Teacher, Secondary JROTC Instructor (Air Force)

clevelandmetroschools; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) seeks a Teacher to lead the Air Force JROTC program at John Marshall High School with the Senior Air Force Instructor. The role starts 1/1/2027 and involves curriculum delivery, planning, recruitment, and student mentorship within a high school setting.

You will coordinate instructional activities, ensure compliance with AFJROTC standards, and foster cadet achievement through extracurriculars and community engagement, reporting to school

Qualifications

• Oversees and assumes responsibility for the Air Force JROTC program at the assigned location
• Teaches Air Force JROTC cadets; achieves the curricular requirements and learning standards of the program
• Prepares an annual operational plan; develops a schedule for the year reflecting school activities and Air Force JROTC objectives
• Recruits new students, markets the Air Force JROTC program
• Develops professional qualifications, participates in recurring instructor conferences and other professional development opportunities
• Plans, organizes and conducts extracurricular activities such as color guard, orienteering, marksmanship, drill teams, and community service activities

Responsibilities

• Oversees and assumes responsibility for the Air Force JROTC program at the assigned location; reports to the school administrator and the Air Force JROTC
• Conducts the Air Force JROTC program in accordance with applicable laws and adheres to all AFJROTC regulations and policies
• Prepares an annual operational plan; develops a schedule for the year reflecting school activities and Air Force JROTC objectives and activities
• Includes cadets in the planning; organizes cadets and resources toward objectives
• Recruits new students, markets the Air Force JROTC program; conducts a public relations program in the school and community
• Teaches Air Force JROTC cadets; achieves the curricular requirements and learning standards of the program
• Develops professional qualifications, participates in recurring instructor conferences and other professional development opportunities
• Plans, organizes and conducts extracurricular activities, such as color guard, orienteering, marksmanship, drill teams, adventure training, and Air Force JROTC community service activities
• Conducts risk assessment for all activities; observes and enforces all Air Force and school safety guidelines
• Prepares the uni

Job description

Position Type: Teacher Date Posted: 2026-09-10 Location: John Marshall High School

ABOUT CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT

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. This is an officer-only position. Available 1/1/2027

Responsibilities

• Oversees and assumes responsibility for the Air Force JROTC program at the assigned location; reports to the school administrator and the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps)
• Conducts the Air Force JROTC program in accordance with applicable laws and adheres to all AFJROTC regulations and policies
• Prepares an annual operational plan; develops a schedule for the year reflecting school activities and Air Force JROTC objectives and activities; includes cadets in the planning; organizes cadets and resources toward objectives
• Performs administrative tasks; maintains student records; provides enrollment and other student reports as specified by AFJROTC; meets school administrative requirements
• Recruits new students, markets the Air Force JROTC program; conducts a public relations program in the school and community
• Teaches Air Force 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 Air Force JROTC instruction by staying abreast of new and alternative instructional and motivational techniques; recommends changes to the curriculum
• 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
• Accomplishes required school tasks; participates in staff meetings, school committees and student activities, performs tasks required of all other teachers in the school
• Plans, organizes and conducts extracurricular activities, such as color guard, orienteering, marksmanship, drill teams, adventure training, and Air Force JROTC community service activities
• Conducts risk assessment for all activities; observes and enforces all Air Force and school safety guidelines
• Develops professional qualifications, participates in recurring instructor conferences and other professional development opportunities, meets any continuing education requirements of the state or school district
• Prepares the uni