Atlanta Public Schools

Position Type:

SECONDARY TEACHER/ROTC INSTRUCTOR-HIGH SCHOOL

Date Posted:

3/7/2024

Location:

Atlanta Public Schools

POSITION SUMMARY

The JROTC Instructor instructs and directs all instructional and operational activities of the middle school JROTC Department. Serves as the department chairperson and chief instructor of the JROTC unit. Responsible for the overall management of the JROTC unit and formulates, establishes and executes procedures to be used in the instruction, administration, operations and logistics of the JROTC Program. Ensures that the JROTC Program is administered according to law, US Army Cadet Command (USACC) regulations, the Atlanta Public Schools (APS), and the APS Director of Army Instruction (DAI) policies and procedures. This position reports to the assigned location School Principal.

MINIMUM REEQUIREMENTS

Directs the JROTC Department functions of instruction, logistics, training, and administration.

Interprets data from the Army, the DAI and other agencies in:

• Developing favorable public relations.
• Improving instruction.
• Setting up opportunities for Cadets to brief school officials on JROTC activities and accomplishments.
• Coordinating and integrating JROTC with other school departments and community agencies.
• Implementing Army policies in the classroom.

Ensures the following:

• The DAI, the school district and the Army that JROTC is administered in accordance with law, regulation, and polices.
• Instructors receive initial and semi-annual performance counseling and a school evaluation.
• All JROTC classes are conducted utilizing the lesson plans contained in the current and updated version of the JROTC Curriculum Manager and are taught as required by the approved Master Training Schedule.
• Cadets plan and conduct at least one Service Learning project as defined in the USACC Unit Report.
• Projects are developed, planned, organized, conducted and reviewed (reflection) by cadets.
• Projects are briefed by cadets to the DAI prior to execution.
• JROTC unit areas are neat and orderly; current chain of command photos, Cadet creed, core abilities and mission statement are present; and all sensitive items are secured.
• Ensures instructors share teaching responsibilities. Instructors may teach by expertise and preference in subject areas, rather than strictly by LET levels.
• Instructors complete all Army instructor certification requirements as specified in CCR 145-2 and all Georgia JROTC Instructor requirements as specified by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.

Supervises, counsels and evaluates the Army Instructors (AIs) in the execution of their responsibilities.

Maintains good relations with school authorities, faculty, and the student body; maintains current regulations, policies, and procedures and maintains contact with parents of all Cadets experiencing academic or behavioral problems.

Directs the JROTC Department functions of instruction, logistics, training, and administration.

Conducts a public affairs effort in the local area middle and elementary schools, among school and community officials, civic groups, parent-teacher groups and other individuals or groups, designed to further the understanding of JROTC, the school and the Army.

Interprets and implements new regulations received from military agencies.

Enrolls students in JROTC and supports school officials while executing the curriculum and the integrated extra-curricular activities.

Prepares weekly training schedules.

Provides input and reviews training schedules developed by the DAI annually.

Establishes and maintains at least two integrated or extracurricular teams, e.g., drill team rifle team, raider team, academic team, orienteering team.

Establishes, supports and maintains a "Cadet-run" JROTC unit - a JROTC unit wherein the cadets are actively involved in the development of unit policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

Note:

The unit will have leadership positions that have specific duties and responsibilities as outlined in the APS JROTC Cadet Regulation and in the USACC Unit Formal Inspection Checklist (CCR 145-8-3). These positions must require planning, preparation and execution, e.g., from the Battalion Commander to Squad and Team Leaders everyone is assigned specific duties and responsibilities for which they are held accountable to accomplish and through which they receive the opportunity to lead, learn and be rewarded for good performance.

Participates and ensures the participation of assigned AIs in annual the JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) (summer leadership program) as required by USACC.

Enforces contractual agreement between the school district and the Army. Ensures schools support college credit available to Cadets, honors credit, credit other than elective, etc., to the extent possible.

Prepares and submits unit cadet enrollment reports as required by the DAI and USACC.

Maintains accountability of all equipment, IAW AR 710-2, including items requiring formal accountability (i.e., air rifles), informal accountability (i.e., clothing) and durable items costing $5,000 or less (i.e., automation, computers, audiovisual), but still requiring property accountability.

Recommends changes and provides suggested solutions to the Leadership Education and Training (LET) Program of Instruction (POI). Requests curriculum materials and distributes them equitably among instructors.

Submits required reports, as necessary, and in accordance with the required reports listing.

Encourages all cadets who are Juniors or Seniors to pursue post-secondary education and to apply for at least one scholarship. Ensures at least one cadet receives a scholarship offer as a direct result of his/her assistance to the cadet.

Monitors instructors' professional development ensuring they receive training, feedback and reinforcement to continually improve their teaching skills and credentials. Mentors, monitors, and counsels all instructors concerning their educational requirements.

Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPENSATION

Salary Grade: JROTC

Salary Range: APS Salary Schedules

Work Days: 231

Actual salary is dependent upon retired military rank and status. 

Email To A Friend

Print Version

Read Full Description