JROTC Senior Army Instructor/SAI (Officer Position)

About the role

The Senior Army Instructor (SAI) is the department chairperson and chief instructor of the JROTC unit, reporting directly to the high school principal. The SAI is responsible for overall management of the JROTC unit, formulating, establishing, and executing procedures for instruction, administration, operations, and logistics of the program.

Responsibilities

• Manage and conduct the JROTC unit according to Army and school rules, regulations, and policies.
• Advise school authorities on policy and regulation changes.
• Maintain good relations with students, faculty, school administration, and the school community.
• Conduct public‑relations efforts in middle and elementary schools, among community officials, civic groups, parent‑teacher groups, and other individuals or groups to promote understanding of JROTC.
• Enroll students in JROTC.
• Teach the Army‑designed JROTC curriculum thoroughly and share teaching responsibilities equally with the Army Instructor (AI).
• Execute a robust after‑school, integrated, co‑curricular activity program.
• Develop and implement the annual master training schedule.
• Maintain contact with parents of cadets experiencing academic or behavioral problems.
• Ensure JROTC unit areas are neat and orderly.
• Manage program‑connected instructional materials and supplies, including procurement, inventory, and general maintenance.
• Maintain accountability of all government equipment.
• Supervise and evaluate the Army Instructor (AI).

Qualification Requirements

• Separated or retired commissioned officer, warrant officer, or senior non‑commissioned officer (W‑1 to W‑5, O‑3 to O‑6) with at least 8 years of cumulative honorable service, separated or retired within the past 5 years.
• At least a BA/BS degree.
• Certification by U.S. Army Cadet Command.
• Teacher certification is not required.

Certification Requirements

Prior to being hired, the candidate must become qualified by the U.S. Army. Details and application instructions are available at https://usarmyjrotc.army.mil/application-certification-2/.

Pay

Pay is based on military rank (Officer), education level, and school funding.