Dimond JROTC Instructor

Overview

Position Type: JROTC/ JROTC Instructor.
Date Posted: 1/13/2026.

Location:

DIMOND HIGH SCHOOL.

Date Available:

1/20/2026.
An Alaska type M teaching certificate.

• Maintains competency in JROTC instruction.
• Employs diagnostic methods to identify student proficiency levels and plans short- and long-range programs to address identified needs.
• Establishes a physical, emotional, and intellectual climate conducive to the teaching/learning process.
• Uses effective teaching methods to achieve desired objectives.
• Employs a variety of methods and materials to motivate JROTC students to learn and seek additional learning experiences.
• Provides leadership in establishing positive relationships between students and between students and teachers.
• Selects, develops, and uses evaluation techniques to assess student progress and instructional effectiveness.
• Assists students in accepting and practicing standards of good decorum.
• Promotes harmonious and cooperative relationships with staff, parents, and the community.

• Must have a valid Alaska teaching certificate (Alaska type M) or equivalent.
• Enlisted instructor: high school graduate or equivalent; preference for college graduates with additional qualifications.
• Officer instructor: bachelor's degree or higher; degree may be waived for up to 4 years from initial hire with ASD approval while pursuing degree.
• Must meet service requirements and background review for JROTC instructors; be certified by the appropriate military branch.
• Grade/status requirements: retirement and active-duty conditions vary by rank, including specific rules for retired enlisted members (E6–E9) and retired officers (O3–O6), and active-duty members (SSG, PSG/SFC) across services; detailed retention criteria are required.
• Must be of good moral character and able to represent the program and services positively in daily community contact.
• Thorough knowledge of subject matter and the instructional ability to motivate and develop leadership, self-reliance, and patriotism in students.
• Citizen of the United States with no conflicts of interest that could affect duties.
• Personal qualities and performance standards as listed in efficiency reports; conduct above reproach with no disqualifying personal habits or convictions; prior discharge must be honorable where applicable.
• GT aptitude score of 100 or better; pass Retention medical fitness standards as required; NAC checks required before and during employment; ongoing NAC monitoring per district policy.
• JROTC instructors employed by ASD must maintain district-approved qualifications.
• Application process links:
  Army: ;
  Navy:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).;
  Air Force:/

• Maintains competency in JROTC instruction.
• Uses diagnostic methods to address student proficiency levels; plans short- and long-range programs.
• Creates a positive teaching/learning climate.
• Employs effective teaching methods and diverse materials to motivate students.
• Leads in establishing positive relationships and evaluating instructional effectiveness.
• Promotes classroom decorum and community relationships.

The job requires standing, walking, sitting, speaking, and hearing; visual abilities; ability to lift items; ability to understand instructions; manage stress; and work with a diverse group of students, families, and staff. Reasonable accommodations may be provided as required by law.

Work is performed in a professional environment with diverse groups; exposure to video displays and varying weather; noise level typically moderate.

This description does not imply exclusivity of duties. Employment is contingent on satisfactory criminal background checks and, for certificated positions, background checks with the Alaska DOE/DEED. Some positions may require work on ASD facilities located on military installations (JBER). The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.