INSTRUCTOR, JROTC (Army)

Young World Physical Education; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Public Schools in Jackson, Mississippi seeks an Army JROTC Instructor to lead cadet programs, oversee curriculum delivery, and uphold standards of uniformed appearance and discipline.

The successful candidate will be a retired military professional with a Mississippi license (499 endorsement) and a Bachelor of Science, and will report to the JROTC Director to guide program accreditation and cadet development. Immediate starting date requested.

Qualifications

• Retired military personnel.
• Possess a valid State of Mississippi license with a 499 endorsement.
• B.S. Degree required.

Responsibilities

• Ensures 100 percent of seniors graduate and have letters of acceptance to post high school institutions of higher learning (IHL).
• Improves and sustains Cadet Five Year Plan with increased emphasis and participation in meaningful physical fitness.
• Continues strengthening relationships and provides more structure to the involvement with feeder schools through the adopt-a-school program.
• Improves teaching of curriculum for all cadets, especially 9th graders.
• Complies with 13-step sequence for lesson presentation and maximize use of automation equipment for all classroom presentations.
• Improves reception and orientation of all cadets, especially 9th graders; maximize parental involvement.
• Get cadets in JROTC uniform by assigned date(s).
• Improves quality of integrated curricular activities and experiences outside the classroom. Complies with practice requirements and competitive event participation as described in Coaching Supplement MOI.
• Improves standards of professionalism across the board for cadets and cadre…appearance in uniform, respect/deference, timely arrivals, closing the loop, acknowledgement of task, etc.
• Prepares for Brigade JROTC Program for Accreditation.
• Performs other related duties as requested or assigned.

Education

Bachelor of Science degree

Job description

INSTRUCTOR, JROTC (Army)

Jackson Public Schools MS JROTC – Jackson, Mississippi. Open in Google Maps.

Job Details

Job ID: 5507858

Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Jan 22, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Qualifications

• Retired military personnel
• Possess a valid State of Mississippi license with a 499 endorsement
• B.S. Degree required

Reports To

JROTC Director

Essential Functions

• Ensures 100 percent of seniors graduate and have letters of acceptance to post high school institutions of higher learning (IHL).
• Improves and sustains Cadet Five Year Plan with increased emphasis and participation in meaningful physical fitness.
• Continues strengthening relationships and provides more structure to the involvement with feeder schools through the adopt-a-school program.
• Improves teaching of curriculum for all cadets, especially 9th graders.
• Complies with 13-step sequence for lesson presentation and maximize use of automation equipment for all classroom presentations.
• Improves reception and orientation of all cadets, especially 9th graders; maximize parental involvement.
• Get cadets in JROTC uniform by assigned date(s).
• Improves quality of integrated curricular activities and experiences outside the classroom. Complies with practice requirements and competitive event participation as described in Coaching Supplement MOI.
• Improves standards of professionalism across the board for cadets and cadre…appearance in uniform, respect/deference, timely arrivals, closing the loop, acknowledgement of task, etc.
• Prepares for Brigade JROTC Program for Accreditation.
• Performs other related duties as requested or assigned.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

Salary Information

Classification: JROTC Instructor

Scale: N/A

Grade: N/A

Days Employed: 212 per school year

Range: MIP (Military Instructor Pay)

Overtime: Exempt

Codes

MS Personnel/Accreditation Data: 280311 (I), 280312 (II), 280313 (III)

JPSD Job Position Title: C3073 (I), C3074 (II), C3075 (III)

Position Type

Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.