Senior Marine Instructor; SMI

Senior Marine Instructor (SMI)

Marshfield R-1 Schools MO Marshfield High School - Marshfield, Missouri Open in Google Maps

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• Job : 5577558
• Final date to receive applications: Apr 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
• Posted: Mar 10, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

MARSHFIELD R-1 SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold a current Marine Corps JROTC Instructor Certification at the time of application.
• Must meet all eligibility requirements established by marine Corps JROTC and the employing school district

TERMS OF

CONTRACT:

260 days (individual contracts may be adjusted by mutual agreement of the SMI and the board of education), compensation per salary schedule.

REPORT TO: Building principal and Superintendent

DESCRIPTION: The Senior Marine Instructor (SMI) serves as the director and manager of the Marine Corps JROTC (MCJROTC) program at their assigned school. As a member of the school’s faculty, the SMI fulfills responsibilities comparable to those of a department head.

• Provide leadership, supervision, and oversight of all aspects of the MCJROTC program.
• Plan, organize, and execute MCJROTC instruction, ensuring compliance with Marine Corps and school district policies.
• Maintain program standards and monitor performance of all instructors and cadets.
• Distribute and supervise instructional responsibilities in collaboration with the Marine Instructor (MI).
• Serve as the primary liaison between the school, parents, community, and Marine Corps authorities.
• Actively engage with school administrators, faculty, parents, and community stakeholders to promote and strengthen the program.
• Develop, implement, and oversee curricular and extracurricular activities, including drill competitions, community service projects, and cadet leadership events.
• Ensure safety, accountability, and professional conduct within all program activities.
• Mentor cadets and instructors, fostering leadership, discipline, teamwork, and character development.
• Represent the MCJROTC program positively within the school and local community.
• Other duties as assigned.

EVALUATION: Formative and summative evaluation per board of education policy. Frequency will depend upon length of employment and other factors relating to job performance.

Position Type: Full-Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Nicki Thompson , HS Principal
• Marshfield High School
• Email: nicki.thompson