AFJROTC Lead Instructor

Overview

Position Title: JROTC Instructor

Department: Instructional Services

Reports To: Principal and Respective Service Chain of Command for the JROTC Program

FLSA Status: Exempt

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college

• Certification as a certified JROTC instructor
• Status as a retired officer having a variety of military assignments with several assignments in leadership positions
• Must have current government issued identification

8 Hours/230 Days
Certified Salary Scale

The terms of employment detailed in this job description are based on full time employment during the school year. Conditions of employment adjusted for part time employees or individuals who are hired for less than an entire school year.

Under general supervision instructs students in JROTC skills. The JROTC program's stated mission is to "Motivate Young People to Become Better Citizens." This will be accomplished by following the prescribed Program of Instruction (POI) provided by the respective branch of service of each JROTC program. The JROTC POI provides both required and elective class material that will instill in students in secondary educational institutions the values of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment through leadership positions and extracurricular activities.

• Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One towards increased outcomes for students.
• Interacts, communicates and collaborates with all stakeholders effectively.
• Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment.
• Operates general office and technology equipment needed for daily activities.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all employee and student information.
• Participates in all professional meetings and training sessions as required.
• Requests and maintains materials needed for daily responsibilities and essential functions; provides for safe storage and proper use of all tools, equipment and materials.
• Demonstrates a variety of 21st century teaching skills to foster independent, creative, critical thinkers and problem solvers.
• Designs and facilitates engaging, high level, sophisticated learning experiences and applications appropriate to prepare students for a 21st century global, knowledge-based society.
• Teaches concepts and skills in JROTC which may include citizenship; leadership education; oral and written communication; military history; first aid; personal finance; map reading; and the rights, responsibilities, and privileges of being an American citizen, etc.
• Instructs students in the proper use, care, operation and safe handling of air rifles.
• Participates in fund raising activities.
• Supervises activities of assigned Instructors which involve such duties as planning and reviewing work, and providing instruction, guidance and training.
• Encourages students to complete high school and pursue higher education goals.
• Demonstrates and evaluates the effectiveness of both formative and summative assessments; collaborates with other staff members to analyze assessment data in relation to student learning and develops instructional strategies to close the learning and performance gap; evaluates contributions in group projects.
• Networks with school personnel regarding scheduling issues as appropriate.
• Prepares various records and forms such as lesson plans, daily and weekly activity plans, assessments, material requisitions, discipline reports, etc.
• Organizes classrooms, drills, field studies, practical labs and other settings for daily instruction.
• Maintains accurate records and files.
• Selects, requests, and maintains an inventory of textbooks, military equipment, instructional aides, technology tools, equipment and supplies needed for daily activities; provides for safe storage and proper use of all military equipment, tools and materials.
• Effectively uses personal computing devices and software applications for the management of student records, instructional efficiency, and professional development.
• Meets with parents, administrators and school counselors as needed to discuss student performance, social and emotional needs, behavior, and personal and academic goals and expectations, etc.; issues reports in accordance with school board policy to inform parents/guardians of students' progress; suggests interventions as appropriate.
• Performs other related duties as required and in accordance with service specific JROTC contracts.

Responsible for supervision of students in classrooms, field studies, outdoor training environments and other instructional settings. Responsible for maintenance and inventory of military equipment and clothing. Responsible for reporting equipment malfunctions and safety issues.

Ability to perform duties with awareness of all…