JROTC Senior Instructor(Airforce) - Grades 9-12

License and Certification Qualifications:

• Must hold or be eligible for a permit issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission Required
• Must be properly certified by applicable branch of military service Required

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field Required
• Master's Degree in related field Preferred

Experience Qualifications:

• Must be a retired officer with a minimum of 20 years active duty Required

Skills Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to challenge and motivate teenagers
• Ability to communicate with others in an effective and tactful manner
• Demonstrated skills in organization and problem solving
• Ability to analyze existing processes and identify areas for improvement
• Plus additional skills to be determined by the branch of service associated with the program
• Ability to work successfully with colleagues
• Ability to project and generate a positive attitude
• Ability to effect change

Primary Responsibilities:

Lead and conduct the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) program in accordance with applicable service and GCPS regulations and guidelines.

 

• Demonstrate quality classroom instruction in accordance with GCPS and service expectations.
  • Teach, guide, and mentor cadets according to the curriculum that is provided by the GCPS Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) and respective branch of service.
  • Participate in local school and district professional development in order to improve classroom teaching expertise and effectiveness.
  • Accomplish required school tasks and participate in staff meetings, professional development, school committees, and student activities.
  • Perform individually assigned duties similar to those required of other teachers in the school.
  • Plan for and deliver lessons for all elements of the curriculum.
  • Utilize research-proven instructional strategies, such as those found in the Quality-Plus Teaching Strategies (QPTS), in order to effectively teach skills and knowledge
  • Properly assess cadet performance and efficiently maintain grade book.
  • Participate in recurring instructor conferences and other professional development opportunities offered by the local school, district, and state.
  • Meet any continuing education requirements of the state, GCPS, and the supporting service.
  • Follow proper procedures of accounting and expenditure for all fund sources including: local school, district, service, and fund raisers.
• Lead, supervise, and train cadets in order to optimize their leadership learning opportunities .
  • Counsel and mentor students concerning their academic performance as members of the Corps of Cadets.
  • Counsel students who are interested in enlistment or senior JROTC scholarships; assist with completion of service academy applications.
  • Recruit and retain new students.
  • Plan and lead marketing for the JROTC program in the school and community.
• Adhere to individual service related regulations and guidelines .
  • Prepare service required annual training plans and other documentation to reflect school and JROTC activities.
  • Supervise electronic student records, provide enrollment and other student reports as required by the supporting service.
  • Supervise service related logistics tasks and requisitions.
  • Maintain arms and supply operations in accordance with regulatory guidance.
  • Prepare the unit for official visits by dignitaries, formal inspections, and mandated visits from service headquarters.
  • Follow service related requirements to assist with the planning and execution of summer student leadership opportunities.
  • Conduct risk assessments to mitigate the possibility of an accident for all activities and observe and enforce service, GCPS, and school safety guidelines.
  • Maintain enrollment of cadets per service and GCPS expectations.
  • Responsible for all facets of the JROTC program including teaching, activities, and competitions.
• Plan and resource extracurricular activities for cadets.
  • Plan, schedule, and coordinate extracurricular cadet events such as: drill competitions, Raider meets, academic bowls, air rifle, and orienteering.
  • Plan, schedule, and coordinate cadet social events such as an annual formal or dining out.
  • Support local community requests for color guards or other community relate events.
  • Plan, organize, and conduct hands-on training that builds from teaching in the classroom.
  • Supervise cadets during instruction and extracurricular activities.
  • Organize cadet classroom and extracurricular activities in order to maximize student leadership opportunities, util