ROTC Teacher

Churchland High; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Churchland High in Portsmouth, VA seeks an ROTC Teacher to lead Army JROTC in a secondary school setting. The instructor will deliver military-oriented leadership education, develop cadet leadership skills, and support school objectives.

The Senior Army Instructor and Army Instructor roles require retired military service, a valid GT score, and appropriate educational credentials. Starting immediately, the position reports to the Building Principal and offers an exempt salary with duties

Qualifications

• Must meet U.S. Army JROTC instructor requirements.
• Retired or retiring Army personnel eligible for retired pay.
• Bachelor's degree or higher preferred/required.
• Minimum GT score of 100 on ASVAB or as required by JROTC regulations.
• Physically qualified per JROTC standards.

Responsibilities

• Instruct cadets in the Army JROTC curriculum during the school year.
• Develop long- and short-range instructional plans to reach goals.
• Create a classroom environment that fosters leadership and discipline.
• Maintain cadet records and program documentation.
• Organize extracurricular JROTC activities and events.
• Ensure cadet safety and a positive learning environment.

Skills

ROTC leadership

Instructional planning

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

ROTC Teacher

Portsmouth Public Schools Churchland High - Portsmouth, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5933713
Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: ROTC TEACHER REPORTS TO: BUILDING PRINCIPAL

OVER-TIME STATUS: EXEMPT PAY GRADE: 712(Based on MIP)

JOB SUMMARY:

ARMY JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS (JROTC) INSTRUCTOR

POSITION SUMMARY

Position is responsible for instructing secondary school students in the Army JROTC curriculum. The instructor provides military-oriented leadership education, develops cadet leadership skills, promotes citizenship and personal responsibility, and supports the overall objectives of the Army JROTC program and the school district.

SENIOR ARMY INSTRUCTOR (SAI)

• Retired or retiring United States Army commissioned officer or warrant officer who has completed at least 20 years of active federal service and is eligible to receive retired pay, or who is retiring under an authorized early retirement program with the required years of service.
• Possesses documentation confirming retirement status and eligibility for retired pay through the appropriate Army personnel/retirement authority.
• Must be retired from active Army service or otherwise meet the U.S. Army JROTC eligibility requirements for employment as a Senior Army Instructor.
• Bachelor's degree preferred/required in accordance with applicable Army JROTC and school district requirements.
• Possesses a competitive military record and favorable personnel status.
• Physically qualified in accordance with applicable U.S. Army JROTC instructor standards, including current Army JROTC personal appearance and grooming requirements.

ARMY INSTRUCTOR (AI)

• Retired or retiring United States Army warrant officer, noncommissioned officer (NCO), or senior noncommissioned officer who has completed at least 20 years of active federal service and is eligible to receive retired pay, or who meets the requirements of an authorized early retirement program.
• Possesses documentation confirming retirement status and eligibility for retired pay through the appropriate Army personnel/retirement authority.
• Must be retired from active Army service or otherwise meet the U.S. Army JROTC eligibility requirements for employment as an Army Instructor.
• High school graduate. Associate degree preferred or must meet applicable U.S. Army JROTC educational requirements within the timeframe established by the program and school district.
• Minimum GT score of 100 on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), or as otherwise required by current U.S. Army JROTC regulations. Applicants currently serving on active duty should consider obtaining or verifying their GT score prior to separation or retirement if the score is below the required minimum.
• Possesses a competitive military record and favorable personnel status.
• Physically qualified in accordance with applicable U.S. Army JROTC instructor standards, including current Army JROTC personal appearance and grooming requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Instructs cadets in the Army JROTC curriculum during the school year.
• Develops short- and long-range instructional plans to achieve Army JROTC curriculum goals; gathers appropriate instructional materials; establishes clear learning objectives; and prepares effective lesson plans.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning, leadership development, teamwork, discipline, and the personal growth of cadets.
• Evaluates cadet progress and provides appropriate counseling, guidance, and feedback regarding performance and participation in the JROTC program.
• Motivates and encourages cadets to develop the leadership skills, attitudes, knowledge, self-discipline, and character necessary to become responsible and productive citizens.
• Teaches and reinforces Army JROTC principles, including leadership, citizenship, personal responsibility, physical fitness, teamwork, and service to others.
• Conducts and/or supervises training activities, field training, leadership laboratories, competitions, community service activities, and authorized JROTC camps or other program activities.
• Monitors cadet movement and activities to ensure a safe, orderly, and positive learning environment.
• Organizes, supervises, and participates in extracurricular activities for JROTC cadets, including color guard, drill and ceremony teams, physical fitness activities, academic teams, marksmanship programs where authorized, leadership teams, community service, and other special activities.
• Maintains JROTC cadet records and program documentation as required by current U.S. Army JROTC regulations, applicable Army policies, and local school district requirements.
• Complies with U.S. Army JROTC, U.S. Army, and school district safety guidelines when instructing, supervising, monitoring, transporting, or accompanying cadets.
• Maintains accountability and security of JROTC equipment, supplies, uniforms, instructional materials, and other government or school property in accordance with applicable U.S. Army JROTC regulations and security procedures.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques, technology, instructional media, and hands‑on learning experiences appropriate to cadet needs and the JROTC curriculum.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices and maintains an environment that promotes respect, inclusion, teamwork, and equal opportunity for all cadets.
• Attends staff development programs, department meetings, Army JROTC training, school meetings, and other professional development activities as required.
• Serves as a positive role model and demonstrates professional conduct, leadership, military bearing, knowledge, and skills for cadets.
• Maintains current knowledge of instructional methods, Army JROTC requirements, technology, equipment, and other resources relevant to the program.
• Maintains effective communication with school administrators, faculty, parents/guardians, cadets, Army JROTC personnel, and community partners.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $76,939.66 to $138,884.04 Per Year

PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. The employee will be required to follow any instructions and perform any other job related duties as assigned by their supervisor. Portsmouth Public Schools (PPS) reserves the right to update, revise, or change this job description and related duties at any time.

PPS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. PPS complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Brandi Smedley , Principal
• Churchland High
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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