2026-2027 JROTC Instructor Applicant Pool

TBD Location; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk Public Schools is seeking a qualified JROTC Instructor to coordinate and lead a secondary school JROTC program in Suffolk, Virginia. The role requires delivering instruction, counseling cadets, and coordinating with school staff and military personnel to ensure program success.

The position emphasizes adherence to JROTC regulations, community outreach, and responsible program management. Teaching certification and JROTC credentials are essential.)

Qualifications

• Must be certified by the JROTC program and eligible for a Virginia Teaching License with endorsement in JROTC Instruction.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Must travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
• Strong instructional planning and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and administers a model JROTC program including instructional and extracurricular activities.
• Maintains relationships with instructional staff and military personnel to ensure program effectiveness.
• Plans and delivers a community JROTC introduction program.
• Teaches JROTC as outlined in the Program of Instruction and counsels cadets on performance.
• Supervises after-school teams and assists cadets with ROTC scholarship applications.
• Prepares budget requests, tracks expenditures, and maintains financial records.

Skills

JROTC pedagogy

Curriculum planning

Classroom management

Instruction delivery

Communication

Leadership

Education

JROTC certification

Virginia teaching license endorsement in JROTC

Job description

2026-2027 JROTC Instructor Applicant Pool

Suffolk Public Schools TBD Location - Suffolk, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5666688
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Apr 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JROTC INSTRUCTOR

Coordinates a JROTC program at the secondary school level according to law, regulations, policies and principles. Teaches JROTC subjects as outlined in the Program of Instruction. Complex work is performed within specific program objectives and policies; the employee communicates with the school principal to plan work and coordinates with others to ensure program effectiveness. Contacts are made regularly and frequently with instructional and administrative personnel as well as military personnel and others outside of the school system.

This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects; work requires crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge or skills associated with

• Organizes, develops and administers a model secondary school JROTC program to include an instructional program and extracurricular activities.
• Establishes and maintains productive working relationships with instructional and administrative personnel; provides leadership and direction in carrying out the program as defined by Navy JROTC regulations.
• Plans and delivers a community JROTC introduction program.
• Teaches JROTC as outlined in the Program of Instruction. Counsels cadets on their performance within the Corps of Cadets.
• Supervises after school teams as required.
• Assists cadets in applying for ROTC scholarships and service academy appointments.
• Prepares budget requests and revisions; recommends purchases and expenditures; maintains financial records as required.
• Documents program activities and provides reports in compliance with national and local JROTC guidelines.
• Maintains administrative and support reference materials required to be available in the school.
• Maintains arms and supply facilities in strict compliance with military security regulations.
• Assists in the preparation of regular reports for presentation to the school board on issues related to JROTC.
• Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.
• Assess student learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs.
• Uses Curriculum Manager to plan daily instructional activities.
• May perform other duties as assigned

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned. Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of the concepts, principles and methodologies of instruction, learning theory and teaching methodologies for JROTC students.
• Working knowledge of current practices in alternative education.
• Demonstrated ability to develop instructional goals for students.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate and deliver individualized resources and services in a JROTC format.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively listen and communicate program goals to others, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other instructional personnel.
• Demonstrated ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships and planning.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be certified by the JROTC program and be eligible for a Virginia Teaching License with an endorsement in JROTC Instruction.

EQUIPMENT

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and telephone.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (Travel)

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

AA/EOE STATEMENT

This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or national origin.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $60,000 to $95,972 Per Year
Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > JROTC Instructor

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• School Administrative Offices
• Suffolk, Virginia 23434
• Phone: [phone]