JROTC Position Available In DeSoto, Mississippi

JROTC
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PLEASE NOTE THAT THE JOB DESCRIPTION LISTED BELOW IS PRELIMINARY. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES COULD CHANGE BASED ON AN UPDATED JOB DESCRIPTION

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JOB TITLE:

JROTC Instructor

SCHEDULE

Full Time 230-Day

REPORTS TO

Principal

DEFINITION

Under the direction of the school principal, plans and provides appropriate learning
experiences for secondary school students in the JROTC curriculum. Instructs and supervises students in a variety of school-related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Performs other duties as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Instructs cadets in the JROTC curriculum during the school year. Develops short- and long-range plans for achieving curriculum goals, gathers appropriate materials, establishes clear objectives for lessons, and formulates appropriate lesson plans.
Meets and instructs assigned classes at designated locations and times. Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment.
Recruits cadets and provides appropriate counseling to cadets enrolled in JROTC programs. Evaluates student progress and submits necessary government reports on a timely basis.
Plans and implements instructional programs that adhere to system wide goals and priorities and meet the needs, interests, and abilities of students.
Coordinates, plans and executes duties and responsibilities in conjunction with the JROTC
Supervisor, and respective military service regional managers/directors.
Organizes, supervises and participates in extracurricular activities for JROTC cadets to include color guard, drill teams and other special activities.
Maintains knowledge of current professional military standards, including physical fitness requirements.
Creates an instructional environment that is conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of cadets.
Communicates standards, achievements, and deficiencies to students and parents. Meets with students and parents.
Maintains complete and accurate student academic, attendance, and disciplinary records.
Maintains JROTC student records as required by military service regulations and local policies. Monitors and assesses students’ academic progress.
Oversees the appropriate use, care, and inventory of textbooks, instructional materials, uniforms,
facilities, and equipment.
Collaborates with school administrators, other teachers, paraeducators, parents, and community members in the education of students.
Attends staff meetings. Serves on various committees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be able to obtain certification as set forth by the Mississippi Department of Education

Education, Training and Experience:

Must meet the minimum qualifications and standards required by the appropriate military Service
Components in accordance with revised Department of Defense Instruction 1205.13, Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) Program, dated March 25, 2024.

Licenses and Certificates:

Must be certified as an instructor by their respective military service branch.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the principles and practices of military training.
Knowledge of effective instructional techniques.
Knowledge of instructional materials and equipment.
Skill in instructing students.
Skill in supervising students and managing behavior.
Skill in preparing and implementing lesson plans.
Skill in communicating with students, their parents, administrators, and others.
Knowledge of and skill in the use of computers including word processing, database, spreadsheet and
email applications.
Ability to appropriately maintain confidential information.

PHYSICALAND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The work of this class is generally performed in a school environment. Work may require the ability to move around the school, classroom, and field.

Type :

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location :

HORN LAKE

HIGH