JROTC Army Instructor

JROTC Army Instructor JobID: 2839 Position Type: High School TeachingDate Posted: 10/7/2026Location: College & Career Readiness Center Closing Date: 10/21/2026 Additional Information: Show/HideJROTC Army Instructor (AI)/Regular Education Classroom Teacher for the College and Career Readiness CenterIMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL JROTC APPLICANTS: In accordance with Department ofDefense Instruction (DODI) 1402.5 and Army Directive 2014-23, Child Care National AgencyCheck and Inquiries (CNACI)/Tier 1 background investigations are now required for allindividuals who have regular contact with children under 18 years of age. As a result of thisArmy Directive, the CNACI clearance is now incorporated into the JROTC InstructorCertification process. Due to the extended time involved to obtain Certification from CadetCommand, we strongly encourage anyone interested in serving as JROTC Instructors to beginthe certification process immediately by going to the following US Army web site:https://www.usarmyjrotc.com/JROTC_Apply.htmlPurpose of Job In addition to those duties and responsibilities listed for a Regular EducationTeacher and the Cadet Command Regulation USACC Reg 145-2/CCR 145-2, the AI isresponsible to the Director of Schools/School Principal and to the Director of Army Instruction asfollows:? Instructs Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) cadets utilizing CadetCommand Program of Instruction and required supplemental materials in accordancewith weekly training schedule / lesson plans.? Performs extra-curricular instructional duties and administrative / logistical requirementsas prescribed which do not conflict with the primary, operational and academic missionof JROTC.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following duties are normal for this job. These arenot to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.? Maintains Instructor standards and other qualifications, in addition to knowledge ofacademic course material, as expected by the U.S. Army for those instructions in theJROTC program.? Demonstrates positive personality, physical appearance and condition, bearing andneatness in order to maintain favorable representation of the JROTC program and theArmy in daily contact with the academic and civilian community.? Demonstrates professional ability to challenge, motivate and positively influence youngmen and women in order to develop their leadership ability, self-reliance, self-confidence, responsiveness to constituted authority, moral attributes and attributes ofgood citizenship and patriotism.? Presents academic instruction to cadets so as to meet desired learning objectives.? Presents periods of instruction in accordance with lesson plans contained in the CadetCommand Curriculum Manager and Instructor Manual in order to insure lessonobjectives are understood and presented in appropriate order.? Maintains presence in classroom and outside training areas, when students are present.? Sets the example regarding personal appearance, to include the wearing of prescribeduniforms and civilian clothing, in order to set the example for the cadets using directivescontained in Army Regulations, Policies and the Lafourche Parish Army JROTCStandard Operating Procedures.? Conducts authorized fundraising projects in order to generate additional revenues tosupport the JROTC program using guidelines established by the St. Martin ParishSchool Board.? Performs duties as the Military Property Book Officer at individual school working inconjunction with the Lafourche Parish DAI Office to insure accountability andrequisitioning of U.S. Government Equipment.? Annual/Rotational Training U.S. Army and St. Martin Parish School DistrictAdditional Job Functions Performs other duties as required. Terms of Employment: the U.S.Army will cost-share with St. Martin Parish School District, which includes 10 days for summertraining events and logistical requirements. Salary will be consistent with U. S. Army MinimumInstructor Pay computations for a 10 month position. Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the St.Martin Parish School District's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel and current USArmy Directives. Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:Noncommissioned Officers, E-6 to E-9, Separated or retired within past 5 years with at least8 years of cumulative honorable service. Officers, W-1 to W-5, O-3 to O-6, Same requirement:8+ years of honorable service, separated or retired within past 5 years. ARNG/USAR, ActivelyServing/TPU, Same eligibility plus Letter of Recommendation from current Commander andcurrent DA Form 5016 or NGB 23A.EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:? Bachelor's Degree Desired. Associates Degree required.? Be a citizen of the United States.? Meet the requirements of Army Regulation and United Army Cadet CommandRegulation.? Meet the retention medical fitness standards and weight standards.? Have an excellent record of military performance. Record free of any adverse actionmilitary or civilian.? Have the mentality, personality, appearance and bearing to represent the Army well inthe civilian community.? Have good moral character, instructional ability and be able to challenge, motivate andinfluence young people in a positive manner? Meet administrative requirements of the certification process, have a satisfactoryinterview, and be determined by Cadet Command to meet the criteria outlined above.KNOWLEDGE OF JOB Considerable knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities ofthe school system, and supervisory practices as they pertain to the performance of dutiesrelating to the position. Capability to develop and implement long-term goals. Knows how tokeep abreast of any changes in statutes, policy, procedures and methods as they pertain topublic education. Is able to effectively communicate and interact with subordinates, supervisors,members of the general public, and other groups involved in the operation of the school system.Is able to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise, clear,and effective manner. Has good organizational, management, interpersonal, and technicalskills. Is able to use independent judgment and discretion in supervising subordinates, includingthe handling of emergency situations, determining and deciding upon procedures to beimplemented, setting priorities, maintaining standards, and resolving problems.(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORMESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able tooperate a variety of office machines. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carryobjects or materials. Must be able to exert up to twenty pounds of force occasionally, and/or upto ten pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for activework. Must be able to lift and/or carry weight of twenty to forty pounds.DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and or judge the readily observable,functional, technical, structural and compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergentfrom obvious standards) of data, people or things.INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability of speaking and/or signalingpeople to convey or exchange information, Include giving assignments and/or directions tocoworkers and assistants.LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires the ability to read a variety of informational documentation,directions, instructions and methods and procedures related to operations. Requires the abilityto write reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar. Requires the ability tospeak with and before others with poise, voice control and confidence using correct English anda well-modulated voice.INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand relatively complex principles andtechniques; to make independent judgments in absence of supervision.VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information to supervisors andofficials; to explain procedures and policies; and to follow verbal and written instructions,guidelines and objectives.NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to add and subtract totals; multiply and divide;determine percentages; determine time and weight; and utilize statistical inference.FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width andshape visually.MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in usingautomated office and departmentally-related equipment.MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, hand and power tools,office equipment, control knobs, switches, etc. Must have the ability to use both hands fortwisting or turning. Must have high level of hand and eye coordination.COLOR DISCRIMINATION: Requires the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond givingand receiving instructions such as in interpreting policies, decisions and procedures. Must beadaptable to performing under considerable stress.PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear (talking expressing orexchanging ideas by means of spoken words) (hearing perceiving nature of sounds by ear).ATTENDANCE: A regular and dependable level of attendance is an essential function for thisposition.Position Type: Full-timeJob Category: Classroom Teacher >JROTC Instructor