ARMY J.R.O.T.C. INSTRUCTOR - 223A DAY

IMDiversity Inc.; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Park High School in Woodbridge, VA is seeking an Army J.R.O.T.C. Instructor for the 223A day program. The role requires on-site duties, planning and delivering ROTC instruction, and managing student behavior while assessing progress.

Responsibilities include coordinating with staff, supporting student activities, and participating in professional development to enhance instructional quality. Virginia licensure eligibility and relevant ROTC experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the instructional process and classroom management.
• Strong communication skills with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Ability to collaborate with staff and participate in professional development.
• Commitment to public trust and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement instructional programs and monitor student achievement.
• Manage student behavior to maintain a conducive learning environment.
• Coordinate instructional activities with other staff to maximize learning opportunities.
• Communicate with parents about student progress and program expectations.
• Serve as ROTC instructor across assigned duties at sites as needed.

Skills

Instructional process

Communication (oral & written)

Collaboration

Professional conduct

Education

High School or GED

2+ years relevant experience

Job description

ARMY J.R.O.T.C. INSTRUCTOR - 223A DAY

JOB STATUS: OPEN

EFFECTIVE: 2026-27

POSTING NUMBER: 00060361

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: Forest Park HS

LOCATION: Woodbridge,VA

POSITION TITLE: ARMY J.R.O.T.C. INSTRUCTOR - 223A DAY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/REQUIREMENTS

An essential function of this position is the ability to work in person and physically report for work on site.

Job Summary

This position plans and implements an instructional program and provides related educational services for students. This position manages student behavior, assesses and evaluates student achievement, and modifies instructional activities, as required; carries out a variety of student monitoring and control activities; performs related duties as required or assigned. This position serves as a general education classroom teacher; classes taught may be single or multi‑grade level, subject, skill, or specialty oriented. This position usually perform duties within a team or departmental setting but might work independently in a unique teaching specialty. This position may be assigned to science labs or industrial arts/technology or other education labs where greater than average monitoring is required to diminish the chance of accidental injury to students. This position is under general supervision of a principal and/or other designated administrator.

Job Description

DAYS: 223

FULL TIME/PART TIME: Full Time

Teacher, R.O.T.C.

Job Code: 000785 Job Title: Teacher, R.O.T.C.
FLSA Status: Exempt Pay Level (Grade): 00012
Reports To: Principal Calendar - Primary: E - 223YR Inst

Mission Statement

• We serve as trusted partners in education with our students, families, and community.
• We prepare our students to be critical thinkers, responsible digital citizens, innovators and visionaries, resilient individuals, and global collaborators.
• We commit to inclusive practices and equity with an expectation of excellence from every student and employee every day.

Job Summary

This position plans and implements an instructional program and provides related educational services for students. This position manages student behavior, assesses and evaluates student achievement, and modifies instructional activities, as required; carries out a variety of student monitoring and control activities; performs related duties as required or assigned. This position serves as a general education classroom teacher; classes taught may be single or multi‑grade level, subject, skill, or specialty oriented. This position usually perform duties within a team or departmental setting but might work independently in a unique teaching specialty. This position may be assigned to science labs or industrial arts/technology or other education labs where greater than average monitoring is required to diminish the chance of accidental injury to students. This position is under general supervision of a principal and/or other designated administrator.

Essential Responsibilities

This job description is a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Additionally, the scope of this job may change as necessary by the school division.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

PWCS requires that each employee: works collaboratively with all stakeholders in execution of division strategic plan, "Elevate 2030." establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others, communicate effectively, relate to and interact with a non‑traditional and diverse student and employee population, report to work on a regular and punctual basis as scheduled, perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program, have knowledge of and be able to use relevant technology, participate in the annual professional growth planning process, and recognize that they are in a position of public trust and are held to a high standard of personal and professional conduct.

Essential Responsibilities - specific to this job

• Assesses student achievement and maintains appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutional and individual reporting purposes
• Plans and implements appropriate instructional and/or learning strategies and activities, including determination of appropriate kind and level of materials, provides appropriate learning experiences, manages allotted learning time to maximize student achievement, and utilizes a variety of instructional materials and available multi‑media and computer technology to enhance learning
• Manages the behavior of learners in an instructional setting to ensure environment is conducive to the learning process and assists and participates in management of student behavior in other parts of the school, center, school grounds, or work site
• Coordinates instructional activities with other professional staff, both school and non school‑based, as required, to maximize learning opportunities
• Works in a self‑contained, team, departmental, itinerant capacity, or in field or may make off‑school site visits to monitor students, confer with employers, or site instructors
• Participates in in‑service and professional development activities and staff meetings, as required or assigned
• Fosters partnerships and ensures continuous communication with parents, both written and oral, to keep them informed of student(s) progress
• Communicates with students on instructional expectations to keep them informed of their progress in meeting those expectations
• Assigns work to and supervises instructional assistants, parent and student volunteers
• Serves at two or more schools on a regular basis as itinerant
• Supports or participates in schoolwide student activities and social events
• Monitors student behavior in non‑instructional area and intervenes to control and modify disruptive behavior, reports to appropriate administrator, as assigned or required
• Collaborates with other professionals (guidance counselors, librarians, etc.) to carry out schoolwide instructional or related activities as needed

Other Duties as Assigned

Other Job Responsibilities

Qualifications for Successful Performance

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors

• Knowledge of the Instructional Process
• Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment of instructional specialty(ies) to which assigned
• Knowledge of pre‑adolescent and adolescent growth and development
• Knowledge of Prince William County Curriculum related to assignments and School Division mission, goals, and organization
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs
• Skill in the use of multi‑media and computer technology to enhance learning
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on Division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned
• Skills in oral and written communication; excellent human relations skills
• If teaching a foreign language, proficiency in oral and written communications in that language
• If teaching choral music, ability to teach through demonstrating singing/choral techniques, proficiency on the piano; ability to distinguish pitches and tone quality
• If teaching instrumental music classes, proficiency in one or more musical instruments, and the ability to model correct playing techniques in all instruments; ability to distinguish pitches and tone quality
• If teaching visual art, a personal portfolio demonstrating artistic ability and experience in a variety of media
• If teaching in career and technical education, journey‑level proficiency in that trade is required with on‑the‑job journey, lead, or supervisory experience desirable

Education or Equivalency Requirements

Minimum/ Preferred Education level Description

Minimum

High School or GED

Work Experience Requirements

Equivalent to at least Type Area or Field

1 year3 years5 years10 yearsNoneSome portionSignificant portion

A minimum of two years of successful full‑time or equivalent occupational experience within the past five years.

Certification and License Requirements

Certifications/ Licensures Comments

State

Must hold or be eligible to hold a Virginia Technical Professional License (TPL) with the appropriate Career and Technical Education (CTE) endorsement, in accordance with Virginia Department of Education licensure regulations.

Industry

Must meet ROTC certification requirements as reported on the appropriate service branch website

Other

If assigned off‑site tasks or serving as an itinerant, possession of a valid automobile operator’s license to operate a vehicle in Virginia is required

Work Environment and Physical and Mental Requirements

The work environment and physical and mental demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters and is expected to meet while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment Type

INDOOR: Work is performed in a standard office, classroom, or indoor environment. Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions; however, employees may be exposed to minor inconveniences such as occasional noise, exposure to computer screens, crowded working conditions, and/or minor heating, cooling or ventilation problems.