and eligibility for retired pay through the appropriate Army personnel or retirement authority.
Senior Army Instructor applicants must be retired from active Army service or otherwise meet U.S. Army JROTC eligibility requirements for employment as an SAI.
A bachelor's degree is preferred or required for an SAI in accordance with applicable Army JROTC and school district requirements.
Army Instructor applicants must be a retired or retiring U.S. Army warrant officer, NCO, or senior NCO who has completed at least 20 years of active federal service and is eligible for retired pay, or who meets the requirements of an authorized early retirement program.
Army Instructor applicants must provide documentation confirming retirement status and eligibility for retired pay through the appropriate Army personnel or retirement authority.
Army Instructor applicants must be retired from active Army service or otherwise meet U.S. Army JROTC eligibility requirements for employment as an AI.
Army Instructor applicants must be high school graduates.
Army Instructor applicants should have an associate degree or meet applicable U.S. Army JROTC educational requirements within the timeframe set by the program and school district.
Army Instructor applicants must have a minimum GT score of 100 on the ASVAB, or meet the minimum required by current U.S. Army JROTC regulations.
Applicants must have a competitive military record and favorable personnel status.
Applicants must be physically qualified under applicable U.S. Army JROTC instructor standards, including current personal appearance and grooming requirements.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily.
Submit an online application with copies of supporting credentials and two references, and connect the application to the advertised position.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree for Senior Army Instructor applicants, where not otherwise required.
An associate degree for Army Instructor applicants, subject to applicable program and district requirements.

Responsibilities

Instruct cadets in the Army JROTC curriculum during the school year.
Develop short- and long-range instructional plans, gather instructional materials, establish learning objectives, and prepare lesson plans.
Create a classroom environment that supports learning, leadership development, teamwork, discipline, and cadet growth.
Evaluate cadet progress and provide counseling, guidance, and feedback on performance and participation.
Encourage cadets to develop leadership skills, self-discipline, character, and the knowledge and attitudes needed to be responsible and productive citizens.
Teach and reinforce JROTC principles, including leadership, citizenship, personal responsibility, physical fitness, teamwork, and service.
Conduct or supervise training activities, field training, leadership laboratories, competitions, community service, camps, and other authorized program activities.
Monitor cadet activities and movement to maintain a safe, orderly, and positive learning environment.
Organize, supervise, and participate in extracurricular JROTC activities, including color guard, drill and ceremony teams, physical fitness, academic and leadership teams, authorized marksmanship programs, and community service.
Maintain cadet records and program documentation as required by Army JROTC regulations, Army policies, and district requirements.
Follow applicable safety guidelines when instructing, supervising, monitoring, transporting, or accompanying cadets.
Maintain accountability and security of JROTC equipment, supplies, uniforms, instructional materials, and other government or school property.
Use instructional techniques, technology, media, and hands-on learning experiences appropriate to cadet needs and the curriculum.
Model nondiscriminatory practices and promote respect, inclusion, teamwork, and equal opportunity.
Attend staff development, department and school meetings, Army JROTC training, and other required professional development activities.
Serve as a positive role model and demonstrate professional conduct, leadership, military bearing, knowledge, and skills.
Maintain current knowledge of instructional methods, JROTC requirements, technology, equipment, and program resources.
Communicate effectively with school administrators, faculty, parents or guardians, cadets, Army JROTC personnel, and community partners.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Principal or another appropriate administrator.