2025-26 ROTC Instructor - Shadow Mountain HS

Paradise Valley Unified School District; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school district is seeking a dedicated ROTC Instructor for Shadow Mountain High School. This role involves managing the AFJROTC program, teaching various courses, and engaging with students through extracurricular activities. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, a high school diploma, and a commitment to student development. Responsibilities include community relations, counseling, and administrative tasks, all while adhering to the Air Force uniform requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience preferred; a high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage AFJROTC program, including classroom instruction and community relations.
• Coordinate extracurricular activities and provide counseling.

Skills

Scheduling

Data Management

Problem-Solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

2025-26 ROTC Instructor - Shadow Mountain HS

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Position Details

Location: Shadow Mountain High School

FTE: 1.0

Type: Non-Interim Position

Dates: 7/7/2025 - 5/28/2026

Purpose Statement

The job of Senior Aerospace Science Instructor (SASI) manages the entire AFJROTC program. Responsibilities include classroom instruction, enrollment, fundraising, community relations, administrative tasks, student counseling, leadership mentoring, and involvement in extensive extracurricular activities.

Essential Functions

• Community relations and liaison with Air Force and civilian aerospace agencies
• Unit supply, funds administration, and other administrative duties
• Career, performance, behavioral, leadership, character, and academic counseling
• Enrollment activities
• Coordination of extracurricular and co-curricular programs such as military ball, FTX, SLS, sports competitions, cadet newspaper, drill team, parades, awards, fundraising, and various clubs
• Organization of Classroom in Action trips to sites like Pima Air and Space Museum, Luke AFB, and others
• Teaching courses including Frontiers of Aviation History, Science of Flight, Space Exploration, World Cultural Studies, Survival, and Physical Training

Wearing the Air Force uniform during duties is mandatory. The role requires self-direction, initiative, and self-reliance, with some guidance from AFJROTCI 36-2001.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

• Skills: Applying policies, operating office equipment
• Knowledge: Basic math, reading manuals, following instructions
• Abilities: Scheduling, data management, working with diverse individuals, problem-solving, maintaining confidentiality, meeting deadlines

Additional Information

Responsibilities include working under supervision, providing information, and utilizing resources. The physical demands involve some lifting and standing. Experience is preferred; a high school diploma or equivalent is required. Clearances such as criminal background checks are necessary.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industry: Education Administration Programs

For more information, refer to AFJROTCI 36-2001 or contact the district's HR department. The district adheres to equal opportunity policies.