Teacher, Secondary JROTC Instructor- Air Force

Cleveland Metropolitan School District; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District seeks a dedicated Army JROTC instructor for East Technical High School. The Senior Army Instructor oversees the Army JROTC unit, aligning it with USACC standards and school policies.

The role includes teaching cadets, planning activities, and coordinating cadet recruitment and community outreach. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree or higher and Army JROTC certification; candidates must be retired from the Army with 20+ years of service and

Qualifications

• Must hold Army JROTC certification through USACC.
• Retired from the Army with at least 20 years of active duty; last active duty rank as officer.
• Must possess good moral character and instructional ability.
• Must be able to teach the JROTC curriculum and cadet programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the Army JROTC program at the assigned location.
• Conduct the Army JROTC program in accordance with USACC regulations.
• Prepare annual operational plan and yearly schedule for cadets.
• Recruits cadets and markets the Army JROTC program in the school and community.
• Teach JROTC cadets and achieve curricular requirements and learning standards.
• Coordinate summer camp attendance and related activities.
• Develop professional qualifications through trainings and conferences.
• Assist cadets with scholarships and service academy applications.
• Plan extracurricular activities like color guard and drill teams.
• Ensure safety and compliance with all Army and school guidelines.

Skills

Army JROTC certified

Military experience

Drill experience

Curriculum instruction

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Position Type: Teacher Date Posted: 2026-08-17 Location: East Technical High School

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) is Ohio's third-largest public school system, serving more than 35,000 students. CMSD strives to ensure that every child receives a high-quality education, regardless of the provider. To that end, CMSD lets families choose which District schools their children attend, with options that include STEM, the arts, single-gender education, International Baccalaureate, Montessori, and early college. Our schools have autonomy over human and financial resources in exchange for accountability for performance. The principal has primary responsibility and accountability for establishing their school as a high-quality, high-expectation academic center focusing on personalized instruction, professional support for teachers, and school-wide practices that lead to measurable results. CMSD ensures that students have access to technology and training to prepare them for the future. The District provides a free laptop or tablet for every student and connects every family that needs internet access. Graduating seniors leave commencement with not only a diploma but also a laptop. In our pursuit of a more fair, just, and good system of education, we strive to ensure that all of our learners, both scholars and educators, to be challenged with academically and intellectually complex tasks that are worthy of their efforts and provide them opportunities to demonstrate their best work.

BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES

The Cleveland Board of Education adopted the Building Brighter Futures (BBF) initiative on December 9, 2025. Building Brighter Futures is a strategic and data-driven plan shaped by more than a year of community engagement, information analysis, and thoughtful deliberation. The goal of this plan is to strengthen enrollment and ensure scholars attend a newer school building that offers more educational opportunities, including algebra in the eighth grade, more sports and extracurricular activities, and college credits and college and career pathways in high school. BBF is ensuring academic excellence so every CMSD scholar can thrive.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

The Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (Air Force JROTC) is a course of instruction taught for academic credit in high schools by retired officers (Senior Air Force Instructor) and non-commissioned officers Air Force Instructor). The Senior Air Force Instructor is responsible to the Air Force, and the Cleveland Metropolitan School District for all aspects of the operation of the Air Force JROTC unit.

1. Oversees and assumes responsibility for the Army JROTC program at the assigned location; reports to the school administrator and the U.S. Army Cadet Command (USACC); directly supervises the Army Instructor (AI)
2. Conducts the Army JROTC program in accordance with applicable laws and adheres to all USACC regulations and policies
3. Prepares an annual operational plan; develops a schedule for the year reflecting school activities and Army JROTC objectives and activities; includes cadets in the planning; organizes cadets and resources toward objectives
4. In accordance with Army Regulation 670-I instructors must wear the Army uniform while performing Army JROTC duties
5. Performs administrative tasks; maintains student records; provides enrollment and other student reports as specified by USACC Command; meets school administrative requirements
6. Carries out logistics tasks, prepares requisitions; maintain arms and supply operations in accordance with Army security requirements and other regulations
7. Recruits new students, markets the Army JROTC program; conducts a public relations program in the school and community
8. Teaches Army JROTC cadets; achieves the curricular requirements and learning standards of the program, attains and improves proficiency in all military and other subjects taught; continuously improves Army JROTC instruction by staying abreast of new and alternative instructional and motivational techniques; recommends changes to the curriculum
9. Counsels students on their academic performance and as members of the Corps of Cadets; assists interested students in applying for Senior ROTC scholarships and completing service academy applications
10. Accomplishes required school tasks; participates in staff meetings, school committees and student activities, performs tasks required of all other teachers in the school
11. Plans, organizes and conducts extracurricular activities, such as color guard, orienteering, marksmanship, drill teams, adventure training, and Army JROTC community service activities
12. Conducts risk assessment for all activities; observes and enforces all Army and school safety guidelines
13. Develops professional qualifications, participates in recurring instructor conferences and other professional development opportunities, meets any continuing education requirements of the state or school district
14. Prepares the unit for official visits and formal inspections
15. Coordinates summer camp attendance by cadets, attends camp, conducts training and other activities as prescribed by the camp commander
16. Provides an outstanding personal example of professional, social and personal behavior and appearance for cadets, colleagues and the community
17. Performs other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

1. Officers must have a Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited university
2. Must be Army JROTC certified through the Army JROTC USACC, meet the administrative requirements of the certification process, have a satisfactory interview, and be determined by USACC Command to meet the criteria outlined above
3. Must be retired from the Army with at least 20 years of active duty; served last year of active duty as an officer; have been retired for 3 years or less, or be retired National Guard/Reserves who meet the National Defense Authorization Act requirements for retired Guard and Reserve members
4. Must be receiving pay in the grades of E-6 through O-6
5. Have no court martial, civil convictions, or lost time
6. Meet the retention medical fitness standards and weight standards of the USACC
7. Have an excellent record of military performance
8. Have the mentality, personality, appearance and bearing to represent the Army well in the civilian community
9. Drill experience is preferred; must be able to train a drill team for competitions and various ceremonies such as Color Guard and Annual Inspection
10. Must be able to teach the curriculum as prescribed by Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Program, such as Citizenship in Action, Leadership Theory and Application, Geography, Map Skills and Environmental Awareness, Citizenship in History and Government, Wellness, Fitness and First Aide ,and Cadet Safety and Civilian Marksmanship (optional)
11. Must posses a special commitment to helping urban students succeed; with an emphasis on urban schools representing a variety of socioeconomic levels, racial and ethnic backgrounds
12. Have good moral character, instructional ability and be able to challenge, motivate, and influence young people in a positive manner
13. Willingness to spend the additional time needed to effectively meet the challenges, objectives, and purposed of the school
14. Ability to be a hard worker dedicated to human growth and development
15. Must be able to conduct Drill practice during for the number of days per week and times out side of normal school hours as required

Please note that an offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of an FBI/BCI background check and drug screen.

EEO Statement

We believe that equity and inclusion at CMSD is an essential call to action, a catalyst to ensure value and appreciation among all our employees, so we may be fair and welcoming now and in the future. CMSD provides equal opportunities for employment, retention and advancement of all personnel by administering all terms and conditions of employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, sex, disability or genetic information, age, citizenship status, military status, sexual orientation or expression, socio-economic status, title, other dimensions of identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. The District’s Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Discriminatory Harassment, and Sexual Harassment and the District’s Title IX grievance procedures, including information on how to report or file a complaint of discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the District will respond, may be accessed on the District’s Civil Rights Notices webpage, available at ClevelandMetroSchools.org/domain/105. The District’s Title IX Coordinator / Director of Equal Employment Opportunity may be reached at: 1111 Superior Avenue East, Suite 1800 Cleveland, Ohio 44114 (216)-838-0070 [e-mail] CMSD is committed to the recruitment and retention of top-notch employees with the determination and drive to create a positive and effective 21st century learning environment for our students. Our departmental goal is to provide personalized support and service to each employee, school, and department. We also strive to build a foundation of employee excellence through rigorous performance standards, staff development and a diverse and dedicated work force that supports the mission and goals of the district.