JROTC Instructor TC25]

Laramie County School District 1•Cheyenne, WY

About The Position

The SAI instructs and directs all instructional and operational activities of the high school JROTC unit. Supervises the JROTC Instructor(s). To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty/functions satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Must be retired US Army Officer in the rank of (03 to 06), or Chief Warrant Officer (CW3-CW5).
Certification by US Army Cadet Command as JROTC Instructor required.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal relations skills.
Math and accounting skills.
Ability to show respect and sensitivity to individual needs/concerns.
Ability to effectively communicate with students, leadership, staff, parents, guardians, and community members.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
Ability to be a part of and work with a team.
Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance requirements, including regular and punctual employee presence.
Ability to promote and follow Board of Trustee policies, district, building and department procedures.
Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals.
Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, etc.
Operating knowledge of and experience with office productivity programs, such as Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail, etc.
Operating knowledge of typical educational/instructional technology equipment and programs.

Nice To Haves

Experience instructing students in a classroom setting preferred.
Bilingual oral and written communication skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Directs the JROTC Department functions of instruction, logistics, training, and administration.
Ensures the school administration, the school district, and Army Cadet Command that JROTC is administered in accordance with law, regulation, and policies.
Ensures all JROTC classes are conducted utilizing the lesson plans contained in the current and updated version of the JROTC Curriculum Manager and are taught as required by the approved Master Training Schedule.
Maintains current regulations, policies, and procedures; interprets and implements new regulations received from military agencies.
Conducts a public affairs effort in the local area junior high and elementary schools, among school and community officials, civic groups, parent-teacher groups, and other individuals or groups, designed to further the understanding of JROTC, the school, and the Army.
Directs and participates in community service events with cadets, including weekend duties as applicable.
Enrolls students in JROTC and supports school officials while executing the curriculum and the integrated extracurricular activities.
Establishes and maintains at least two integrated or extracurricular teams, e.g., drill team, rifle team, raider team, academic team, cyber orienteering team.
Prepares weekly training schedules.
Supervises, counsels, and evaluates the Army Instructors (AIs) in the execution of their responsibilities. Ensures instructors receive initial and semi-annual performance counseling and a school evaluation.
Interprets data from the Army and other agencies in developing favorable public relations, improving instruction, implementing Army policies in the classroom, coordinating and integrating JROTC with other school departments and community agencies, and setting up opportunities for Cadets to brief school officials on JROTC activities and accomplishments.
Requires frequent weekend duties as directed on extra-curricular event schedules.
Establishes, supports, and maintains a "Cadet-run" JROTC unit.
Ensures cadets plan and conduct at least one Service-Learning project as defined in the USACC Unit Report.
Participates and ensures the participation of assigned AIs in the annual JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) (summer leadership program) as required by USACC.
Enforces contractual agreement between the school district and the Army.
Prepares and submits unit cadet enrollment reports as required by USACC.
Maintains accountability of all equipment, IAW AR 710-2, including items requiring formal accountability (i.e., air rifles), informal accountability (i.e., clothing) and durable items costing $5,000 or less (i.e., automation, computers, audiovisual), but still requiring property accountability.
Recommends changes and provides suggested solutions to the Leadership Education and Training (LET) Program of Instruction (POI).
Monitors instructors’ professional development ensuring they receive training, feedback and reinforcement to continually improve their teaching skills and credentials.
Ensures that instructors complete all Army instructor certification requirements as specified in CCR 145-2 and all District JROTC Instructor requirements as specified by the school administration. Perform other duties as assigned.