Teacher, Secondary JROTC Instructor Navy

Cleveland Metropolitan School District; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District seeks a dedicated NJROTC Instructor for James Ford Rhodes High School, with the program available January 2027. The role requires overseeing NJROTC instruction, cadet development, and compliance with NSTC standards, while aligning with CMSD goals for urban student success.

Responsibilities include planning, teaching the curriculum, mentoring cadets, and coordinating drills, events, and community outreach to inspire leadership and service among students.

Qualifications

• Must be NJROTC certified through NSTC.
• High school diploma or GED equivalency required.
• GT score of at least 100.
• Demonstrated good moral character and instructional ability.

Responsibilities

• Conducts the NJROTC program in line with NSTC regulations.
• Prepares an annual operational plan and yearly schedule.
• Teaches the NJROTC curriculum and improves instruction methods.
• Counsels cadets on academic performance and opportunities.
• Plans and conducts extracurricular activities and events.

Skills

NJROTC certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

GT score 100

Job description

Position Type: Teacher Date Posted: 2026-10-19 Location:James Ford Rhodes 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: Position available January 2027

The 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 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts the NJROTC program in accordance with applicable laws and adheres to all Naval Service Training Command (NSTC) regulations and policies
• Prepares 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 objectives
• Performs administrative tasks; maintains student records; provides enrollment and other student reports as specified by NST Command; meets school administrative requirements
• Carries out logistics tasks, prepares requisitions; maintain arms and supply operations in accordance with Navy security requirements and other regulations
• Recruits 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 community
• Teaches 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 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, marksmanship, drill teams, adventure training, and NJROTC community service activities
• Conducts risk assessment for all activities; observes and enforces all Navy 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 unit for official visits and formal inspections
• Coordinates summer camp attendance by cadets, attends camp, conducts training and other activities as prescribed by the camp commander
• Provides an outstanding personal example of professional, social and personal behavior and appearance for cadets, colleagues and the community
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Junior 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 100

• Must 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 above
• Must be retired from the Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard
• Must be receiving pay in the grades of E-6 through E-9
• Must have no court martial, civil convictions, or lost time
• Must meet the retention medical fitness standards and weight standards of the Naval Service Training Command (NSTC)
• Must have an excellent record of military performance
• Must have the mentality, personality, appearance, and bearing to represent the Navy well in the civilian community
• Drill experience is preferred
• Must be able to train a drill team for competitions and various ceremonies such as Color Guard and Annual Inspection
• Must 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 Ceremonies
• 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
• Must have good moral character, instructional ability and be able to challenge, motivation, and influence young people in a positive manner
• Must be willing to spend the additional time needed to effectively meet the challenges, objectives, and purposed of the school
• Must be a hard worker dedicated to human growth and development

Information

• Must be able to conduct morning Drill practice which begins at 6:45 a.m. and after school drill practice every day except Friday

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.