Army Instructor (AI)

Organize, coordinate, and direct JROTC activities in the school, including adventure training, drill and academic competitions, service learning projects, awards ceremonies, military balls, and other activities. The AI assists the Senior Army Instructor (SAI) in accomplishing the instructional, operational, and administrative mission of the JROTC program. The AI is responsible for providing classroom instruction to cadets as established within the curriculum's program of instruction (POI) as provided by US Army Cadet Command (USACC) and school district guidelines and policies.  

Teach, coach and mentor high school students using the curriculum provided by Cadet Command, which focuses on making students better citizens.  Work with the school administration and outside agencies to provide opportunities to showcase our students and school.  Be willing to coach one or more of our JROTC extracurricular activities (Raiders, Drill Team, Color Guard, Marksmanship Team).  Meet Cadet Command's prerequisites to be a JROTC instructor found at http://www.usarmyjrotc.com/index.php.

This is an 11 month position. Salary range posted will be supplemented by Army funds.

Hold the Collegiate Professional License with a specific endorsement in the area to which assigned; have an acceptable rating for any teaching experience noted on the application; and have demonstrated the personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, school personnel and members of the community.  

Responsibilities include:

To comply with school and school board policies and regulations.

To work cooperatively with the total staff.

To relate positively to parents and other community representatives.

To demonstrate professional growth.

To be prompt and accurate with required records and reports.  

To demonstrate command of standard English, both spoken and written.

To accept responsibilities outside the classroom as they relate to the school.

To use instructional and planning time effectively.

To assume responsibility for care of materials, equipment, and facilities.

To assume responsibility for a neat, safe environment for students committed to the teacher's care.

To practice and promote positive interaction with and among students.

To demonstrate enthusiasm for learning.

To demonstrate interest in students.

To encourage self-direction and self-motivation in students.

To demonstrate knowledge of the subject being taught.

To demonstrate the ability to adjust presentation of subject content to students' needs and interests.

To maintain an organized program of instruction based on effective long-range plans.

To exhibit evidence of effective lesson plans.

To utilize a variety of appropriate materials and resources.

To communicate lesson objective and its importance to students.

To utilize appropriate and varied teaching techniques and learning activities.

To use out-of-class assignments, when appropriate, to support instructional objectives.

To maintain an effective system of monitoring student progress and to inform appropriate persons.

To maintain discipline appropriate to learning situation.

To keep students on task.

To use positive reinforcement and constructive criticism to maintain good student discipline.