Leadership (2026-2027 School Year)

About the Role

This position is responsible for planning, teaching, and evaluating instruction in Leadership subjects, providing educational opportunities and extracurricular developmental activities for students. The role includes teaching, advising, and coaching character education, service, service learning, teambuilding, and leadership. The goal is to maintain a viable Leadership program with a minimum enrollment of 100 students.

Responsibilities

• Administers the middle school Leadership program in accordance with district policies.
• Administers a multi-subject three-year Leadership curriculum, including:
  • Planning, organizing, and instructing Leadership education classes.
  • Organizing curriculum to complement school curriculum.
  • Developing annual, weekly, and daily training schedules for three courses.
  • Developing course syllabi for three distinct Leadership courses.
  • Writing and updating daily lesson plans.
  • Participating in courses of instruction or district in-service training to improve instructional methods.
  • Teaching three separate levels of Leadership courses.
  • Evaluating student performance and maintaining grades.
  • Performing all other requirements routinely performed by classroom teachers.
• Maintains school property as directed by the district, including:
  • Managing and supervising logistical areas such as requisitioning supplies, equipment, uniforms, textbooks, and training aids.
  • Maintaining training aids, curriculum, devices, equipment, and uniforms.
  • Maintaining accountability and serviceability of all issued property, including 100% annual inventories.
  • Coordinating with school personnel to ensure proper accountability of school activity funds and property.
• Promotes the growth of the program by:
  • Establishing rapport and working with middle school counselors and faculty members.
  • Establishing contact with civic groups to obtain their recognition and support of the Leadership program.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship with parents/guardians.
• Counsels students about the benefits of Leadership to enroll and retain students in the program.
• Plans and conducts co-curricular and extracurricular activities, including Color Guards, drill teams, field trips, and competitive events.
• Participates in district events such as:
  • City League Color Guard and Drill Team Competitions.
  • Veterans Day Ceremony.
  • National Awards Ceremony.
  • Monthly Leadership Instructors Meetings.
  • Honorary Cadet Selection Program.
  • Leadership Cadet Challenge.
  • Camp Leadership Challenge.
• Supervises Leadership cadets at leadership camps, orientation trips, adventure training, fundraisers, and other extracurricular activities.
• Plans, organizes, and directs Leadership unit organization.
• Maintains instructional proficiency by attending conferences and workshops and staying current on changes and developments.
• Attends monthly district Leadership meetings.
• Meets deadlines and submits required military service and district reports.
• Accepts assignments related to Leadership as requested by the principal and the district JROTC & Leadership Instruction Supervisor.
• Assists with additional duties as assigned by the building principal or JROTC Leadership Instruction Supervisor.

Equipment

This position may require the ability to use SMART boards and iPads in addition to basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machines. Employees must always comply with WPS guidelines for equipment use.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, bend, twist, balance, stoop, climb steps, and reach overhead.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Works in a classroom environment with requirements for outdoor activities such as drill, physical training, community support activities, and fundraisers.

Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in military staff and leadership procedures.
• Ability to organize and work independently.
• Commitment to the success and care of students, with the ability to actively involve students in learning.
• Ability to perform a variety of tasks, work under deadlines, and remain calm and efficient.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with others inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a supervisor when discretion is needed.
• Ability to perform as an effective team player within the school and district Leadership program.
• Ability to plan, organize, make decisions, and prioritize work to meet daily demands.
• Exhibits a professional manner and positive attitude.
• Uses good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments.
• Displays professionalism and maintains confidentiality.
• Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance.
• Knowledge of the company's mission, purpose, goals, and the role of every employee in achieving them.

Interrelations

• Contact with personnel within the district, students, parents, and vendors.
• Works under the direct supervision of the building principal and JROTC & Leadership Instruction Supervisor to complete day-to-day tasks.
• Works with a diverse population, requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues.
• Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service.

Qualifications

• Military experience as a Commissioned Officer (CO), Warrant Officer (WO), or Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) with an Honorable characterization of service.
• Associate’s degree required; Baccalaureate degree preferred.
• Must maintain a valid Kansas Driver's License throughout employment.

FLSA Status: Exempt