Teacher, Secondary JROTC Instructor Navy

Cleveland Metropolitan School District; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District seeks an NJROTC Instructor to lead the Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program at James Ford Rhodes High School. The role involves teaching Navy-related subjects, coordinating cadet activities, and ensuring NSTC compliance.

Qualifications include NJROTC certification, a high school diploma or GED, a GT score of 100+, and a strong military record. Employment is subject to FBI/BCI background checks and a drug screen, with morning drill and

Qualifications

• Must be NJROTC certified through the Naval Service Training Command (NSTC).
• GT score of at least 100.
• Must be retired from the Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard.
• Must have an excellent military record.
• Must be able to teach the NJROTC curriculum as prescribed by NSTC.

Responsibilities

• Conducts the NJROTC program in accordance with NSTC regulations.
• Prepares an annual operational plan and calendar for NJROTC activities.
• Teaches NJROTC subjects and achieves curricular requirements.
• Recruits cadets and maintains minimum enrollment goals.
• Plans and conducts extracurricular activities (e.g., color guard, drill teams).
• Coordinates summer camp attendance and supports community service activities.

Skills

NJROTC certified

GT score 100+

military bearing

drill experience

Education

High school graduate or GED

Job description

Position Type:TeacherDate Posted:2026-10-19Location:James Ford Rhodes High SchoolABOUT CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICTThe 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 FUTURESThe 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:Position available January 2027Job DescriptionThe Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) is a course of instruction taught for academic credit in high schools by retired officers and enlisted personnel. The Instructor is responsible to the Navy, the Senior Naval Science Instructor and the Cleveland Metropolitan School District for all aspects of the operation of the NJROTC unit. A typical unit has only two personnel and both must be fully capable of meeting all requirements.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESConducts the NJROTC program in accordance with applicable laws and adheres to all Naval Service Training Command (NSTC) regulations and policiesPrepares an annual operational plan; develops a schedule for the year reflecting school activities and NJROTC objectives and activities; includes cadets in the planning; organizes cadets and resources toward objectivesPerforms administrative tasks; maintains student records; provides enrollment and other student reports as specified by NST Command; meets school administrative requirementsCarries out logistics tasks, prepares requisitions; maintain arms and supply operations in accordance with Navy security requirements and other regulationsRecruits new students, markets the NJROTC program, maintains the minimum enrollment of100 cadets or 10 percent of the schools total student enrollment, whichever is less; conducts a public relations program in the school and communityTeaches NJROTC cadets; achieves the curricular requirements and learning standards of the program, attains and improves proficiency in all military and other subjects taught; continuously improves NJROTC instruction by staying abreast of new and alternative instructional and motivational techniques; recommends changes to the curriculumCounsels 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 applicationsAccomplishes required school tasks; participates in staff meetings, school committees and student activities, performs tasks required of all other teachers in the schoolPlans, organizes and conducts extracurricular activities, such as color guard, marksmanship, drill teams, adventure training, and NJROTC community service activitiesConducts risk assessment for all activities; observes and enforces all Navy and school safety guidelinesDevelops professional qualifications, participates in recurring instructor conferences and other professional development opportunities, meets any continuing education requirements of the state or school districtPrepares the unit for official visits and formal inspectionsCoordinates summer camp attendance by cadets, attends camp, conducts training and other activities as prescribed by the camp commanderProvides an outstanding personal example of professional, social and personal behavior and appearance for cadets, colleagues and the communityPerforms other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONSJunior officers and enlisted personnel seeking to fill an enlisted position must be a high school graduate or have GED equivalency and a GT score of at least 100Must be NJROTC certified through the Naval Service Training Command (NSTC), meet the administrative requirements of the certification process, have a satisfactory interview, and be determined by NST Command to meet the criteria outlined aboveMust be retired from the Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast GuardMust be receiving pay in the grades of E-6 through E-9Must have no court martial, civil convictions, or lost timeMust meet the retention medical fitness standards and weight standards of the Naval Service Training Command (NSTC)Must have an excellent record of military performanceMust have the mentality, personality, appearance, and bearing to represent the Navy well in the civilian communityDrill experience is preferredMust be able to train a drill team for competitions and various ceremonies such as Color Guard and Annual InspectionMust be able to teach the curriculum as prescribed by NSTC, such as Citizenship, Naval Orientation, Naval Operations/Organization, Naval History, Navigation, Seamanship, Leadership, Nautical Astronomy, Electronics, Oceanography, and Drills, Commands, and CeremoniesMust posses a special commitment to helping urban students succeed; with an emphasis on urban schools representing a variety of socioeconomic levels, racial, and ethnic backgroundsMust have good moral character, instructional ability and be able to challenge, motivate, and influence young people in a positive mannerMust be willing to spend the additional time needed to effectively meet the challenges, objectives, and purposed of the schoolMust be a hard worker dedicated to human growth and developmentINFORMATIONMust be able to conduct morning Drill practice which begins at 6:45 a.m. and after school drill practice every day except Friday.EducationTo ApplyPlease submit your resume and application using Workday, our online human capital management system. Please note that an offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of an FBI/BCI background check and drug screen.EEO StatementWe 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 1800Cleveland, Ohio 44114(216)[e-mail]