JROTC Program Leader & Cadet Development Coach

Wichita Public Schools - USD259; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wichita Public Schools - USD259 is seeking an ROTC Instructor to plan, teach, and evaluate JROTC instruction for a high school program serving 100+ cadets, including character education and service learning. This role requires strong leadership and organizational skills to manage curriculum, schedules, and activities across multiple levels.

The instructor will administer a four-year JROTC curriculum, coordinate with staff, and maintain equipment valued at $90,000+.

Qualifications

• Retired officer or NCO status required for the JROTC instructor role.
• Certified as a JROTC instructor by appropriate military service.
• Valid Kansas Driver's License throughout employment.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher or Associate degree required per position.

Responsibilities

• Administers the high school JROTC program per military service regulations and district policies.
• Plan, organize, and instruct a four-year JROTC curriculum with schedules and course syllabi.
• Maintain government property and school assets valued at ~$90,000+, with 100% inventories.
• Grow the program through counseling, outreach to counselors, civic groups and parents; coordinate activities and cadets’ participation.
• Meet deadlines and submit required military service and district reports.

Skills

Military leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Student-centered

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Associate degree

Job description

Wichita Public Schools - USD259 is seeking an ROTC Instructor to plan, teach, and evaluate JROTC instruction for a high school program serving 100+ cadets, including character education and service learning. This role requires strong leadership and organizational skills to manage curriculum, schedules, and activities across multiple levels.

The instructor will administer a four-year JROTC curriculum, coordinate with staff, and maintain equipment valued at $90,000+.