JROTC INSTRUCTOR

Lawton Public Schools; Lawton (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A school district in Iowa is looking for a full-time JROTC Instructor to provide leadership training and manage cadet programs. Ideal candidates must be retired military with a minimum of 20 years of active duty and should possess teaching and instructional abilities. Responsibilities include coordinating training events, maintaining cadet records, and assisting with logistics. The role requires certification from Cadet Command and skills in CPR, first aid, and bus driving. This position offers an opportunity to inspire youth through structured programs.

Qualifications

• Must be certified by Cadet Command for JROTC employment.
• Retired with at least 20 years of active duty at pay grade O3 to O6.
• Must obtain Childcare National Agency Investigative check clearance.
• Possess personal qualities, characteristics, and job or duty performances reflecting professionalism, dedication, efficiency, and performance as members of the Active Army or equivalent
• Must hold or be able to obtain CNAC clearance
• Demonstrate conduct above reproach with no disqualifying habits or traits
• Must be retired with at least 20 years of active duty and have attained pay grade O3 to O6
• Be certified by Cadet Command and available for hiring
• Not retired from active duty more than 3 years at qualification for a JROTC position

Responsibilities

• Maintain standards and qualifications established by the school.
• Coordinate logistics for Cadet Challenge and conduct training.
• Conduct annual awards presentation and other JROTC activities.
• Coordinate social activities for cadets throughout the year
• Assist with administration of the cadet program including supply, training, and personnel records
• Coordinate scholarships and academy nominations as required
• Assist cadets in S1, S2, S3, S4, S5 and PAO areas
• Drive a school bus and obtain a CDL
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership skills

Instructional ability

CPR and first aid knowledge

Knowledge of supply procedures

Education

Certification from Cadet Command

Tools

School bus driving skills

Job description

Position Type: Secondary/ JROTC Instructor

Date Posted: 2/23/2026

Location: Lawton Senior High School

Job Objectives

To have the requirements listed in Minimum Qualifications, Responsibilities and Essential Functions and Skills and abilities

Minimum Qualifications

• Be of good moral character and have the mentality, positive personality, physical appearance and condition, hearing, and neatness required for favorable representation of the program and the Army in daily contact with the civilian community
• Have a thorough knowledge of course subject matter and demonstrate the instructional ability required to be a successful instructor
• Demonstrate the professional ability to challenge, motivate and influence women and young men to learn and develop leadership, self-reliance, responsiveness to constituted authority, moral attributes, and attributes of good citizenship and patriotism
• Possess personal qualities, characteristics, and job or duty performances as listed in efficiency reports that reflect professionalism, dedication, efficiency, effectiveness, and performance as members of the Active Army in an equivalent grade
• Must hold or be able to obtain (CNAC) Childcare National Agency Investigative check clearance
• Demonstrate conduct that is and has been above reproach; must have no personal habits or character traits that are questionable from a security or social standpoint (e.g. financial irresponsibility, excessive drinking or gambling, drug addiction, emotional instability)
• Must be retired with at least 20 years of active duty and have attained the pay grade of O3 to O6
• Be certified by Cadet Command and available for hiring
• Have not been retired from active duty more than 3 years at the time of the initial qualification for a JROTC position

Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• In addition to the requirements of A above, JROTC instructors employed by the school must maintain standards and have qualifications that are established and approved by the school
• Coordinate logistics and training for Cadet Challenge (JROTC physical training). Be accomplished in CPR and first aid
• Be knowledgeable in supply procedures and hand receipts
• Coordinate and conduct the annual awards presentation
• Be available for after school and weekend duty to include color guard, drill team, physical fitness and ROTC Summer Camp
• Coordinate with Fort Sill DPT/M for training support requirements
• Coordinate social activities for cadets throughout the year
• Assist with administration of the cadet program that includes supply, training and personnel records
• Coordinate scholarships and academy nominations as required
• Assist cadets in areas of S1, S2, S3, S4, and S5 Public Affairs Office (PAO)
• Be able to drive a school bus and obtain a CDL
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities Required

Must receive certification for employment in junior ROTC from the Cadet Command, Ft. Knox, KY

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FULL-TIME, PERMANENT

OPENINGS: 1