OSITION TITLE:  JROTC & Senior Army Instructor

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Certified U.S. Army Cadet Command to teach JROTC
• JROTC Certification by the State of Missouri

 

REPORTS TO:  Building Principal or Director

 

HOURS IN DUTY DAYS EXCLUDING LUNCH:  7.25 

(Note:  Actual workdays may vary in accordance with District needs and administrative assignments and may include occasional weekend work.)

 

WORK DAY:  Monday - Friday

(Note:  Actual workdays may vary in accordance with District needs and administrative assignments and may include occasional weekend work.)

 

CONTRACT DAYS WORKED:  11 months

 

FUNDING SOURCE:  Salary schedule set by US Government.  District pays one-half.

 

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Commissioned member of the U.S. Army in the grade of Lieutenant Colonel (05) or Major (04) with a minimum of 20 years active commissioned service and retired from the U.S. Army under honorable conditions.  If no previous JROTC Instructor experience, retirement must have occurred within the past five (5) calendar years.
• Senior ROTC program or military instructor with Junior ROTC.  Preferably this includes instructor training and assignments required as a company grade and field grade officer.
• Must meet U.S. Army retention medical fitness standards of Chapter 3, AR 50-501 (minimum of “1” in “S” factor of physical profile).  In summary, meet good, sound physical and mental health standards.
• Understanding of the role of the JROTC instructor and the public school’s relationship to the community and the people served.
• Capacity to make thoughtful decisions based on facts, knowledge, and insight, and the courage to stand by the results.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals, small and large groups, by correspondence or oral expression.
• Ability to organize and plan effectively.
• Possess an ethical and professional attitude toward colleagues and the policies of the district.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Professional ability to challenge, motivate, and influence young men and women to learn and develop leadership, self-reliance, responsiveness to constituted authority, moral attributes, and attributes of good citizenship and patriotism.
• Possess personal qualities, characteristics, and job or duty performance enumerated in efficiency reports to a degree which reflects the professionalism, dedications, efficiency, effectiveness, and performance of members of the U.S. Army in an equivalent grade.
• Capacity to accept criticism calmly and with dignity, and without adopting a defensive attitude.
• Skilled in current army organization and management techniques for company and battalion size organizations.
• Work and supervise program activities before and after school hours in an effort to effectively organize and train rifle teams, drill teams, and prepare for special events in support of school and community activities.
• Capability to effectively train instructor personnel in the most recent techniques and methods of military instruction (performance-oriented training).  This includes formulation of master training schedules, weekly training programs, and appropriate supporting lesson plans and instructional material.  The instructor shall have a thorough knowledge of course (JROTC program) subject matter and demonstrate the instructional ability to be a successful Senior Army Instructor and supervisor.
• Possess initiative and capability to effectively promote community cooperation and support of the School District JROTC program.  Such action could be generated through personal involvement with local civic organizations and military associated organizations.
• Available for consultation with students, parents, and other personnel before and after regular school hours.
• Handle requests, misunderstandings, or difficulties through proper administrative channels.
• Responsible for the safety, conduct, and instruction of students in their charge and for students outside of class hours as assigned.
• Responsible for the progress of students for whom they instruct.
• Maintain accurate records for student reporting (grades, attendance, IEP, etc.).
• Take proper care of school facilities and equipment to prevent abuse and misuse.
• Attend regular and special meetings as required by the administration.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with school officials, administrators, and U.S. Army higher headquarters liaison and inspection team personnel.
• Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned by the Building Principal.
• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance that complies with District policies and rules.
• Demonstrate effective and positive interpersonal relationships with staff, students, and the community and the ability to work as a productive and solid member of the school district team.
• Must be able to collaborate with peers, possess a positive attitude and be flexible with change.

 

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Other duties as assigned.  This does not preclude the assignment of additional or supplemental duties.  The District reserves the right to modify the assignment as needed to reflect such duties.  

 

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Duties performed typically in district settings to include the cafeteria, gym, recreational areas and other assigned areas.
• Physical demands can include but are not limited to:  Exerts up to 40 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects including equipment such as audio-visual.
• Frequent walking, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and other limited physical activities are required.
• Mental demands can include but are not limited to:  Comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, and synthesizing.
• Frequent movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required.
• Ability to collaborate with peers, positive attitude and flexible with change.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aligned with the mission of the Moberly School District is the commitment to educational equity for all students, staff, and patrons of the school system. In all places and in all activities of the Moberly School District, it is expected that every individual will be treated in a fair and equitable manner. All conduct will reflect a belief in the dignity and value of each person regardless of the individual's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizenship status, or economic status.