Army Instructor

Our outstanding teachers, support staff members and leaders are top-notch educators whom others seek to emulate, and quite simply – we would like for you to consider joining us. General Description: This is for the 2026-2027 school year. Coordinates a JROTC program at the secondary school level according to law, regulations, policies and principles. Teaches JROTC subjects as outlined in the Program of Instruction. Complex work is performed within specific program objectives and policies; the employee communicates with the school principal to plan work and coordinates with others to ensure program effectiveness. Contacts are made regularly and frequently with instructional and administrative personnel as well as military personnel and others outside of the school system. Job Description: Essential Job Functions: Organizes, develops and administers a model secondary school JROTC program to include an instructional program and extracurricular activities. Establishes and maintains productive working relationships with instructional and administrative personnel; provides leadership and direction in carrying out the program as defined by JROTC regulations. Plans and delivers a community JROTC introduction program. Teaches JROTC as outlined in the Program of Instruction. Counsels cadets on their performance within the Corps of Cadets. Supervises before and afterschool teams as required. Assists cadets in applying for Senior ROTC scholarships and service academy appointments. Prepares budget requests and revisions; recommends purchases and expenditures; maintains financial records as required. Documents program activities and provides reports in compliance with national and local JROTC guidelines. Maintains administrative and support reference materials required to be available in the school. Maintains arms and supply facilities in strict compliance with military security regulations. Assists in the preparation of regular reports for presentation to the school board on issues related to JROTC. Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence. Assesses student learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs. Uses the curriculum of the district to plan daily instructional activities. Performs other related duties as assigned. Budgetary Responsibility: Prepares JROTC budget for location. Report Preparation: Prepares a variety of related reports as requested by the supervisor. Equipment Operation: Operates personal computer, basic office equipment, equipment related to education and equipment related to JROTC. Contacts: Regular contact with students, parents, teachers, school staff and the military. Work Direction/Supervision: N/A Decision Making: Makes majority of decisions independently under the specific program objectives and policies. Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities: N/A Physical Demands: Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to use a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear, understand speech and speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly at normal levels indoors and on the telephone. Physical agility to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead. Must meet the military branch’s physical requirements of the JROTC instructor. Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a school setting, and in drill settings. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Qualifications: Working knowledge of the concepts, principles and methodologies of instruction, learning theory and teaching methodologies for JROTC students. Working knowledge of current practices in alternative education. Demonstrated ability to develop instructional goals for students. Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate and deliver individualized resources and services in a JROTC format. Demonstrated ability to effectively listen and communicate program goals to others, both orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other instructional personnel. Demonstrated ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships and planning. Additional Job Requirements: Minimum 5 years documented work experience. Valid Virginia driver’s license. Must be approved by the JROTC eligibility committee and hold a valid JROTC Instructor Certification and be eligible for a Virginia Teaching License with an endorsement in JROTC Instruction. Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation State Police Criminal History Investigation Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation Tuberculosis Screening/Test Compensation $0.00 - $0.00 Hours Per Day 8 Days Per Year 237 Benefits Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status. Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract. As one of the largest and most innovative school divisions in the nation, Chesterfield County Public Schools is committed to creating a better tomorrow through authentic and captivating learning experiences. With work guided by the values of equity, integrity, teamwork and ingenuity, we believe that a better tomorrow is created one student at a time. Through our strategic plan, Imagine Tomorrow, our focus is to create an infinite learner mindset while encouraging students and staff to exemplify personal responsibility and supportive relationships. We think our schools are pretty amazing, but we aren’t the only ones. Our award-winning school division – which includes six National Blue Ribbon Schools, seven National Title I Distinguished Schools and six Middle Schools to Watch – is often cited as the reason people choose to live and work here. Educators from outside of our school division routinely visit our nationally-recognized schools to learn more about what we are doing, how we are doing it and why we are doing it. Our outstanding teachers, support staff members and leaders are top-notch educators whom others seek to emulate, and quite simply – we would like for you to consider joining us. You have a choice to make, and we would like for you to choose Chesterfield.