JCC: Junior Cadet Corps Instructor - Pool

Fort Worth ISD; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 67,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Worth ISD seeks a JCC Instructor to lead the Junior Cadet Corps program for lower secondary cadets, aligning with district standards to advance cadet academics, leadership, and character formation. The role provides instructional leadership, mentors instructors, and ensures engagement across academics, citizenship, and physical growth.

The position reports to the Director II - JROTC and involves coordinating events, budgeting, and collaboration with school staff to promote cadet involvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Completed Military Education for Grade.
• Valid Texas Teacher Certificate appropriate for grade level/subject area.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.
• Insurable by the District's insurance carrier.

Responsibilities

• Teaches, assesses, evaluates, and documents student progress using formal and informal methods.
• Implements and coordinates the CHiSL program with lesson plans, curriculum, and activities.
• Develops thematic units and projects to encourage extended interaction and creativity.
• Manages program property and oversees budget controls.
• Communicates effectively with students and parents and encourages parental involvement.
• Submits required JROTC department reports on time.
• Administers and evaluates extracurricular teams such as drill, rifle, PT, academic challenge, and robotics.
• Oversees cadet leadership roles and plans special events including military ball, drill meets, and Final Review.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Public speaking

Leadership

Automation tech skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Military Education for Grade

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE

The JCC Instructor serves as an instructional leader for lower secondary cadets and is responsible for the comprehensive management, execution, and continuous improvement of the middle school Junior Cadet Corps (JCC) program in alignment with national, state, and District standards. This role provides strategic leadership to assigned instructors while advancing cadet academic achievement, social development, patriotic awareness, character formation, leadership capacity, and physical growth.

Reports to:

Director II - JROTC

Pay Grade:

$67,421 - $88,421

Duty Days:

187

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Essential Job Functions

• Teaches, assesses, evaluates, and documents student progress using formal and informal methods; identifies instructional materials and strategies to meet student needs.
• Implements and coordinates the Character, Honor, Integrity, Strength, Leadership (CHiSL) program, including lesson plans, curriculum, extracurricular activities, and cross-curricular objectives.
• Develops thematic units and projects that encourage extended interaction and creativity.
• Manages program property and oversees budget controls.
• Encourages parental involvement and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Submits required JROTC Department reports according to established timelines and procedures.
• Administers, advises, and evaluates extracurricular teams such as drill, rifle, physical training, academic challenge, and robotics.
• Selects, trains, and oversees cadets in key leadership roles (e.g., Commander of Cadets).
• Plans, coordinates, and supervises special events, including the annual military ball, drill meets, and the Final Review awards ceremony.
• Maintains communication and collaboration with school faculty and staff to promote cadet involvement, recruitment, and retention.
• Compiles, analyzes, and reports cadet achievement data for departmental use.
• Counsels, mentors, and tutors cadets as needed.

Safety

• Follows established safety procedures and techniques, including safe lifting and equipment operation.
• Corrects unsafe conditions when possible and promptly reports hazards that cannot be immediately resolved.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Personal Work Relationships

• Maintains a commitment to the districts mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Demonstrates professionalism, high standards of conduct, and a strong work ethic.
• Provides high-quality customer service and builds positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Exhibits cultural competence; demonstrates respect, teamwork, and appropriate responses in challenging situations.

Other Duties As Assigned

• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation, staff supervision, strategic planning, resource allocation, and leadership.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods, educational pedagogy, and differentiated instruction.
• Knowledge of data systems, data analysis, and action plan development.
• Knowledge of literacy instruction.
• Knowledge of military personal fitness standards and grooming standards (In accordance with all branch specific policies, e.g., Army Regulation 670-1).
• Skill in evaluating performance and implementing improvements.
• Skill in organizational development, communication, and interpersonal relations.
• Ability to establish program goals aligned to strategic plans and implement instructional program initiatives.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and creativity in decision-making.
• Ability to work occasional extended hours, including periods of up to 18 hours of sleep deprivation during outdoor adventure, service learning, and leadership activities.
• Proficiency in software used to access databases, create/edit documents, and manage email.
• Ability to communicate effectivelyboth orally and in writingwith students, parents, staff, and the community in a diverse environment.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation and pursue professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to district buildings and professional meetings as needed.

Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment; classroom instructional tools; military instructional equipment for drills, exercises, and armory operations.
• Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; frequent walking and extensive marching; frequent leading of fitness training, walking, running, and jumping.
• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
• Exerting: Frequently exerts 10-25 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerts 20-70 pounds of force.
• Environment: Works 60% indoors and 40% outdoors with exposure to weather, noise, and variable conditions; may encounter substandard barracks/housing and related health/safety risks; may require irregular or extended hours.
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position; requires occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.
• Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions; regularly required to speak publicly or listen intently to other points of view; Leads and supervises parades requiring extensive marching and voice projection.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Education:
  • Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university required;
  • Masters degree from an accredited college or university preferred;
  • Completed Military Education for Grade.
• Certification/License:
  • Valid Texas Teacher Certificate appropriate for grade level and/or subject area required;
  • Valid Texas Drivers License;
  • Insurable by the Districts insurance carrier.
• Experience:
  • Noncommissioned Officer (E6 E9), Army Warrant Officer or Commissioned Officer with a minimum of 4 years military service (preferred)
  • Honorably discharged from military service not longer than 4 years;
  • Troop level experience (company level, Battalion, Brigade);
  • Executive Staff experience.
• Additional Requirements:
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and automation technology skills.

Insurability Requirements For All Drivers

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have no positive drug or alcohol tests, including pre-employment, random, post-accident, or reasonable suspicion testing.
• Must maintain a valid Texas Department of Public Safety Driver Record (Type 3A Certified), reflecting all crashes and violations.
• Must have no more than two violations within the previous 36 months, which may include:
• Moving traffic violations (no more than one preventable accident).
• • Failure to provide proof of a valid drivers license or proof of insurance.
  • Equipment violations.
• Must have no DUI (drug or alcohol). Must have no incidents involving leaving the scene of an accident (bodily injury or property damage).
• Must have no convictions for vehicular assault, manslaughter, or homicide.
• Must not operate a vehicle with a suspended or revoked license.
• Must have no convictions for reckless driving, speed contests, drag racing, or highway racing.
• Must have no use of a vehicle in the commission of a felony.
• Must have no unauthorized use of a vehicle, including operating a vehicle without the owners permission.
• Must not permit an unlicensed driver to operate a vehicle.
• Must have no speeding violations exceeding 20 mph over the posted limit.
• Must have no disqualifying history of convictions in either commercial or personal motor vehicles.
• Additional restrictions may apply as required by FWISDs fleet insurance carrier

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.