PRIMARY FUNCTION:  This position is responsible for providing appropriate learning experiences and educational opportunities for each student assigned to the program at the assigned school.

REPORTS TO:  Principal (and to the Senior Instructor (Officer))

SALARY SCHEDULE: Military Instructional Payscale

WORK DAYS:  250

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Education Level:  High School Diploma. Must obtain an Associate's degree within five years of employment from an accredited institution.  Preferred: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
2. Experience, Skill and Certification:  Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate in the assigned teaching field NJROTC Certification AND Military Junior ROTC Instructor Qualification Letter.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Performs regular teaching tasks in a multi-subject JROTC curriculum as required by state and district requirements, including:
• Provides Instruction;
• Assesses and Encourages Student Progress; and
• Manages the Learning
2. Follows the General Duties and Responsibilities for teachers in the state of Georgia as outlined in the Classroom Teacher job.
3. Instructs students about the military.
4. Writes/updates lesson plans for multi-subject lessons.
5. Ensures proper maintenance and physical security of all government-furnished equipment/materials, including the cleaning of said equipment/ materials.
6. Assists with planning and carrying out extra-curricular activities for JROTC Unit (including color/honor guard ceremonies, drill team and rifle team competitive meets, field trips, mini boot camps, ship cruises, and other activities as directed).
7. Assists in the preparation of monthly, semi-annual, annual, and periodic reports on program administration and performance.
8. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all aspects of the military.
9. Assesses JROTC program to assure program objectives are met and exceeded.
10. Attends military-sponsored seminars to keep abreast of new requirements of program management.
11. Makes annual presentation on JROTC Program to all students at feeder schools.
12. Takes courses of instruction to improve teaching.
13. Counsels students in the JROTC.
14. Maintains contact with civic groups to obtain their recognition of the JROTC.
15. Performs other duties as necessary for the effectiveness of the organization and the safety of students.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Incumbents will receive an annual contract. The work calendar will be 250 days. Salary will be determined based on factors as prescribed by the Department of the Army and district policy.

NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

A responsibility is considered to be “non-essential” (for the purposes of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) if:

• it is shared between multiple incumbents in the job; or
• it could be performed by an employee in another job within the workgroup.

Note the responsibility number from the list in the “Duties and Responsibilities” section for those responsibilities that could be considered “non-essential” based on this definition.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS

Most jobs in the District have physical and sensory demands that can be described by one of the two categories noted below. For jobs that require more physical or sensory effort, please list the requirements in this section. The category applicable for this position is listed below.

OFFICE   Employees in this category are normally exposed to a typical environment. The employee has some control over the length of time sitting, standing, or ambulating. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies, as well as bending, stooping, or stretching. There is frequent use of computers, telephones, and other standard office equipment, which includes reading, listening, writing, or speaking. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands.

Other   Heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds. Physical exertion and mobility related to drill and other military training techniques.