2026-2027 JROTC Instructor (Marines)

Oklahoma City Public Schools; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma City Public Schools is hiring a JROTC Assistant Instructor who will assist with educational activities for students and implement lesson plans in the JROTC program. The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree and be knowledgeable in the content area, emphasizing curriculum and instruction. Responsibilities include assessing student performance and collaborating with school staff. This position may require alternative work arrangements depending on circumstances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required for the position.
• Knowledge of content area is necessary for instruction.
• Must possess physical ability to perform assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assists with providing comprehensive educational instruction to students enrolled in the JROTC program.
• Assesses and documents student leadership and academic skills.
• Implements instructional lesson plans utilizing JROTC methods.

Skills

Knowledge of Content Area

General Curriculum and Instruction Knowledge

Physical Ability to Perform the Tasks

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master Degree

Job description

• Date Posted: 5/6/2026
• Location: US Grant High School
• Position Type: Secondary/ JROTC Assistant Instructor
• Reports To: Building Administrator
• FSLA Status: Exempt
• Compensation: 717 (Salary determined by experience.)
• Work Days: 215
• FTE: 1.00

JROTC Assistant Instructor

Position Summary

Assists with providing students with learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enables students to develop competencies and skills to be productive members of society. Ensures opportunities for students to attain information, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for a smooth transition from grade to grade, school to school and ultimately school to life.

Essential Duties

• Assists with providing comprehensive educational instruction to students enrolled in the JROTC program.
• Assesses and documents student leadership skills and JROTC academic skills.
• Implements instructional lesson plans utilizing the JROTC four phase lesson plan.
• Collaborates with general education staff, special education staff, guidance counselors, and school administrators.
• Maintains documentation of student progress.
• Follows appropriate instructional techniques based on individual student needs.
• Complies with the requirements outlined in the annual JROTC Curriculum Implementation Plan as needed, to maximize program effectiveness.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• To ensure continuity of services, alternative work site may be necessary in the event of a health crisis or disruptive situation that requires the closing of school and/or office buildings. An employee’s eligibility for alternative work site will be determined by the superintendent of schools. Expectations and guidelines for alternative work site will be distributed by the employee’s supervisor, based on his/her role and responsibilities.

Job Specifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)

• Bachelor’s Degree;
• Highly Qualified in Assigned area(s);
• Knowledge of Content Area;
• General Curriculum and Instruction Knowledge;
• Physical Ability to Perform the Tasks of the Assignment;
• Willingness to Execute the Written Employment Contract;

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities)

• Master Degree

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Must have adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required duties on the computer.
• Must have adequate visual acuity to read, interpret and transcribe written material and other required duties.
• Requires normal range of hearing and clear speaking abilities to interact appropriately with others in person and on the telephone.
• Requires some stooping, bending, stretching and occasional lifting not to exceed 50 pounds.
• Sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• May periodically require work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, under sometimes stressful conditions in order to meet business needs and strict deadlines.

Work Environment

• Office duties will be performed in a well-lighted, climate-controlled environment.