Senior Army JROTC Instructor

Fall Mountain Regional School District; Charlestown (NH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Fall Mountain Regional School District in Charlestown, NH seeks a JROTC Army Instructor (AI) to deliver cadet instruction for grades 9–12 and supervise JROTC activities. The role requires retired Army experience, a Cadet Command JROTC Instructor Certificate, and strong instructional skills.

The AI will coordinate with educators, supervise training at JROTC events and summer camps, maintain cadet records, and promote student growth through leadership development and civic responsibility.

Qualifications

• Must meet minimum qualifications required by the Department of the Army and have earned a Junior ROTC Instructor Certificate from Cadet Command.
• Must possess effective instructional delivery techniques, excellent communication skills, motivate students to excel
• Experience working with youth preferred
• Proven ability to maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to communicate clearly & effectively, both orally & in writing
• Must have excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Demonstrated proficiency with educational technology

Responsibilities

• Complies with Cadet Command Regulation 145-2 and Organizational Inspection Program.
• Provides comprehensive educational instruction to cadets in the JROTC program.
• Conducts training at JROTC and summer camps.
• Develops short and long range plans for achieving curriculum goals and formulates lesson plans.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and student growth.
• Collaborates with school staff and administrators to maximize program effectiveness.
• Evaluates student progress and counsels cadets on performance.
• Motivates and encourages students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge to be responsible citizens.
• Monitors student movement to ensure a safe environment.
• Organizes and supervises JROTC extracurricular activities (color guard, drill, raider, marksmanship).
• Maintains JROTC student records as required by Army regulations and school policies.
• Maintains safety guidelines and supply accountability per Army regs.
• Employs diverse instructional techniques and media per student needs.
• Coordinates with JROTC staff to plan and conduct activities per Unit Report and Cadet Command regulations.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Attends staff development and department meetings.
• Sets an example with positive attitudes and ongoing professional growth.
• Maintains knowledge of new instructional methods and equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Principal.

Skills

Instructional delivery

Communication skills

Motivate students

Youth experience

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Educational technology

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Cadet Command JROTC Instructor Certificate

Job description

*** Please include a copy of cadet command certification when applying ***

FALL MOUNTAIN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Position Title

JROTC Army Instructor (AI)

Job Classification

Exempt

Terms of Employment

School Year (plus one week of summer camp)

Qualifications

• Must be retired United States Army personnel
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must meet the minimum qualifications required by the Department of the Army and have earned a Junior ROTC Instructor Certificate from Cadet Command.
• Must possess effective instructional delivery techniques, excellent communication skills, motivate students to excel
• Experience working with youth preferred
• Proven ability to maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to communicate clearly & effectively, both orally & in writing
• Must have excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Demonstrated proficiency with educational technology

Reports To

Principal

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Teacher Evaluation Model and the Fall Mountain Personnel Policy and Procedures manual.

Job Goal

Position is responsible for instructing secondary school students in the JROTC curriculum (grades 9-12 only).

Performance Responsibilities / Essential Duties

• Complies with all regulatory guidelines outlined in Cadet Command Regulation 145-2, JROTC Program Organization, Administration, Operation, Training and Support and Cadet Command Regulation 145-8-3, Organizational Inspection Program.
• Provides comprehensive educational instruction to cadets in the JROTC program.
• Conducts training at JROTC and summer camps.
• Develops short and long range plans for achieving curriculum goals, gathers appropriate materials, establishes clear objectives for lessons, and formulates appropriate lesson plans.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and the personal growth of students.
• Collaborates with general education staff, special education staff, guidance counselors and school administrators as needed to maximize program effectiveness.
• Evaluates student progress and counsels cadets on their performance within the JROTC program.
• Motivates and encourages students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a foundation for becoming a responsible citizen.
• Monitors student movement to ensure a safe and orderly environment.
• Organizes, supervises and participates in extracurricular activities for JROTC cadets to include color guard, drill teams, raider team, marksmanship team and other special activities.
• Maintains JROTC student records as required by the Department of Army regulations and local policies.
• Complies with Army and school district safety guidelines when instructing, supervising, monitoring, and accompanying cadets.
• Maintains supply accountability in strict compliance with Army security regulations, including maintaining summer uniform and equipment requirements.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media based on individual student need.
• Coordinates with all JROTC department personnel to plan, organize and conduct JROTC extracurricular and co-curricular activities to meet requirements established in the Unit Report and Cadet Command Regulation 145-2.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Attends staff development programs, department meetings and other professional activities.
• Sets an example and models positive attitudes, knowledge, and skills for cadets.
• Maintains a working knowledge of new instructional methods, technology and equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and stand for extended periods of time. The employee will occasionally be required to walk, bend and reach. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height. Must be able to see, to read a computer screen and printed material, with or without vision aids. Manual dexterity is required to finger, handle or grasp objects. Must be able to hear and speak. Must meet height and weight standards outlined in Cadet Command Regulation 145-2.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Fall Mountain Regional School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fall Mountain Regional School District does not, and will not, tolerate discrimination or harassment of students because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, age, marital status, familial status, economic status, physical or mental disability, national origin, ancestry, or sexual orientation. Fall Mountain Regional School District does not, and will not, tolerate discrimination or harassment of school employees because of age, sex, race, religion, color, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, national origin, ancestry or sexual orientation. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 ("Title IX") is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment and sexual violence, in education programs and activities. All public and private educational institutions that receive any federal funds must comply with Title IX.