Casa Grande Union High School District 82 - MCJROTC Instructor SY24-25
| Position Title:
| Certified JROTC Instructor
| FLSA Status:
| Salary
| Reports to:
| Principal
| Classification:
| 12 Month
| Supervises:
| N/A
| Term:
| 260
| Compensation Range:
| MIP
| Site:
| TBD
POSITION SUMMARY:
As a part of Casa Grande Union High School District to provide access and excellence, Casa Grande Union High School District shares this commitment by demonstrating all students can achieve at the highest levels, regardless of their background. To scale our current impact, Casa Grande Union High School District is advancing a major expansion program taking fundamental responsibility for the communities we serve.
The JROTC Instructor will assist the Principal in providing a positive impact of student learning through enhancing student achievement.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid Arizona JROTC Instructor Certificate
Valid IVP Fingerprint Card is required
Demonstrates organizational ability
Clear and professional communication skills (verbal and written)
Must be approved by USMC to instruct
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach the prescribed Military Science Curriculum.
Instruct in military drill.
Counsel students in the JROTC program.
Write and update lesson plans for the JROTC curriculum and other lesson preparation requirements.
Requisition all government furnished equipment (includes uniforms, training aids, books, drill rifles, and organizational equipment).
Arrange for cleaning and tailoring of uniforms.
Survey old and worn uniforms and other government property.
Perform simple preventive maintenance of training aids and devices.
Maintain inventory control of all government furnished equipment/materials, including annual wall-to-wall inventory.
Ensure proper physical security of all government furnished equipment/materials.
Plan extracurricular activities for the JROTC unit, including color/honor guard ceremonies, drill team and rifle team competitive meets, field trips, mini-boot camps, etc.
Prepare periodic reports on program administration and logistics.
Keep current and abreast of new developments and organizations within the military branch.
Assess unit progress to ensure JROTC program objectives are met.
Attend military-sponsored training to keep abreast of current requirements of program management.
Take courses of instruction to improve teaching abilities.
Establish rapport with school counselors and faculty members.
Make annual presentations of the JROTC program to students at feeder schools for the purpose of recruiting new cadets.
Maintain financial accounts of operating budget.
Prepare financial vouchers to the military for reimbursement for expenditures to the school, made in support of the JROTC program.
Establish contact with civic groups to obtain recognition and support of the program.
Provide a classroom climate and learning experience that will further the emotional, physical, social, and mental development of the student.
Teach students in large and small groups.
Make effective daily and long-range instructional plans.
Motivate at-risk students and demonstrate sensitivity to various family and cultural patterns in planning classroom activities.
Display a high degree of flexibility and initiative as well as the ability to work effectively within a team.
Work cooperatively with District staff, support personnel, local schools’ staff, and parents to coordinate effective learning for students.
Keep accurate records of student progress and evaluation.
Perform collateral duties normally performed by and rotated among other faculty members, providing such duties do not interfere with the administration and operation of the JROTC program.
Monitor student engagement and assess the accomplishments of students in a timely manner while providing progress reports, as required.
Maintain accurate student participation and attendance records, as required.
Follow all district policies and procedures.
Participate in other job-related meetings, duties, activities, and trainings related to the position.
Other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Directly supervises employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include decisions related to selection, performance appraisal, discipline and salary?recommendations.
Build strong and empowered teams by providing direction, delegation, counsel, mentoring and expertise to individual team leads, while retaining overall responsibility and accountability for results.
Promote and encourage the development, training and promotion of staff members to assure the perpetuation of a professional and competent workforce.
(These essential functions are not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related duties as required.)
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Military curriculum, materials, and procedures.
Principals, theories, practices, methods, and techniques used in curriculum development and military instruction.
Instructional procedures that promote appropriate student conduct and motivation for student learning.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
Current trends and research concerning the growth and development of children.
ABILITY TO:
Organize and direct a classroom program, meeting the individual needs of students, implementing the district and school instructional goals and objectives.
Communicate and respond to students and families in a timely and professional manner.
Keep accurate records of student progress and evaluation.
Plan and coordinate the use of volunteers and other paraprofessionals when appropriate.
Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a desirable learning atmosphere in and out of the classroom.
Emphasize academic goals and foster student assumption of responsibility for academic and associated JROTC work.
Establish and maintain consistent and challenging expectations for student learning.
Model and reinforce skills for work and study habits.
Adapt lesson plans to meet the different learning needs of students.
Establish effective rapport with cadets.
Motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for education in accordance with each cadet’s ability.
Maintain consistent, reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with federal, state, and local standards.
Perform duties and responsibilities in an efficient and effective manner.
Safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Communicate effectively in oral and written form in a virtual setting.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Serve as a model and source of encouragement for students in developing self- control and sense of responsibility.
Work independently with little direction.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:
Speaking to exchange information and make presentations with understandable voice and speech patterns.
Hearing with or without use of hearing aid(s) sufficient to hear any conversation with others.
Manual dexterity and coordination sufficient to operate office, classroom and/or teaching equipment. |